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    Help with 2009 PPV Harsh Ride

    Hey Kee, they are located near Russell & Decatur. Ask for Mike.
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    Help with 2009 PPV Harsh Ride

    Wanted to share an update On my horrible ride quality and also get the forum’s feedback on the possible solution. Sorry for the long post. My current and always challenge with my PPV is how everything will rattle when hitting the smallest of bumps, almost losing control and feels like the truck...
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    Center console

    Life is much easier when you purchase E-Sockets as the seat bolts use E-sockets. Can get alway with deep socket metrics, just can strip the bolts.
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    Buying either a 2008, 2009, or 2010 PPV Tahoe..need advice please!

    Bought my 2009 with 109k miles back in 2018 for $6k, no sales tax at a The local police auction. Hosted once or twice a year by TNT auctions. They have these auctions in various states. I didn’t do my homework on the transmission. I thought all 2009+ had the 6-speed like the two 2009 civilian...
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    Body plugs

    Unfortunately you have to remove the headliner to get that antenna out. It leaves a big hole. I removed mine when I removed my headliner. It was a pain in the but
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    Body plugs

    If your looking to add the SirusXM antenna, I slapped it on top towards the rear, then feed it through the 3rd brake light gasket and routed it to the front. below are some photos I just took. Sorry the Tahoe is in the garage as I’m doing some body work and the photos look bad. not for...
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    Help with 2009 PPV Harsh Ride

    I’m running at 33 psi. It’s not the tires. I have the most expensive and nice tires (did make a difference switching from generic tires). This is my 3rd set of tires in 1 1/2 years, chasing down ways to soften the ride based on people’s feedback. Hope my thread gets solved one day and helps...
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    Light Truck Tires

    Ditch those Firestone PPV tires. Step up to the 265/70/17 tires like others have said. Or buy the factory 20”s or 22”s wheels used of Craigslist or something. if your worried about the shifting being off, get a diablosport programmer. You can reprogram anything you want (tire size, shift...
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    Help with 2009 PPV Harsh Ride

    Still chasing down ways to soften my harsh ride. Done a lot of the past 1 1/2 years: Belltech Street Performance struts and shocks Eibach 2" drop springs (rear) Sway bar end links & bushings (front & back) Tie rods Strut housing New Bridgestone Alenza tires 275/55/20 (dumped my generic Achilles...
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    NEW TO TAHOE PPV, looking to buy this week! Please advise!

    Did you end up buying the PPV? Didn't know the asking price. Buying a PPV isn't for everyone. Myself, thought I would be saving money buying a PPV. Ended up trying to make mine look like a civilian Tahoe. Thousands of dollars later and now have to repaint my entire PPV due to the savages who...
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    Loud Electric Fan & Warm A/C

    Thank you for the help everyone. I checked and no recall. I likely need to replace the fan, which likely would help with the AC. It’s just odd that the system is full of refrigerant, yet doesn’t blow very cold.
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    2012 PPV non Bose radio replacement

    My $0.02 on the subject. Buy any double din stereo that supports Maestro / idatalink along with a GM 5+ adapter and a double-din dash adapter and life is good. I went all out on my system (amps, new wires, speakers, head unit) but its not needed. Be sure to Upgrade your steering wheel to add...
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    Eibach Rear Springs on CLEARANCE

    I’m way behind on answering follow-up questions... sorry. Yes, you need spring compressors to remove the front Struts and springs (not needed for rears)...Can rent for free from AutoZone. To remove Front strut and spring, you need to remove the 3 nuts at the top of the strut mount (from engine...
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    How To: Trailer Hitch on Tahoe PPV

    Didn't want to start a new thread so bringing this one back to life. Just completed the trailer hitch Rebar install on my 2009 PPV (I thought it was a easy task). I was able to find an OEM from a wrecked 08, which came with the electrical connections for about $50... they also removed it for me...
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    Key fobs?

    I have the AP8 and wanted remote start. Went to dealership to add remote start and received this huge 2-way remote. Hate the size but love the functions. The best is to go to the parts counter with the vin and also find a parts coupon on their website
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    Loud Electric Fan & Warm A/C

    Thank you for the response. No clue how dirty my AC condenser or radiator is. I’m full on fluid. The fans are on the right way. Maybe I should do a radiator flush? No telling what was done before. I do notice that my fans spin extra high And stay on extra high when I use remote start. I...
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    Loud Electric Fan & Warm A/C

    Taking a break from wrenching on my German cars to focus on my 09 PPV. Noticed that my electric fans have been running extremely high at first start up (and always) going back to early March. Now that it’s getting warmer, I noticed my A/C isn’t blowing very cold air, so I bought a recharge kit...
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    Front brake pads

    I found new “PPV” drilled rotors from eBay, which i think are the civilian sized But advertised as PPV. Running AC Delco ceramic premium pads (same as civilian version). So much quieter and less dust. Using some German branded brake lube for making quite. It was left over from my BMW. Stuff is...
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    New 2013 PPV Owner

    the PPVs have stealth mode. The horn won’t sound when locking unless you go to the dealership and pay to remove stealth mode.
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    PPV Wireless Phone Charging

    To all that are looking to add a slick wireless phone charger that looks like the 2015-2020 models, I found the solution. Boostautoparts.com has a great solution. now, unlike the civilian models, you will need to find a center console and add some power. I tapped into one of the two front...
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    Wireless car phone charger

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    PPV AFM ?’s

    I had a terrible time with my AFM on my 09. I changed plugs, wires, motor / trans mounts, brake pads & rotors trying to figure out why my PPV would shake at low speeds when braking. The DIC would show it was the change from V8 to V4 caused the drama. Used a DiabloSport Tuner and was able to...
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    New 2013 PPV Owner

    Sorry if his was already answered, but our PPVs come in stealth mode. No lights or horn when locking (which is great coming home late from the bars). When I went in for my RPO for the remote start, the tech asked me if I wanted to remove stealth mode for something like $200. It's a code they...
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    Eibach Rear Springs on CLEARANCE

    If you can still get them on clearance, it’s worth it. a good difference (not huge change) on the ride. It did lower about a 1/4” - 1/2” vs. the PPV springs, but see the photo below of the difference in size, knowing the spring on the right is actually a hair lower. I replaced the front and rear...
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    2012 Tahoe PPV new owner here!

    After installing those third row seats, you will now have 3 different types of seats. Cloth, Vinyl, and Leather. I would go to a wrecking yard and buy the following: Front “leather” seats, center console, A-pillars, dome light/home link cover, floor carpet (with padding), and anything else you...

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