I also did the homemade parking brake bypass. Just wired in a toggle switch from the ground to the parking brake wire, which is green in my application.
Come on man...
Tonyrodz's Tahoe Build Thread
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Come on man...
Im sure tony fixed this by now..........RIGHT TONY???????Come on man...
Nice build tony, now get on with da motor swap stufffffffffff
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LolCome on man...
Nope, left it just like that! Just like I still have my stock tailpipe!
I'm ghetto like that yo!
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Drilling a hole in your interior to mount a switch is like getting a tattoo. It's not something you should do without much deliberation. But, it's an idea that has to come to you on it's own. I'm sure that one day, Tony will have a revelation and find the most perfect location for that switch.
So, Tony, that fenderwell gap about which you said "more on that later"- spill the beans, bub.
So, Tony, that fenderwell gap about which you said "more on that later"- spill the beans, bub.
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I'm feeling the love
So.... I hate chrome and I've always liked the Denali rear bumper. After scouring cl, I found a Denali rear bumper painted in my color, SCORE! Had to drive 2hrs, again, and to another state, but it was worth it. Got it for a steal too.
Since I was removing the rear bumper I thought I'd clean up the rear hitch. Had some surface rust and flaking paint in spots.
Came out pretty good and is still holding up.
What a difference!
I also bought a color matched rear handle from Scottyboy. Thx! I then finished it all off with a hitch cover. Looking really good.
So.... I hate chrome and I've always liked the Denali rear bumper. After scouring cl, I found a Denali rear bumper painted in my color, SCORE! Had to drive 2hrs, again, and to another state, but it was worth it. Got it for a steal too.
Came out pretty good and is still holding up.
What a difference!
I also bought a color matched rear handle from Scottyboy. Thx! I then finished it all off with a hitch cover. Looking really good.
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Am I dreaming ? Is this really happening
I know it's real like Santa Claus because I just woke up and, bam! It's like Christmas morning! Nice work, Tony!
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I was able to snag some blue leds, so I installed them under my dash. Wired to an on/off switch. I mounted the switch to an existing hole. I hate drilling holes!
Did this more for the gf then for me. But it looks pretty good.
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So I saw a few threads that had some guys throwing on an HD grill from the 00-02 Silverado. I thought it looked pretty damn good. A little different without really sticking out too much. I like that. So off I went, searching. Not very easy to find. Searched for awhile with no luck. After some time I gave up. Went to a jy one day on a fluke, BAM! There it was! An HD grill. Was bolted to a commercial Silverado with a utility body, sweet! Except for a small corner where the chrome was peeling, it was in great shape.
After I got it home.
I read that I needed to trim the bottom of the grill to make it fit while using my stock Tahoe bumper.
I also had to remove this tab behind the grill. It was pushing the grill out.
Once the lower edge was trimmed enough, around 1"- 1 1/2", everything fit like a glove.
After I got it home.
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But, since I'm not a fan of chrome, plus there's a corner of the grill that the chrome is lifting, out comes the dip. I thought it was too much black, so I tried a red bow tie. I hated it! Stuck out too much for my liking, like Rudolph the red nosed reindeer.
I rocked that for about 2 weeks until I finally blacked everything out.
A little better, until I figure out something better.
I rocked that for about 2 weeks until I finally blacked everything out.
A little better, until I figure out something better.
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Nice Tony, but that Sig line tho....
HiHoeSilver
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CM the bowie would look awesome.
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My gf had gotten a flat, and of course I was working. Some guys had tried to help her, and of course they had no idea what they were doing. They couldn't figure out the stupid system GM has to unhook the spare. So they cut the cable, ruining the spare tire carrier. I was able to get one from another Tahoe, but for some strange reason it didn't fit right. Once mounted there was side to side play, and the spare never felt tight under the body. Once mounted it stayed in place, so I was happy with it.
This was the problem with the tire not releasing from the cable setup.
I beat that metal tab back and it seemed to open much easier. This is the 16" spare, 265 70 16, which has the same circumference as the 17" 265 70 17 Denali rims and tires. So I was good.
Nice little bonus: The lock was still in the spare tire lowering tube/hole. It's keyed to the truck, so no additional keys. Everything is good to go now.
This was the problem with the tire not releasing from the cable setup.
I beat that metal tab back and it seemed to open much easier. This is the 16" spare, 265 70 16, which has the same circumference as the 17" 265 70 17 Denali rims and tires. So I was good.
Nice little bonus: The lock was still in the spare tire lowering tube/hole. It's keyed to the truck, so no additional keys. Everything is good to go now.
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Maybe I'll try that.
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How's that now?
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And the mods keep coming. I wanted to do something about this jump seat lid. The hinges we're broken and the lid would just flop off when it was flipped up. I hated it. I always wanted the center console, so I was on the hunt again. This time I had to drive 2 1/2 hrs to get a decent deal. But I scored the console, along with a few other needed/wanted parts. Including an Esky leather shifter.
It was a Bose console, so it came with the sub and amp. I hooked the sub up just for the hell of it.
The Bose sub had a decent enclosure for that low bass.
It was a Bose console, so it came with the sub and amp. I hooked the sub up just for the hell of it.
The Bose sub had a decent enclosure for that low bass.
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Everything went in really easy. I did have to remove both front seats to install the console. I also replaced the lower part of the dash for the center console factory dash. Little bit different. You can install the console without doing the lower half of the dash, but I wanted that factory look.
So much better.
Parts came from an 04, so the glove box piece didn't have the hole for the glove box light. Something on my to do list.
Another shot of the Esky shifter install.
I wanted to keep my original rpo sheet with the Hoe, so I drilled out the rivets in the lower part of the passenger side dash and installed my original glove box. Nice to have all the right info at your finger tips.
So much better.
Parts came from an 04, so the glove box piece didn't have the hole for the glove box light. Something on my to do list.
Another shot of the Esky shifter install.
I wanted to keep my original rpo sheet with the Hoe, so I drilled out the rivets in the lower part of the passenger side dash and installed my original glove box. Nice to have all the right info at your finger tips.
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I highly recommend doing the catch can install. Catches all the oil that would go into your dry intake. Easy install. For me, all I did was cut the rubber hose going to my pcv and put the catch can in between it. Added some more hose, and done! Works like a charm. I used an existing bolt coming from the brake booster/ master cylinder, as I hate drilling holes if I don't have to. Added a new pcv, just because.
Can doesn't hit or touch anything. Perfect spot for me.
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So, the light thrown from my hids leaves a lot to be desired. Actually, it sux! I really can't see that great on dark roads. So I get some leds for the low beams. DAMN! What a difference. Much cleaner, whiter, brighter light.
They say 8000 LM's. Pretty bright, and nice white light. These have the flexible cooling braided fins, which is nice.
Day time.
Night time
From down the street. Best mod to date.
From down the street. Best mod to date.
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Since I have all this beautiful crisp white lights, I can't go around with my old crusty stock lenses. So I hit Amazon and get the whole setup. Spec D.
And I also grabbed some matching led fogs along with a new backup cam. Old one wasn't that great.
