Just purchased a 99 2 Door Tahoe

[tapp1]

Hi,

I just purchased a 99 tahoe LT 4x4 with 137K on the clock for $2500 bucks. She needs few things to be in excellent shape:

2 new doors
four new shocks--Would you recommend billstiens?
Four new tires(prob going to replace wheels too)
fuel lines
brake lines
RF ABS sensor(How much of PITA are these to replace?)


My questions are I am assuming the tranny fluid was never changed, are the miles to high to even bother?

Same goes for differential fluid?

Looking for some input, thanks.


Going to be painting the frame/wheel wells this weekend, should look great!.

 

[SunlitComet]

I recommended Edelbrock or adjustable Rancho shocks. If mostly street use with occasional off-road then maybe Bridgestone desert Dueler A/T Revo2's. Abs sensor should take less then 15 minutes.

For tranny and differential fluid look at and pay attention to the condition and smell and your driving habits and compare that to the info in owners manual. If you think you need to change tehm then consider it don e for at least 50,000 to 100,000 miles as long as you do not abuse it.

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De-mold that thing while you are at it.

 

[tapp1]

Thanks for the feedback. This is not my daily driver, just a project more/less. Something to do light repairs to.

I was looking at these wheels for it:

http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/Whee...hamp&wheelFinish=Black+w/Mach+Lip&showRear=no

Some General Grabbers HTS for tires.


This vehicle prob wont see any off roading, just occasional winter driving.

 

[SunlitComet]

not bad!

 

[bowtiefreak]

nice truck

 

[Trippers99hoe]

Really nice find,I like the look of the new wheels.what size tires you gonna put under her?

 

[vtx1800sba]

Hi,

I just purchased a 99 tahoe LT 4x4 with 137K on the clock for $2500 bucks. She needs few things to be in excellent shape:

2 new doors
four new shocks--Would you recommend billstiens?
Four new tires(prob going to replace wheels too)
fuel lines
brake lines
RF ABS sensor(How much of PITA are these to replace?)


My questions are I am assuming the tranny fluid was never changed, are the miles to high to even bother?

Same goes for differential fluid?

Looking for some input, thanks.


Going to be painting the frame/wheel wells this weekend, should look great!.

Tyler congrats on your new rig. I just got my very first tahoe as well. A 2dr. 1996. I've learned a ton on this forum over the last few weeks and it all has paid off. I'd change out all the fluids on your rig. Just resolve to do it. Change out the serpentine belt. Don't skimp on the tranny. Take it to a shop and get the fluid and filter changed. Far as tires and wheels that's all personal taste. Have fun!

 

[tapp1]

Really nice find,I like the look of the new wheels.what size tires you gonna put under her?

Not sure prob 265/75/16. Not doing any mudding/ off roading with it.

Looking at these:

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires...ear=1999&autoModel=Tahoe 4wd 2dr&autoModClar=

 

[tapp1]

Painted all 4 wheel wheels today. Need to finish hitch and rest of frame.

 

[ChrisAU]

Love that body style!!