I am now the proud owner of a 2011 "Border Patrol Build" Chevy Tahoe SSV

[mikez71]

I recognize the need for the hood vents.

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Hi Sparks, just wondering if you could give us a review of those ditch lights? Do they block your view much? I've seen some that look like those from Rough Country.

 

[Sparksalot]

Hi Sparks, just wondering if you could give us a review of those ditch lights? Do they block your view much? I've seen some that look like those from Rough Country.

Mine are from Caliraised in Fort Worth. They’re not in the line of sight at all.

I have another pair for thethirdtwin, but haven’t mounted them yet.

Off then on with the headlights.



Just the ditch lights.



Test run late at night. These work great to see kamikaze deer.

 

[mikez71]

Awesome! Just what I am looking for. Even driving through the yard when it's dark, can't really see where I'm turning.
Your ditchlight only pic looks brighter than your headlights and ditchlights pic!

Don't see it available on caliraised site, was looking at light mounts for a silverado on the rough country site.. Hoping these will work...

LED Ditch Light Kit | Chevy Silverado 1500 (07-13)/Silverado 2500 (07-14)

LED Ditch Light Kit | Chevy Silverado 1500 (07-13)/Silverado 2500 (07-14)

www.roughcountry.com

 

[Sparksalot]

Awesome! Just what I am looking for. Even driving through the yard when it's dark, can't really see where I'm turning.
Your ditchlight only pic looks brighter than your headlights and ditchlights pic!

Don't see it available on caliraised site, was looking at light mounts for a silverado on the rough country site.. Hoping these will work...

LED Ditch Light Kit | Chevy Silverado 1500 (07-13)/Silverado 2500 (07-14)

LED Ditch Light Kit | Chevy Silverado 1500 (07-13)/Silverado 2500 (07-14)

www.roughcountry.com

The mounting brackets are a challenge to find for Tahoes. I found the pair for thecopcar on Amazon. Those appear to be no longer available. I found a set that fit thethirdtwin from Apoc. For the K2 models the hood hinges don’t seem to be the same as for the pickup models. Go figger.

 

[mikez71]

Found these brackets..

Ditch Light Hood Mounts For 2007-2013 GMC Yukon Sierra & Chevy Suburban Tahoe Silverado

Shop Nilight Ditch Light Brackets Hood Mount Brackets for Auxiliary Offroad LED Pod Light Work Light Compatible with 2007-2013 GMC Yukon Sierra & Chevy Suburban Tahoe Silverado in high quality, support 2 Years Warranty, Black. Specially designed for ditch light mounts on 2007-2013 GMC Yukon...

www.nilight.com

Look the same as many on amazon. Looks the best to me because of the little offset jog.. hoping it clears the rubber slot flaps..

Sorry for the thread drift opfor2! Will review these brackets in the mega-thread once I get them.

 

[89Suburban]

Found these brackets..

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Ditch Light Hood Mounts For 2007-2013 GMC Yukon Sierra & Chevy Suburban Tahoe Silverado

Shop Nilight Ditch Light Brackets Hood Mount Brackets for Auxiliary Offroad LED Pod Light Work Light Compatible with 2007-2013 GMC Yukon Sierra & Chevy Suburban Tahoe Silverado in high quality, support 2 Years Warranty, Black. Specially designed for ditch light mounts on 2007-2013 GMC Yukon...

www.nilight.com

Look the same as many on amazon. Looks the best to me because of the little offset jog.. hoping it clears the rubber slot flaps..

Sorry for the thread drift opfor2! Will review these brackets in the mega-thread once I get them.

My DL brackets did not clear the rubber grommets in the slots I had to remove them from the hinge cover panels.

 

[Doubeleive]

That Convoy motors has 3 SSV's.. One is a weird spec.. They all appear to be border patrol.

Weird Spec.. Roof rack, rims, center console, cloth bench rear.

https://www.convoymotors.com/details/used-2010-chevrolet-tahoe/93189292

Normal SSV spec

https://www.convoymotors.com/details/used-2009-chevrolet-tahoe/93189285

Normal SSV spec 2

https://www.convoymotors.com/details/used-2010-chevrolet-tahoe/93053485

that last one still for sale has a dash cap

 

[petethepug]

That’s really cool. Nice to know they’re close to home. That’d be the perfect beater for hauling the bulldogs around.

 

[w7sar]

As mention in the title, I purchased a 2011 Border Patrol Build Chevy Tahoe SSV today. I purchased it from Convoy Motors ( https://www.convoymotors.com) in National City by San Diego for $9000.00 out the door including tax and DMV fees. This Tahoe is all armored up underneath and has hood vents. The drive home over 100 miles was uneventful. So far the all the issues that I see are cosmetic. One question I do have right now is how did you all seal the 2 inch hole that is on the roof were the light bar wires came through? (see pic)

likewise. has been a great vehicle. same hood vents, under plate, etc. i had to restore window and lock control to rear doors. well maintained ssv, no dents or rust. added top carrier. bought in 2018 with 89k miles.

 

[opfor2]

YUP love it so far. All the issues have been cosmetic crossing my fingers lol