Maverick803's 2022 Z71 Tahoe Build Thread

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PLAN FOR LED LIGHTS:

Trying to leverage what seems to have worked for others. The plan is to use the LED lights below in the video, except use the resistor harness instead of wiring in the resistors in line. I do not want to tap the metal, so hoping there is a good option to use heatsink paste and metal zip ties to mount the resistors and dissipate the heat. Hoping the heat dissipation will help the longevity? I have not been under there yet so this is all theoretical. I am interested in feedback from anybody who has done this or been under there to see what the options are. Doing my best to research what's out there already.

Lights from this Thread: https://www.tahoeyukonforum.com/threads/2021-2024-led-tahoe-tail-light-upgrade.143565/

Harness from this Thread: https://www.gen5diy.com/collections...ts/21-22-suburban-tahoe-led-taillight-harness

Metal Zip Ties:https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B079...d_r=3384be72-14f5-4ac7-8a2b-275c0ea6a2e6&th=1

Heat Sink Paste:https://www.amazon.com/Silver-Therm...-2-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&psc=1
 
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3.) Swapped out orange side markers for smoke LED side markers.

In my opinion, this is a great upgrade for the money and effort.

Video I followed:

Side Markers:

Install, Before and After pics included.

5/5 rating for how it looks when off
4/5 rating for how it looks then car is on. I'm not in love with the LED pattern, and they are a bit bright compared to the other exterior lights. Still looks good, just not OEM looking crisp.

Anybody else out there running different side markers? Would love to see.
 

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Since you did the side markers and LED taillights the front illuminated bowtie is a nice touch. I also went with the flush mount hood protector. I am in Florida and lots of bugs end up on the front.IMG_1152.jpeg
 

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