Newbie but OLDIE
07-19-2018, 05:05 PM
#1
Newbie but OLDIE
Hello all out there. I used to be on here quite a bit about 10 years ago. I just recently bought a 2003 tahoe Z71. Its not the same as the 99 silverado I used to have. But im excited to tinker and improve this ride as well.
07-19-2018, 06:19 PM
#2
Welcome to the site Budd. I have an 02 Tahoe myself, good amount of goodies on it. I use it as a tow/camping/exploration rig. She is also a Z71 package SSV. Her first life was with the New Mexico State Police.
What plans you have in mind for your truck? any pics?
What plans you have in mind for your truck? any pics?
07-31-2018, 11:10 PM
#4
The stock brakes are s#!t especially when towing.
I'd like took get an HD hood to make the front look a bit larger. I've put a RC lift kit on it and some larger tired. Changed the headlights and front turn signals. There's lots in store for this truck.
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08-01-2018, 07:44 AM
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I've always liked barn door tahoes. Slap a HD hood on it and then start looking at power mods.
For brakes upgrades the best thing I did was a Hydroboost swap. The difference in pedal feel is incredible! You could also do a 05+ front brake swap. They use a 13in rotor instead of your 12in and its completely bolt on.
For brakes upgrades the best thing I did was a Hydroboost swap. The difference in pedal feel is incredible! You could also do a 05+ front brake swap. They use a 13in rotor instead of your 12in and its completely bolt on.
08-01-2018, 09:55 AM
#7
I've always liked barn door tahoes. Slap a HD hood on it and then start looking at power mods.
For brakes upgrades the best thing I did was a Hydroboost swap. The difference in pedal feel is incredible! You could also do a 05+ front brake swap. They use a 13in rotor instead of your 12in and its completely bolt on.
For brakes upgrades the best thing I did was a Hydroboost swap. The difference in pedal feel is incredible! You could also do a 05+ front brake swap. They use a 13in rotor instead of your 12in and its completely bolt on.
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08-01-2018, 10:09 AM
#8
With photobucket being trash, and I dont another photo hosting service lined up, click this link to see my rig:
Barn door SUVs are the absolute ****. When I bought my Tahoe, it HAD to be 4wd, 5.3 and barn doors. Damn I love my truck. As for the HD hood, I have 1 on the truck, 1 in storage. I hate aftermarket sheet metal, and I bought both my hoods lightly damaged. I have ~$300 + time and welding into the first one and ~$120 in the second one that needs some welding and PDR. If you find a clean OEM HD, jump on that **** ASAP.
Your other thread about the exhaust: yes truck exhausts fit. I used TSP long tubes, built my own Y and tied that into an OEM 6.2 muffler with a dynomax bullet and a Helmholtz resonator off the back of the muffler. You can use TSP/ Speed Engineering/ Pacesetter long tubes/y pipes without issue. You can use a duramax cat back for 4" if you wanted.
Good luck
Barn door SUVs are the absolute ****. When I bought my Tahoe, it HAD to be 4wd, 5.3 and barn doors. Damn I love my truck. As for the HD hood, I have 1 on the truck, 1 in storage. I hate aftermarket sheet metal, and I bought both my hoods lightly damaged. I have ~$300 + time and welding into the first one and ~$120 in the second one that needs some welding and PDR. If you find a clean OEM HD, jump on that **** ASAP.
Your other thread about the exhaust: yes truck exhausts fit. I used TSP long tubes, built my own Y and tied that into an OEM 6.2 muffler with a dynomax bullet and a Helmholtz resonator off the back of the muffler. You can use TSP/ Speed Engineering/ Pacesetter long tubes/y pipes without issue. You can use a duramax cat back for 4" if you wanted.
Good luck
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08-01-2018, 11:49 AM
#9
With photobucket being trash, and I dont another photo hosting service lined up, click this link to see my rig: https://www.instagram.com/p/BigCKfpl...n-by=arthursx2
Barn door SUVs are the absolute ****. When I bought my Tahoe, it HAD to be 4wd, 5.3 and barn doors. Damn I love my truck. As for the HD hood, I have 1 on the truck, 1 in storage. I hate aftermarket sheet metal, and I bought both my hoods lightly damaged. I have ~$300 + time and welding into the first one and ~$120 in the second one that needs some welding and PDR. If you find a clean OEM HD, jump on that **** ASAP.
Your other thread about the exhaust: yes truck exhausts fit. I used TSP long tubes, built my own Y and tied that into an OEM 6.2 muffler with a dynomax bullet and a Helmholtz resonator off the back of the muffler. You can use TSP/ Speed Engineering/ Pacesetter long tubes/y pipes without issue. You can use a duramax cat back for 4" if you wanted.
Good luck
Barn door SUVs are the absolute ****. When I bought my Tahoe, it HAD to be 4wd, 5.3 and barn doors. Damn I love my truck. As for the HD hood, I have 1 on the truck, 1 in storage. I hate aftermarket sheet metal, and I bought both my hoods lightly damaged. I have ~$300 + time and welding into the first one and ~$120 in the second one that needs some welding and PDR. If you find a clean OEM HD, jump on that **** ASAP.
Your other thread about the exhaust: yes truck exhausts fit. I used TSP long tubes, built my own Y and tied that into an OEM 6.2 muffler with a dynomax bullet and a Helmholtz resonator off the back of the muffler. You can use TSP/ Speed Engineering/ Pacesetter long tubes/y pipes without issue. You can use a duramax cat back for 4" if you wanted.
Good luck
08-01-2018, 12:59 PM
#10
I just broke my pass side mirror on my house yesterday. Talk about pissed. I got those mirrors about 5yrs ago for $60, they are OEM heated/power. Now I was looking for a used OEM one to replace the pass side with and match the faded driver side. No luck. Looking at new OEM for ~160/ea. Then I'll have a used RH mirror for when I bash that one too. Lame.