Blazed's 2011 Tahoe Build

[Modded]

Yeah you are good. I think just removing the front drive shaft is fine though.
I am still a bit confused about the reason though.
You can get 3.73s put in the rear differential and still keep the stock gears on the front differential if you want, without removing any components. Just do not accidentally put the Tahoe in 4WD or you are doomed.
Even with removing the drive shaft, you still should not put the Tahoe in 4wd for any reason at all.
I say you leave all the components installed, upgrade the rear gears to which larger ones you like, then put the Tahoe in 2wd. Then pull the controls for the 4wd selector out of the dash and unplug the harness that allows for you to switch drivetrain controls and tuck it behind the dash. That way, you will never accidentally switch it into 4wd and you will not have to go through hell changing stuff.

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Wait, that may not work if the car constantly looks for active feedback from the controls.
Your best bet is to check the controls beforehand by disconnecting the selector after putting it in 2wd and seeing if you have any error codes. You can also check to see if the Tahoe is in 2wd or 4wd at that point.

 

[Blazed]

It would be super easy to take the cv axles out while doing spindles and I'm sure drive shaft wouldn't be hard. That would keep me safe along with unplugging the controls.

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Or maybe just the drive shaft to prevent hassle later and less parts to store. While unplugging controls.
That should work.

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I think I've had the controls out before with no issue I could EASILY test that tho

 

[07Burb]

This may have already been covered but will you have to get your Hoe reflashed so that errors aren't thrown when the 4wd is no longer present?

 

[Blazed]

I don't believe so.
Also I've been lead to believe if I remove my cv axles I would notice a slight mpg increase by not turning the front differential(this is with the drive shaft removed)

 

[Modded]

You should be good with no errors with a drive shaft or cv pull.

 

[Blazed]

Also I think the driveshaft removal will be cake.

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You should be good with no errors with a drive shaft or cv pull.

I think im going to pull them both just for the possibility of an mpg gain..
plus its not a hassle to pull and when im ready to sell ill just have them professionally installed.

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Also this thread will put to its original use soon lol
When my car goes in for the insurance work im having the rear wiper removed and the step pad painted and possibly an escalade rear bumper just to add the clean flush hitch cover. If the esky bumper doesnt happen ill be investing in a speed scene hitch cover because the GM one is UGLY.
Also more than likely grille will painted white while its in the shop and I will try to have the rear bowtie removed aswell.

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If all goes as planned tail lights will be next to complete the rear.

Then DL3 mirrors painted or headlights havent decided or instead of both of those I might have some paint work done around the car have a few scratches.
I need the hood, roof, front bumper, drivers door, and rear passenger door repainted.....

All of those paint issues were prior to my owning the car except the front bumper and roof.....
I had to hit a street cone to avoid an accident and I accidentally jacked my car up into my garage door arm thing......(I felt like a dumb***)

 

[Modded]

What the hell did the last owner do to the truck that requires all those part be repainted (especially the roof)?
He/she must have drove the Tahoe hard!

 

[Blazed]

I did the roof....
Read above lol

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The drivers door has a hole bunch of key scratches and the rear passenger door has some weird deep ass scratches.

 

[Modded]

Haha I see now. Hopefully you were drunk or something or you should slap yourself!

 

[Regency]

Use a actually wait nevermind you don't detail

But don't be expecting to have insurance pay for your wiper or any of that they won't I tried during summer and had to pay for my esky mirror and bumper... If you have that money I see the food stand is treating you well