My 2006 Tahoe Build Thread
Wanted to share some of the pics and mods that I have done to my 2006 Tahoe LS 2WD 4.8L. Dark Ming Blue Metallic.
I bought if from a previous employer with 65K miles back in February 2013. I drove it at work for 3.5 years before I bought it from him so I already knew what I was getting into. We used it as a daily driver work truck, to haul people and supplies. There is a bit of rust and oxidation on underneath and in the engine bay as it lived and still lives near the beach. It would sit for long periods of time without any care and exposed to the elements. Nobody bothered to spray off the frame or wax it either for the first 3 years. A couple small dings and hairline scratches, oxidized paint, a dented bumper and some wear and tear in the interior, but pretty good shape for an 06 that lived/lives near the ocean.
I took ownership of the bone stock Tahoe with 16" rims and tires, no tint, all the speakers were blown, the carpet had seen better days and the leather was pretty dirty with a small tear in the drivers seat from so many ins and outs. She had a small leak in the rusty brake lines near the master cylinder. Other than some interior cosmetics and minor exterior blemishes, she ran strong with everything else operational to become my daily driver. Fast forward to
December 2014 and she is still reliable, dependable and running strong.
February 2013 (65K) to December 2014 (72K) mods...thus far...more pics to follow.
5% tint all the way around.
Flowmaster 50 series muffler.
K&N CAI.
Bridgestone Dueler Alenza HL 275/55/20 on 20" matte black LTZ reps.
JVC Double Din head unit.
Replaced all door speakers with Phoenix Golds.
JLAudio Stealthbox.
JL Audio 5 channel amp.
Replaced all interior lights with Superbright LEDs.
Spyder LED tails with LED reverse lights.
LED front parking/DRLs replacements for stock.
Replaced dented front bumper.
Replaced broken fog lights x 2.
Blacked bow tie.
Antenna delete.
Lower air dam removed.
Color matched front top bumper cap.
Color matched Esky rear appliques.
Esky roof rack with color matched end caps.
Norcal SS 3/5 drop kit with Belltech Performance shocks and helper bags.
Spohn panhard bar.
No free travel modification at this time, but rides excellent.
Black Bear Tune, 93 Octane.