Thin gray line tahoe build

[thingraylinetah]

Please note I did not pay 5500 for this it was much less.

Step 1. Acquire tahoe. It had an immaculate interior. done

Step 2. Have it raptor lined in charcoal gray. done

Step 3. Acquire 265/65/18 tires done

Step 3. Acquire black wheels, tpms sensors, and lug nuts. done

Step 4. Install thin gray line flag overlay on grill. Done

Step 5. Put in e3 plugs. Done

Step 6. Put in blue streak racing wires. Done

Step 7. Replace evap cannister, evap solenoid, and purge solenoid not done yet but will be soon.

That's it thus far. I'll post pics once the wheels and tires are on.

 

[Sparksalot]

Looks good!

 

[thingraylinetah]

Looks good!

Thanks I'll keep this thread updated with pics as the build goes on.

 

[Sparksalot]

Thanks I'll keep this thread updated with pics as the build goes on.

Definitely do. We all like pics.

 

[Tonyrodz]

I like it! How was the raptor liner applied? Spray or brush?

 

[OR VietVet]

Another place for this build would be in the "Under Construction" section/forum at the bottom area of the forums list.

 

[thingraylinetah]

I like it! How was the raptor liner applied? Spray or brush?

Sanded then sprayed it cost 850.

 

[thingraylinetah]

I plan on putting my black wheels, new tpms sensors, and black lug nuts on there Tuesday.

 

[thingraylinetah]

I'm going to put goodyear wrangler sra 265/65/18 on it with these wheels on it. Hopefully they fit. The wheels I test fitted and they stick out maybe 5mm.
The stock wheel offset is +31 and the stock wheel is 265/70/16. I'm hoping they will work and look good.
The offset on these wheels is +26

 

[thingraylinetah]

I think after the wheels and tires are installed I'm going to have the front windows tinted with 3m at a shop that tints all my windows. I'll probably go 20% on the fronts.

 

[thingraylinetah]

Apprehensive that these wheels are going to fit with 265/65/18s without having clearance or rubbing problems. I am beginning to second guess my choice and wonder if maybe I should have gone with 255/65/18s instead
I guess we will find out tomorrow.

 

[Sparksalot]

Apprehensive that these wheels are going to fit with 265/65/18s without having clearance or rubbing problems. I am beginning to second guess my choice and wonder if maybe I should have gone with 255/65/18s instead
I guess we will find out tomorrow.

I bet you're just fine.

 

[thingraylinetah]

I bet you're just fine.

Me to I was just concerned about the wheels and or tires hitting the shocks or struts

 

[swathdiver]

Apprehensive that these wheels are going to fit with 265/65/18s without having clearance or rubbing problems. I am beginning to second guess my choice and wonder if maybe I should have gone with 255/65/18s instead
I guess we will find out tomorrow.

Should fit, they are stock size on GMT900 Z71 wagons.

 

[Bill 1960]

I like the Raptor liner. I’m considering it myself because it will hold up better squeezing between the brush off road. If I can find a shop at a similar price it’ll be a done deal. I *could* DIY, but I really hate painting.

 

[thingraylinetah]

Well I was correct and we did run into a little trouble. The tire shop couldn't program the tpms sensors as they are gm factory sensors so I'm going to have to take it to the dealer to get it programmed.

 

[thingraylinetah]

I like the Raptor liner. I’m considering it myself because it will hold up better squeezing between the brush off road. If I can find a shop at a similar price it’ll be a done deal. I *could* DIY, but I really hate painting.

I have tried my best to deliberately scratch it and it has yet to scratch.

 

[SirReal63]

I have tried my best to deliberately scratch it and it has yet to scratch.

That really looks good, I like it. I was strongly considering the Raptor Liner for my old F350 but I think I am going with Durabak 18 so I can get a smooth finish instead of the rough textured one and it is available in the two tone colors I need to match the stock paint. It is cost prohibitive to re-paint a 1994 F350 CCLB ( about 20' long) as it would be more than the old girl is worth. Seeing your Raptor Liner makes me believe it is the right choice.

 

[thingraylinetah]

 

[thingraylinetah]

The hoe in it's natural habitat. I am extremely pleased with the way it rides and handles. The steering response is vastly improved as is handling. My mechanic and the chevy dealer were not able to get the tpms sensors programmed so I'm getting a refund back on those.