2020 Tahoe LT build

[duke90]

Yeah I messed up, should have gone the fox 2.5s in front instead of the 2.0s

 

[GroceryRunnr]

Yeah I messed up, should have gone the fox 2.5s in front instead of the 2.0s

The Gen 2 Raptors (17-20) come with Fox 2.5s from factory. Considering my familiarity with their capability, this route was a no brainer for me.

I’d highly recommend the 2.5s up front if you seek improvement with handling. I’m sure you can upgrade them and sell your 2.0s here, however at around 70-80% of what you paid.

 

[duke90]

The Gen 2 Raptors (17-20) come with Fox 2.5s from factory. Considering my familiarity with their capability, this route was a no brainer for me.

I’d highly recommend the 2.5s up front if you seek improvement with handling. I’m sure you can upgrade them and sell your 2.0s here, however at around 70-80% of what you paid.

It the wife’s mall crawler 95% of the time but my ocd kicks in having 2.0 fronts and 2.5 rears lol

 

[GroceryRunnr]

It the wife’s mall crawler 95% of the time but my ocd kicks in having 2.0 fronts and 2.5 rears lol

I too would be bugged by that

I’d have to agree that you need 2.5s up front!! Lol

 

[Kerronic]

Great looking truck looking to do the same thing. Where did you purchase this kit? I haven’t seen it

 

[GroceryRunnr]

Recently had a custom tube bumper fabricated. Loving the look and stance. Although I feel I need to upgrade to atleast some 35s now!

 

[BigBoyZ71]

Recently had a custom tube bumper fabricated. Loving the look and stance. Although I feel I need to upgrade to atleast some 35s now!

Looks so good! There's no real good off-the-shelf bumper options that aren't ginormous

 

[GroceryRunnr]

Looks so good! There's no real good off-the-shelf bumper options that aren't ginormous

Thanks!

Oh totally. I understand the functionality of some of the ones on the market, which have a full front gaurd.. but none of them are low profile.

The closest I found is the Baseline Overland front bumper. However, it's almost $2k and doesn't look amazing for that price.

 

[Oh Kee Pah]

@GroceryRunnr - Do you have information you can provide on the light setup you have behind the front grille?
I've been wanted to do similar the past few years, but have not found the time to start that project. You're the first I've seen with the light bar installed behind the grille.
The more info you can provide the better; very appreciated. Wondering about the lights themselves and what mounting unit you used. How do you have them wired up? Do they have their own switch or come on with something else?
Terrific idea on the front bumper! The trim work from front fender to new bumper bar looks really clean too.

 

[GroceryRunnr]

@GroceryRunnr - Do you have information you can provide on the light setup you have behind the front grille?
I've been wanted to do similar the past few years, but have not found the time to start that project. You're the first I've seen with the light bar installed behind the grille.
The more info you can provide the better; very appreciated. Wondering about the lights themselves and what mounting unit you used. How do you have them wired up? Do they have their own switch or come on with something else?
Terrific idea on the front bumper! The trim work from front fender to new bumper bar looks really clean too.

Of course! So I used an old LED bar I had from a previous vehicle, which is a curved 30" Rigid light bar. I utilized simple L brackets from the hardware store and cut them to the height I wanted. Which I basically eye balled with holding the grill and bumper in place.




Upon initial install of the bar, the grill and bumper were pushed too far forward being unable to put back in place. So I had to move the light bar as far back as possible and had to cut the bottoms 2 rows on the radiator shutter. (No picture shown of the cut shutters). I have read from others that without the shutter being cut or trimmed, there will be an ongoing alert for the active shutters.

The wiring is installed into an Auxbeam RGB RA80 switch panel. Which was mounted in the location where the second battery would be. Ideally the Auxbeam (or any switch panel) would be as close to the battery as possible, however I did not find any feasible location. There's plenty of space at the driver side battery location (if you don't run a second battery). It is also close to the fuse box when will be utilized for the install.





The battery cable which came with the Auxbeam was too short, so I purchased an extended cable from Harbor freight.

There is a single power cord that I fished through the firewall which then attaches to the control panel. I installed the control panel to the left of the steering wheel. However I am considering relocating it, as I have hit it a few times with my knee getting out of the vehicle. It's a bit bright, so I personally prefer the unit out of my line of sight.

As far as the Auxbeam itself, it's a pretty decent unit for its cost and functionality. I also have ditch lights wired to it.