2004 6.0 NV4500 Tahoe

[Dantheman1540]

Time to update my to-do list for this thing, tried to find my last one but can't seem to locate what page it's on.

-Cruise control, pretty sure it just needs wiring to the clutch safety switch. (https://www.silveradosierra.com/threads/cruise-control-install-in-04-silverado.13982/)

-Correct the steering wheel center, it's off to the driverside by about 5*. Not sure what my options are I thought the steering wheel could be moved over a spline or so but it has the larger centering spline so that's not an option unless I want to get the Dremel out. I can't remember if the steering shaft at the steering gearbox can be moved over a spline or two but that will be where I start.

-Steering wheel radio controls, I didn't personally install the radio and since the truck didn't have wheel controls at the time they didn't hook that stuff up so that shouldn't be overly difficult.

-Look into finding a dash pad replacement

-Pie cut sexy AF aluminum intake tube (will be done the week after thanksgiving)

-Be on the lookout for a new set of wheels and tires, preferably more sidewall, skinnier tread width, and lighter overall setup.

 

[pwtr02ss]

Down for all but the wheels....sadface

 

[Dantheman1540]

Down for all but the wheels....sadface

New wheels aren't mandatory but gotta weigh the options of tires and sometimes it's cheaper to find a set of wheels with tires. I really love the look of some of the new 8lug HD wheels, I wish it was easy to swap lug patterns without having wide boi stance.







Heres some of the 6 lug options that I still really like

 

[Rocket Man]

Time to update my to-do list for this thing, tried to find my last one but can't seem to locate what page it's on.

-Cruise control, pretty sure it just needs wiring to the clutch safety switch. (https://www.silveradosierra.com/threads/cruise-control-install-in-04-silverado.13982/)

-Correct the steering wheel center, it's off to the driverside by about 5*. Not sure what my options are I thought the steering wheel could be moved over a spline or so but it has the larger centering spline so that's not an option unless I want to get the Dremel out. I can't remember if the steering shaft at the steering gearbox can be moved over a spline or two but that will be where I start.

-Steering wheel radio controls, I didn't personally install the radio and since the truck didn't have wheel controls at the time they didn't hook that stuff up so that shouldn't be overly difficult.

-Look into finding a dash pad replacement

-Pie cut sexy AF aluminum intake tube (will be done the week after thanksgiving)

-Be on the lookout for a new set of wheels and tires, preferably more sidewall, skinnier tread width, and lighter overall setup.

You know how to get those done? One at a time…

 

[Dantheman1540]

You know how to get those done? One at a time…

Yes sir, next week I get off at 3 Monday-Wednesday then Thur-Friday off completely so I'll have some time to knock out the wiring portions hopefully and investigate the steering wheel centering.

It feels weird not having multiple parts on order or a major issue to track down. Even the tune seems about as perfect as I can get it which has been a looming aggravation for a while now.

 

[Rocket Man]

Yes sir, next week I get off at 3 Monday-Wednesday then Thur-Friday off completely so I'll have some time to knock out the wiring portions hopefully and investigate the steering wheel centering.

It feels weird not having multiple parts on order or a major issue to track down. Even the tune seems about as perfect as I can get it which has been a looming aggravation for a while now.

The SWC buttons will need an interface if you have an aftermarket stereo. And I know the feeling- both my trucks have been rolling with zero issues for awhile knock on wood. I do have a couple cosmetic things I want to do and the parts/ supplies are on hand but I’m in no hurry, plus they involve removing the headlights and grill from the Silverado and working on them so I’m kinda waiting until I’m not driving it in the winter.

 

[Dantheman1540]

The SWC buttons will need an interface if you have an aftermarket stereo. And I know the feeling- both my trucks have been rolling with zero issues for awhile knock on wood. I do have a couple cosmetic things I want to do and the parts/ supplies are on hand but I’m in no hurry, plus they involve removing the headlights and grill from the Silverado and working on them so I’m kinda waiting until I’m not driving it in the winter.

So I likely need a separate harness for the SWC to meet the radio? I've had it out a few times before and my god there are a lot of wires stuffed in a tiny space. I just re-upped on all my solder connectors and heat shrink last weekend so I'm ready to mess some stuff up!

