Mikeyss Build Thread

[Tonyrodz]

I had to replace my alternator again, this time I got a Mechman 250 amp. This should keep my dual batteries happier now. At idle, even with my dual 700W cooling fans running on hi, the gauge stays at 14V. While I was tinkering, I put some ensolite under the engine cover to quiet down the engine bay, and it works well. Now, on to the pictures:

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It still looks mostly factory popping the hood. It makes me kinda sad that it's hard to see my nice TSP heads and my ARH long tube headers though.

Stealthy.

 

[mikeyss]

I am about to drive back home from CO to PA to visit my parents for 2 weeks. I got an alignment done and a rotate and balance done for a smooth ride. I also decided it's time the Tahoe gets better lighting for night time cruises.

I'll be starting the install tomorrow. The headlights are from Spyder with projector H.I.D., and the fog lights are Morimoto L.E.D.
Now I won't have to worry about not seeing deer getting to run out in front of me, and it will help with my old man night vision without blinding other drivers.

 

[Trey Hardy]

I am about to drive back home from CO to PA to visit my parents for 2 weeks. I got an alignment done and a rotate and balance done for a smooth ride. I also decided it's time the Tahoe gets better lighting for night time cruises.
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I'll be starting the install tomorrow. The headlights are from Spyder with projector H.I.D., and the fog lights are Morimoto L.E.D.
Now I won't have to worry about not seeing deer getting to run out in front of me, and it will help with my old man night vision without blinding other drivers.

Hell yea let me know how you like the fog lights! I need a set in the future. I actually have those same headlights in my parts truck I’ve been slacking on swapping over into the Tahoe

 

[mikeyss]

I got the new headlights installed, but am having a problem with the DRL and the LED bar not coming on. The HID, the high beams, and the turn signals work though. I have tonight, and all day tomorrow to figure it out before my 2 week road trip.

 

[89Suburban]

I got the new headlights installed, but am having a problem with the DRL and the LED bar not coming on. The HID, the high beams, and the turn signals work though. I have tonight, and all day tomorrow to figure it out before my 2 week road trip.

What did you get?

 

[mikeyss]

What did you get?

The projectors are very nice, but I just gotta figure out why the DRL won't come on.
I also have morimoto left fog lights too

 

[89Suburban]

It's my understanding the C-bars only come on with the parking lights. Is the wiring connected? The C-bars have a little plug you have to hook up in the side marker area.

 

[mikeyss]

It's my understanding the C-bars only come on with the parking lights. Is the wiring connected? The C-bars have a little plug you have to hook up in the side marker area.

I found that plug, but my kit also came with 2 wires not connected to anything but they had the wires stripped at the ends. I had to solder those ends to my parking light wires and they now work. As for the DRL issue, I was trying to activate them the wrong way, so I used my tech2 to manually turn them on and they work.
I'll post pics later, I have to tie up some wires and mount the ballasts.

 

[89Suburban]

I found that plug, but my kit also came with 2 wires not connected to anything but they had the wires stripped at the ends. I had to solder those ends to my parking light wires and they now work. As for the DRL issue, I was trying to activate them the wrong way, so I used my tech2 to manually turn them on and they work.
I'll post pics later, I have to tie up some wires and mount the ballasts.

Good job man!

 

[adventurenali92]

Good look headlights! Excited to see how they look on truck! Hopefully they’re good quality!! I did t know you could get aftermarket housings with HIDs and correct projectors for that already installed in them now. That’s cool.