BlueTahoe2001
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So I decided to start up a build thread here on TYF since I already have one going on Z71Tahoe-Suburban Forums. Most of the work that's been done will be in the first post then I'll keep adding as time goes on.
Just so everyone knows, this is a pretty basic build. A lot of add-ons, updated lighting and so on. However, any information that you have or easy mods to make the truck stand out are more then welcomed! I wanted this to be a pretty simple project since I have to drive back to school soon and don't want to tear to deep into this.
I started out with a target budget of $2,000 which isn't a lot but for now its all I really have to spend in the truck while still attending school and trying to save money for when I get out of school. I work as much as I can so I've been saving every dime I have for the last 2 years. I also want to mention that I do have some parts from my last Tahoe when it was totaled after a Honda car hit me in the side running a red light. I got my Radio, LED Tails, Amp, and CAI.
So far heres everything I have gotten done for $2,000:
- Rough Country Leveling Kit
- Rough Country HD Tie-Rod Sleeves
- 285/75/16 Nitto Terra Grappler Tires
- 6,000K HID Kit for Low Beams
- LED Projector Bulbs for Fog Lights
- New Fog Lights (Driver and Passenger)
- New Clear Corner Lights
- Interior LED Conversion (Included Mirrors and Reverse Lights)
- Billet Grille
- New Bow-Tie Emblem for Grille (Factory plastic one was cracked)
- Energy Suspension Front and Rear Sway Bar Bushing Kits
- LED Cup Holder Mod
- LED Power Window Switch Mod
- Removed the Badges and Molding
Now I have quite a bit mechanic experience and very mechanically inclined from my father and his side of the family so I've done all the work except for installing the leveling kit, tie rod sleeves, and tires. Most of the work has been pretty simple and basic but I have taken my time and made sure everything was correctly installed. Enough of my talking here are some pictures!
Front and Rear Sway Bar Bushings:
HID Kit, Fog LED Projectors, Interior LED's: (I didn't show all the lights but you get the idea, and some of the interior LED's looked purple but they are all Cool White 6000K Color)
LED Power Window Switch and LED Cup Holder Mod:
Overall this is everything thats been shipped to me and I have installed. I'm still waiting on my billet grille, clear corners, and the leveling kit and tires to be installed which is set for August 11th. I do have a little extra cash to spend in my budget which is $90 so any suggestions on what I can get for that to help out my build would be awesome!
For future reference heres the list of stuff I would like to do / add:
- Spohn Upper and Lower Rear Control Arms
- Spohn Panhard Bar
- R1 Concepts Crossed Drilled and Slotted Rotors
- Russell Performance Stainless Braided Brake Lines
- BBP Tune
- WeatherTech Digital Floor Mats
- FatMat Sound Mat for Doors and Interior
- Remove Dents, Dings, and Scratches
- Fix Fading Paint Spots on Hood
- Fix or Replace Broken Interior Panels
- 5% Tint on All Windows
- Electric Fans
- LED Upgrade for Light Switch and A/C Controls
- Escalade Cluster W/ Blue LED's
- Jimmijammer Door Lock Protectors
- AeroForce Interceptor Gauge
I did see that the guys on Z71Tahoe-Suburban Forum mentioned that I should look into a set of Depo Projector housings for my headlights since HID's give off to much glare in the factory housings. What do you guys think about that?
Just so everyone knows, this is a pretty basic build. A lot of add-ons, updated lighting and so on. However, any information that you have or easy mods to make the truck stand out are more then welcomed! I wanted this to be a pretty simple project since I have to drive back to school soon and don't want to tear to deep into this.
I started out with a target budget of $2,000 which isn't a lot but for now its all I really have to spend in the truck while still attending school and trying to save money for when I get out of school. I work as much as I can so I've been saving every dime I have for the last 2 years. I also want to mention that I do have some parts from my last Tahoe when it was totaled after a Honda car hit me in the side running a red light. I got my Radio, LED Tails, Amp, and CAI.
So far heres everything I have gotten done for $2,000:
- Rough Country Leveling Kit
- Rough Country HD Tie-Rod Sleeves
- 285/75/16 Nitto Terra Grappler Tires
- 6,000K HID Kit for Low Beams
- LED Projector Bulbs for Fog Lights
- New Fog Lights (Driver and Passenger)
- New Clear Corner Lights
- Interior LED Conversion (Included Mirrors and Reverse Lights)
- Billet Grille
- New Bow-Tie Emblem for Grille (Factory plastic one was cracked)
- Energy Suspension Front and Rear Sway Bar Bushing Kits
- LED Cup Holder Mod
- LED Power Window Switch Mod
- Removed the Badges and Molding
Now I have quite a bit mechanic experience and very mechanically inclined from my father and his side of the family so I've done all the work except for installing the leveling kit, tie rod sleeves, and tires. Most of the work has been pretty simple and basic but I have taken my time and made sure everything was correctly installed. Enough of my talking here are some pictures!
Front and Rear Sway Bar Bushings:
HID Kit, Fog LED Projectors, Interior LED's: (I didn't show all the lights but you get the idea, and some of the interior LED's looked purple but they are all Cool White 6000K Color)
LED Power Window Switch and LED Cup Holder Mod:
Overall this is everything thats been shipped to me and I have installed. I'm still waiting on my billet grille, clear corners, and the leveling kit and tires to be installed which is set for August 11th. I do have a little extra cash to spend in my budget which is $90 so any suggestions on what I can get for that to help out my build would be awesome!
For future reference heres the list of stuff I would like to do / add:
- Spohn Upper and Lower Rear Control Arms
- Spohn Panhard Bar
- R1 Concepts Crossed Drilled and Slotted Rotors
- Russell Performance Stainless Braided Brake Lines
- BBP Tune
- WeatherTech Digital Floor Mats
- FatMat Sound Mat for Doors and Interior
- Remove Dents, Dings, and Scratches
- Fix Fading Paint Spots on Hood
- Fix or Replace Broken Interior Panels
- 5% Tint on All Windows
- Electric Fans
- LED Upgrade for Light Switch and A/C Controls
- Escalade Cluster W/ Blue LED's
- