2004 6.0 NV4500 Tahoe

[iamdub]

That’s not a vacation at all! I did till have the bar I kept it and will probably have it a few more months before I make another scrap trip invade you do come back down in secret

Ooooh... Secret liaisons are so risqué

I’m just about to go do this so glad to hear it’s worked for many people. Did it fully fix the rub or just help a little?

It fixed the rub in the back, which only happened during hard cornering. I also removed the liner and trimmed the edge that met the fender lip and rolled the fender lip itself. Gained 1/2" of clearance. I haven't done the front yet but it only rubs on hard turns. I'll remove the liner and massage the metal in the offending areas then re-shape the liner to conform tightly to the metal. I'm a lot lower than you, though. Also, IIRC, my spindles (McG) brought the track width in 1/4" per side. Between this, the reshaping and my 275/45-22 tires, I hope to at least minimize the rubbing.

I don't know how similar this is to your GMT800, but here's how I modded the rear fender stuff: https://www.tahoeyukonforum.com/threads/growing-up-doesnt-have-to-suck.93510/post-1409828

 

[Dantheman1540]

It's easy to add the trans temp gauge to your cluster. No need to spend the big bucks on another cluster. These guys do it for 95.00 and return shipping is included with UPS. https://www.gmgaugerepair.com/chevr...-repair/add-a-transmission-temperature-gauge/

I actually already bought one with trans temp and more importantly it has a 7k rpm tachometer which never came from the factory in anything and as far as I can tell only one guy can do them. It’s pretty badass and although it was sorta pricy it’s not as bad as a lot of clusters I’ve seen for sale.

I will keep that site in mind tho I’ll end up wanting trans temp in my other truck eventually.

Ooooh... Secret liaisons are so risqué




It fixed the rub in the back, which only happened during hard cornering. I also removed the liner and trimmed the edge that met the fender lip and rolled the fender lip itself. Gained 1/2" of clearance. I haven't done the front yet but it only rubs on hard turns. I'll remove the liner and massage the metal in the offending areas then re-shape the liner to conform tightly to the metal. I'm a lot lower than you, though. Also, IIRC, my spindles (McG) brought the track width in 1/4" per side. Between this, the reshaping and my 275/45-22 tires, I hope to at least minimize the rubbing.

I don't know how similar this is to your GMT800, but here's how I modded the rear fender stuff: https://www.tahoeyukonforum.com/threads/growing-up-doesnt-have-to-suck.93510/post-1409828

Yeah your twice as low as me I have no issues in the rear but the 14b is a 1/2” or so wider in each side so that helps clear the inner fender liner back there. I remember it used to rub a little before the 14b swap.

Luckily I don’t have to touch any metal I really don’t like rolling fenders and whatnot I’m not good at that stuff.

 

[Dantheman1540]

Here’s some random and quite terrible pics this morning showing the fresh wax which isn’t so fresh because the morning fog had it all wet and drippy.

 

[pwtr02ss]

Here’s some random and quite terrible pics this morning showing the fresh wax which isn’t so fresh because the morning fog had it all wet and drippy.

Looks awesome all cleaned up...I mean...the wheels are ok...

Honestly though, it does look better than I thought it would. Tires being all clean helps a ton! Black bumpers and grille will tie it together nicely

You missed a perfect opportunity with that shadow...

 

[George B]

Here’s some random and quite terrible pics this morning showing the fresh wax which isn’t so fresh because the morning fog had it all wet and drippy.

Looking good!
I might be in the minority here but I detest painted bumpers. My OBS had painted (rusty) bumpers. They are constantly getting chipped. I swapped them for chrome. I did have the black Z71 grill and black mirrors that removed some of the chrome. Thought it was a good balance with black wheels.

 

[Dantheman1540]

Looks awesome all cleaned up...I mean...the wheels are ok...

Honestly though, it does look better than I thought it would. Tires being all clean helps a ton! Black bumpers and grille will tie it together nicely

You missed a perfect opportunity with that shadow...

I’ve really grown to like them a lot, the LTZs are nice but the clear was getting hazy, the caps are annoying especially for me because I take wheels off to adjust stuff and inspect things all the time. The tires were starting to dry rot and there was too much fender gap imo.

I might have to edit the pic tomorrow at work

Looking good!
I might be in the minority here but I detest painted bumpers. My OBS had painted (rusty) bumpers. They are constantly getting chipped. I swapped them for chrome. I did have the black Z71 grill and black mirrors that removed some of the chrome. Thought it was a good balance with black wheels.

Paint over chrome is always super prone to chipping, according to my powder guy he sand blasts all the chrome off and coats the bare metal to avoid flaking. I’m still in the fence about it tho, I’m hoping the center caps with silver bow ties will help offset the black.

 

[George B]

I’ve really grown to like them a lot, the LTZs are nice but the clear was getting hazy, the caps are annoying especially for me because I take wheels off to adjust stuff and inspect things all the time. The tires were starting to dry rot and there was too much fender gap imo.

I might have to edit the pic tomorrow at work


Paint over chrome is always super prone to chipping, according to my powder guy he sand blasts all the chrome off and coats the bare metal to avoid flaking. I’m still in the fence about it tho, I’m hoping the center caps with silver bow ties will help offset the black.

Mine were factory painted steel Z71 bumpers.

 

[Dantheman1540]

Mine were factory painted steel Z71 bumpers.

I didn’t realize they offered paint matched stuff on the OBS. Front bumpers live a hard life, I painted over a chrome bumper in my RCSB when I first got it and I don’t think it made it 10 miles before it was chipping like crazy.

 

[Dantheman1540]

Ooooh... Secret liaisons are so risqué




It fixed the rub in the back, which only happened during hard cornering. I also removed the liner and trimmed the edge that met the fender lip and rolled the fender lip itself. Gained 1/2" of clearance. I haven't done the front yet but it only rubs on hard turns. I'll remove the liner and massage the metal in the offending areas then re-shape the liner to conform tightly to the metal. I'm a lot lower than you, though. Also, IIRC, my spindles (McG) brought the track width in 1/4" per side. Between this, the reshaping and my 275/45-22 tires, I hope to at least minimize the rubbing.

I don't know how similar this is to your GMT800, but here's how I modded the rear fender stuff: https://www.tahoeyukonforum.com/threads/growing-up-doesnt-have-to-suck.93510/post-1409828

I lied earlier I am getting rub on the inner wheel wells in the back. Went to a park today to go biking and got all twisted up on some uneven terrain while trying to turn sharply into a parking spot. Looks like it’s hitting in two places on both sides so back to work!

 

[Dantheman1540]

Didn’t take pics of all the areas but the heat gun and a big hammer to use to push works great! Waiting on the Bow tie caps to arrive now before I put it back together and test it.