Tahoe PPV (police package)

[Silver Trooper]

I purchased my PPV (silver birch) from the NC Surplus Division via Ebay. At 146K miles, it was higher than those listed earlier and at $12900, it was also pricier, but they take EXCEPTIONAL care of their vehicles and are initially ordered with the fact they will retail them at the end of their service life. Mine has full black carpeting, CD radio with MP3 input (which I have now replaced with a JVC KWAV61BT) and no spotlights. The two lights in the lift gate were professionally removed and there is no trace of body work. Best of all it was spotless inside, no dings of any kind on the outside and they gave me every service ticket that had been written for it since new. I went to pick it up (I am in SC so I rented a car and drove up saving shipping), they met me at the airport rental and within an hour I was on the road. Very professional! It handles like it was on rails, has great power all through the band and if I run 65-70 on the interstate I am getting a tick under 20 MPG, and that is with a four speed auto and 3:73's (plus it could use a tune and throttle body service).

 

[Tmg115]

I recently bought a brand new 2014 PPV with 4 miles on it. I like it a lot. It is a little different than regular Tahoes. I love the way it handles. My only complaint is the ride just sucks. I am going to put on civilian front struts when I get the time. I sure hope that will help. Other than the ride I love the truck.

 

[GM Customer Service]

Tmg115,

Hello! I am sorry to hear that you are experiencing an issue with your vehicle. I would be happy to look into this concern for you. Please private message me if I can be of any assistance.

Jennifer T.
GM Customer Care

 

[992dr]

Silver Trooper,
I purchased mine from there as well. While mine was not as perfect as your sounds, it is in great condition and for considerably less, it was well worth it. I like the silver, sharp looking truck.


Tmg115,
Nice purchase.
The reason it handles so well is because of the suspension. If you replace the suspension, it will drive like a standard Tahoe, therefor will not handle as well. And, if you replace the front, you'll have to replace the rear as well. Otherwise your front will sit higher than the rear.

 

[cor]

It would be cool to get a detailed picture setup of the dual battery on a true ppv.

 

[Tmg115]

Tmg115,
Nice purchase.
The reason it handles so well is because of the suspension. If you replace the suspension, it will drive like a standard Tahoe, therefor will not handle as well. And, if you replace the front, you'll have to replace the rear as well. Otherwise your front will sit higher than the rear.

I just put on standard front struts and springs on my ppv. I did not do the rears. The height is still the same and i do not notice a difference in the handling. It did help the ride but you can still feel the stiffness in the rear.

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It would be cool to get a detailed picture setup of the dual battery on a true ppv.

I have duel batteries. It is just a basic duel battery set up. The main battery has some crazy fused electrical wires on it but the second battery is just an average set up.

 

[992dr]

I just put on standard front struts and springs on my ppv. I did not do the rears. The height is still the same and i do not notice a difference in the handling. It did help the ride but you can still feel the stiffness in the rear.

You have the oversized jounce pads.
If you remove them and put standard ones on or cut them down.
That should make a noticeable difference.

 

[Dirty 30]

Does anyone know exactly which components were used to lower a 2009 Tahoe PPV from the factory?
Thanks
Jesse

 

[992dr]

Pedders suspension components.

https://www.peddersusa.com/product/GMT-STREET-1-PKG

 

[sbubbaklein]

pedders is no longer in business in the usa. You will have to look at bell tech for a 2/3 spring kit. There are also several venders on this forum with other types of solutions.

The ppv parts are available from your local GM dealership.

 

[Dirty 30]

Ok, thanks. I have a 2009 PPV but was just wondering which parts exactly where used to lower them and how much lowering is it. I'm wanting to lower it a bit more with McGhaughy's (*sp) parts.

 

[992dr]

That link lists all the parts used. Its a 2/2 drop.

How much lower do you want to go?
I'd like to drop mine a little more to but don't want to compromise the ride and handling. Not sure what route I'll be going. Not a typical drop though.

 

[Dirty 30]

So it's basically 2" front lowering coils, front struts, shorter front endlinks, 2" rear lowering coils, rear shocks, shorter rear endlinks, and different bumpstops?

I'd like to lower it about 1" more up front and 2" in the rear. Still not 100% sure which route I want to go.

 

[992dr]

I'm with you, not sure which route either.
May start with spindles up front for another 2".
The back is where I'm not quite sure what to do. TBSS bags with some kind of coil-over assist.

 

[CrashTestDummy]

So it's basically 2" front lowering coils, front struts, shorter front endlinks, 2" rear lowering coils, rear shocks, shorter rear endlinks, and different bumpstops?

I'd like to lower it about 1" more up front and 2" in the rear. Still not 100% sure which route I want to go.

It's more than that. The PPV springs have a much higher rate than stock Tahoe, and most lowering springs.

 

[992dr]

The key to how well the PPVs handle is because of the matched coils to the valved shocks.
The spring rates are greater, only because they are built for performance.
Unlike other drop companies who focus more on looks than handling.

 

[gn7p71]

The PPV suspension yields some awesome handling...compared to other GMT900 trucks, they have far less body lean and can be pushed much more on turns. In fact, the only "improvements" I feel the need to make are urethane bushings and Hellwig swaybars. Which is leading me to an interesting question: Could the Tahoe PPV swaybars be used on other GMT900 trucks? My stepdad just got a 2011 Suburban and if the sway bars I pull off my PPV work on a Suburban then I could let him have those for his truck.

 

[HERD546]

I purchased a 2009 Tahoe Z56 PPV and am really happy with it. The only thing I don't like is the tires that came on it.. The previous owner put some BFGoodrich Rugged Terrain T/A tires in a P265/70R17 tires on it.. So now the Speedometer is 5MPH low and the tires are noisy..
The stock Goodyears P265/60R17 RSA tires are 29.5 inches tall..

So I am looking into tires. I am thinking about a P275/60R17 or P275/55R17 tire.. Just wondering what others are running..

I want to add some fog lights in the stock location wondering about going to amber LED's as well..

 

[992dr]

Hi Paul,
I have also been in the market for tires for a while. I keep putting it off because of the tire options in 265/60/17 are so limited.

These are a couple of tires I've been looking at.

https://www.onlinetires.com/products/vehicle/tires/toyo/285%2F60-17+toyo+proxes+st+ii+114v+bsw.html

Proxes are 30.5" tall
11.22" wide
6.73" sidewall
95.7" in circumference
662.4 rev/mile


http://www.discounttire.com/dtcs/tires/nitto/product/submitProductSize.do?r=NCRINT|pc|27511&pc=40566

NT 420s are 30" tall
10.83" wide
6.5" sidewall
92.4" in circumference
672.8 rev/mile


compared to the stock tire dimensions
29.5" tall
10.43" wide
6.26" sidewall
92.7" in circumference
683.6 rev/mile

Another choice are these.
265/60-17 NEXEN Roadian HP 108V BSW

 

[Dirty 30]

Does anyone know if the 2wd PPV Tahoe can be converted to a 4wd?