Chrome Strip Below Black Plastic on Rear Bumper

3 Fat Rats · Nov 15, 2011

I have a 2007 Tahoe LTZ and would like to change over to the new black plastic pad and chrome strip found on rear of the new LTZs. Does anyone know if I can just replace those two pieces without having to change the whole rear bumper? I do currently have the backup sensors as well.

soulsea · Nov 15, 2011

Nope, different bumper I'm afraid.

The newer LTZ/Nali/Esky step pad and chrome strip will be too big for your bumper.

THE YETI · Nov 15, 2011

yup... totally different.

soulsea · Nov 15, 2011

The cheap option is something this: http://www.ebay.com/itm/CHEVY-TAHOE...es&vxp=mtr&hash=item5ae38b9494#ht_3116wt_1176

It looks okay but not great, and you can tell up close that it's not oem ... the expensive option is a whole new bumper assy.

3 Fat Rats · Nov 15, 2011

Does it just stick on to the black plastic lip that is already there? How about the side mouldings? Are they any different or can I just order them, have them painted and use them to replace mine? Otherwise mine came with the chrome package.

soulsea · Nov 15, 2011

Yup, it's a 3M adhesive strip in the back of it.

I used to have it before I upgraded bumpers ... if you line it up right it's passable.

3 Fat Rats · Nov 15, 2011

How about side moldings? Just purchase new and have painted?

soulsea · Nov 15, 2011

3 Fat Rats said:
How about side moldings? Just purchase new and have painted?

You mean like the LTZ ones I have?

I so yes ... I have the PNs somewhere if you need them, the plastic needs to be painted and the chrome strip attaches to it and both get adhered with existing 3M tape.

It's rather expensive to get all this done with dealer parts and labor. There's a web vendor called Nordstroms Automotive that folks seem to get all four door moldings for around $150, and sometimes people sell theirs on this forum when they either de-chrome or de-mold their truck.

3 Fat Rats · Nov 15, 2011

Yes. Like the LTZ pictured. I have the factory chrome package but would like to add the side moldings with the chrome.

felixgun · Nov 15, 2011

Yep serge is spot on. Did both of those mods on my old Tahoe LTZ and it definitely changed the look of it. Well worth the $$$ if you ask me!

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