AppocAlexx
Darth Appocalexx
Recently bought an 2007 Tahoe 5.3L 4x4. Having this thing for about a month or so now I have found some things here and there that need some attention and so far nothing too crazy, standard wear and tear for an Alaskan truck. Luckily this thang came from the greatest state in the US, TEXAS and is clear of all the really bad things that Alaska has to offer to vehicles. With summer coming the weather is nicer and make it easier for me to work on my vehicles so I wanted to get this thread started and will upload some pics later and some of the small things I have done thus far. Enjoy and I am always up for suggestions.
Mods Im looking into now:
Will be adding 3rd row seating eventually, iv got family coming to visit and really don't want to mess around with taking 2 vehicles everywhere.
Looking into HD shocks, possibly the ready lift leveling shocks for the front and some adjustable shocks for the rear. I will be towing my TT with this and with the stock shocks still under it I can feel how worn out the suspension is when pulling the trailer.
I am searching around for my mirror replacement options. I really like the Esky side mirrors with the lighted goodies on them but, really need some towing mirrors. Plus I like the look of the bigger mirrors anyways. Hopefully I can find some with lights on them.
Started on some of the audio upgrades, head unit and door speakers. This summer one thing I will try and hit on is figuring out how to add a sub. I have some ideas and will work on them soon. #1 idea adding sub to the driver side rear, underneath the panel in the cargo area. #2 is adding 2-4 8' subs to the doors. Only issue with the doors is figuring out how to have the right air space for them. #3 is doing the infamous front center console sub, but building my own. I am not spending 500+$$ on sub and amp combo when I know I can build a box.
A few small things I will work on this summer as well are painting some of the exterior/interior parts and engine bay parts, nothing crazy. A few parts are the engine cover, radiator cover, front grille, bug shield (if I don't end up removing it), replacing door handles with painted door handles, until I get new mirrors I will paint the mirror covers that are chrome now or just remove the chrome caps on them, some of the dash parts will be painted. I'm sure once I get into this stuff ill find some other small parts to remove or paint as I go.
Researching stuff for the tunes that we can do to this for better performance. And along with that will work on getting more power to wheels.
Later future:
For sure Esky third brake light and tails, they look so sick.
I cant decide on 4inch or 6inch lift, but I have some time to think about it, lol. Along with the lift I will get some bigger tires, not sure on size yet but nothing too cray cray, I have a look im going for and will make my mind up when I get to that point.
If I am able to will get some wheels with the lift and tires but most likely have to spread out the $$.
Have done some reading about upgrading to HD suspension components and will see what I need to do for that after I get the lift on.
Im sure I will find more things to add or do as I go along but im in this for the long haul. Iv always been a huge fan of the NBS Z71 Hoe and when these came out I was kind of torn between the two. With all the small things I have found wrong in regards to manufacturing and design on this NNBS I would say my liking is leaning towards the NBS still, but the NNBS exterior looks mean as hell to me lifted and slammed. As I go along I may even end up getting the wife an NNBS in the future. The only way I can see me getting rid of this is totaling it or letting the wife take control over it. Most likely keep it tho.
Sorry for the long post, hopefully some will find this entertaining.
- Alex
Mods Im looking into now:
Will be adding 3rd row seating eventually, iv got family coming to visit and really don't want to mess around with taking 2 vehicles everywhere.
Looking into HD shocks, possibly the ready lift leveling shocks for the front and some adjustable shocks for the rear. I will be towing my TT with this and with the stock shocks still under it I can feel how worn out the suspension is when pulling the trailer.
I am searching around for my mirror replacement options. I really like the Esky side mirrors with the lighted goodies on them but, really need some towing mirrors. Plus I like the look of the bigger mirrors anyways. Hopefully I can find some with lights on them.
Started on some of the audio upgrades, head unit and door speakers. This summer one thing I will try and hit on is figuring out how to add a sub. I have some ideas and will work on them soon. #1 idea adding sub to the driver side rear, underneath the panel in the cargo area. #2 is adding 2-4 8' subs to the doors. Only issue with the doors is figuring out how to have the right air space for them. #3 is doing the infamous front center console sub, but building my own. I am not spending 500+$$ on sub and amp combo when I know I can build a box.
A few small things I will work on this summer as well are painting some of the exterior/interior parts and engine bay parts, nothing crazy. A few parts are the engine cover, radiator cover, front grille, bug shield (if I don't end up removing it), replacing door handles with painted door handles, until I get new mirrors I will paint the mirror covers that are chrome now or just remove the chrome caps on them, some of the dash parts will be painted. I'm sure once I get into this stuff ill find some other small parts to remove or paint as I go.
Researching stuff for the tunes that we can do to this for better performance. And along with that will work on getting more power to wheels.
Later future:
For sure Esky third brake light and tails, they look so sick.
I cant decide on 4inch or 6inch lift, but I have some time to think about it, lol. Along with the lift I will get some bigger tires, not sure on size yet but nothing too cray cray, I have a look im going for and will make my mind up when I get to that point.
If I am able to will get some wheels with the lift and tires but most likely have to spread out the $$.
Have done some reading about upgrading to HD suspension components and will see what I need to do for that after I get the lift on.
Im sure I will find more things to add or do as I go along but im in this for the long haul. Iv always been a huge fan of the NBS Z71 Hoe and when these came out I was kind of torn between the two. With all the small things I have found wrong in regards to manufacturing and design on this NNBS I would say my liking is leaning towards the NBS still, but the NNBS exterior looks mean as hell to me lifted and slammed. As I go along I may even end up getting the wife an NNBS in the future. The only way I can see me getting rid of this is totaling it or letting the wife take control over it. Most likely keep it tho.
Sorry for the long post, hopefully some will find this entertaining.
- Alex
