Bdt115's Tahoe Build

[bdt115]

Alright! Been a while since I updated. Had a lot happen since then. Blew up a rear end. Rebuilt and back on the road, two weeks later, slid into a curb and cracked a wheel and bent the passenger side of the axle. After a month of gathering parts, I started to build it back up. With a new axle under it also came a leveling kit and some 35 inch tires on 22 inch wheels. Wheels wouldn't fit due to offset so 2 inch spacers all around went on. Now, under its own weight, minor trimming of the front fender well was required for no rubbing and boom! New look on the tahoe! Also, while I had it in the garage, i demolded it . So there it was good for 2 months until I decided to start looking for a different one. Talked to a buddy back home in North Carolina who was willing to swap payments so come December when I go home I will be picking up my new (to me) 2007 tahoe LTZ. Already ordered new parts for the already upgraded 07 tahoe. As for the '00, I took the lift off and put the street tires on the 22s and got it ready for shipping across country which is where I stand now. Pictures tomorrow when I can get on my phone instead of my iPad.

 

[bdt115]

Finally without an further delay here are the pictures of the tahoe

 

[bdt115]

Okay, so I will be picking up my new Tahoe on December 30th when I fly home for Christmas leave. I will be driving it back across country from North Carolina out to Washington state. It's a 2007 Tahoe LTZ. Motor already replace and the new motor has head work done to it. It has a leveling kit with 33s and 20s. Full Exhaust. Tuned. CAI. Tinted. HIDs. Clarion Touchscreen with 2 12. Hyperfonics 1000 watt amp. 800 power base running the Rockerfosgate door speakers. Tinted Tails. All that and I'm still not satisfied with upgrades so, here is the list of parts I'm planning or already have ordered :

[x]20x12 Moto Metal Wheels
[ ]50 Inch Curved LED Light Bar
[ ]Safari Rack
[x]Red Interior Map and Dome lights
[x]Red Halo Rings (Headlights and Fogs)
[x]Black Grille
[x]Red Bow ties
[ ]De-Badge
[x]Red Underseat/Underdash Courtesy lights
[x]Upgraded DRL
[x]Switchbacks
[ ]Powdercoating suspension parts
[ ]Tow Mirrors
[ ]Transmission Shift Kit
[ ]Oil Catch Can
[ ]1/0 wire upgrades (Maybe Dual Batteries also)
[ ]3200 Stall Torque Converter
[ ]AFM Delete Kit
[ ]Custom Grind Cams
[ ]Underdrive Pulley

.....of course the list always grows so will add to it later and here is a picture of it as it sits.

 

[bdt115]

Okay so a quick update because I can't contain my excitement lol. 20x12s are officially ordered instead of just sitting in my shopping cart dreaming about it. Sitting up in my bedroom are my new grille, some interior lights and some individual LED bulbs for some custom light work I'm planning. Next I'm debating on the light bar or tow mirrors I will say I do want at least one more thing sitting in my room/garage before I pick it up.

 

[bdt115]

So the Fed Ex guys stopped by today. Getting a pretty good parts pile going. Excuse my mess in the garage...lots of stuff being moved around for Christmas presents and new tools/tool boxes

 

[bdt115]

Opinions Please!!!!

Ok, so Im selling my Suzuki GSXR in a few days and debating either buying a 7.5 inch lift for the Tahoe or spending the money elsewhere. It'll either go to the Tahoe or another bike lol its just extra toy money pretty much but not too sure which route to go. Saw one with 7.5 inches then a 3 inch body and some 37s which would only cost me the extra money for the body lift. Opinions? Thanks

 

[tgui]

I'd go with power upgrades. Get a supercharger!

 

[bdt115]

definitely considered it lol. But with the way I drive, I'd be buying a new transmission shorty after too haha

 

[tgui]

definitely considered it lol. But with the way I drive, I'd be buying a new transmission shorty after too haha

Do a 4l80e swap like me!

 

[bdt115]

Do a 4l80e swap like me!

Hmmm pretty straight forward swap?