Have you ever found a good wire wrap that can go on existing bundles without sliding over the connector? Basically, a good tape that doesn't get icky and sticky? There are a few areas in my harness that have been molested by POs and I'd like to clean them up easily.

Are you doing a retrofit on the Silvy?

 

[Rocket Man]

Yeah you’ll need an actual interface, it’s not just a harness and of course it has its own programming that needs to be done. Iirc with the PAC module it’s done with dip switches inside the box. So yes you’ll have to fit another small box with more wires back there. Here’s the PAC website.

Products - PAC

catalog.pac-audio.com

As far as tape, I use fabric electrical tape- it’s what the factory uses. Just do a search on Amazon or whatever for it.

The headlights on the Silverado have been retrofitted twice so far- first I CM’d the interiors and did single Morimoto projectors with etched lenses. Then I did a quad retrofit with new housings because the Morimoto’s have locking nuts so they had to be cut out of the housings. I used Acme projectors for the second set but I didn’t etch them so now it bugs me they don’t match. So I have another set of Acmes etched to match the Morimotos, ready for me to open up the housings and replace the ones in there now. I’m just kinda nervous, don’t want to have to buy new headlights and paint them so I’m hoping I can just swap out the Acmes fairly easily.

 

[Dantheman1540]

Yeah you’ll need an actual interface, it’s not just a harness and of course it has its own programming that needs to be done. Iirc with the PAC module it’s done with dip switches inside the box. So yes you’ll have to fit another small box with more wires back there. Here’s the PAC website.

Products - PAC

catalog.pac-audio.com

As far as tape, I use fabric electrical tape- it’s what the factory uses. Just do a search on Amazon or whatever for it.

The headlights on the Silverado have been retrofitted twice so far- first I CM’d the interiors and did single Morimoto projectors with etched lenses. Then I did a quad retrofit with new housings because the Morimoto’s have locking nuts so they had to be cut out of the housings. I used Acme projectors for the second set but I didn’t etch them so now it bugs me they don’t match. So I have another set of Acmes etched to match the Morimotos, ready for me to open up the housings and replace the ones in there now. I’m just kinda nervous, don’t want to have to buy new headlights and paint them so I’m hoping I can just swap out the Acmes fairly easily.

Dang, you are nuts! I've done 2 half-ass retrofits and it is a slow painful process. The etched lens looks awesome, next time I do a retro or pay someone to do it I'll have something cool etched in them!

I always find electrical tape gets sticky and icky down here when it's hot. Maybe I need to buy a good brand instead of Harbour freight junk.

That sucks about the PAC module, I figured my $800 Kenwood head unit would have something built-in. Guess I need to dig into its owners manual and look at whats back there, I may have to remote mount any box somewhere else in the dash because its very difficult to get the radio to sit flush as is.

 

[Rocket Man]

Dang, you are nuts! I've done 2 half-ass retrofits and it is a slow painful process. The etched lens looks awesome, next time I do a retro or pay someone to do it I'll have something cool etched in them!

I always find electrical tape gets sticky and icky down here when it's hot. Maybe I need to buy a good brand instead of Harbour freight junk.

That sucks about the PAC module, I figured my $800 Kenwood head unit would have something built-in. Guess I need to dig into its owners manual and look at whats back there, I may have to remote mount any box somewhere else in the dash because its very difficult to get the radio to sit flush as is.

Get the FABRIC electrical tape. It’s not plastic, it’s black fabric with adhesive. Much better. It’s what I uses when I did an interior swap on my Silverado and had to extend the DIC and HVAC harnesses. You can’t tell the extended ones from the factory, it’s the same stuff they use to wrap the harnesses with.

None of the aftermarket stereos have SWC interfaces built in. I went with the Maestro on my 08, it’s way easier but I don’t think they make one for the NBS. Besides, you would have to rewire everything. I’m pretty sure the PAC is standalone. It is a PIA, I know that much. I end up pushing everything back down into the nooks and crannies and just leave the plugs themselves sticking out far enough to plug in. I also use a sharpie to mark all the places on the back of the HU where something plugs in so I don’t forget one and put it all back together. There’s always unused ones and I hate staring at it and wondering if I’m forgetting something.