I figured the fastest and cheapest way to get some better performance out of my Tahoe would be to drop some weight. I have already pulled the bumper and added a roll pan, pulled the tow hitch, spare tire, rear wiper and motor, the hoist for the spare tire, spare tire "saddle", jack, tire tool, mounting brackets for jack, running boards and roof rack. I plan on pulling the tow hooks and the hood insulation, but what else can be removed without totally getting rid of the creature comforts or messing with the structural integrity of the truck?

 

Remove the sound deadening padding under the carpet and re-install the carpet.

Also see if you can \remove the roof rack.

 

Swiss Cheese the frame.............

 

Pull the motor

 

You weigh it yet? 2wd or 4wd.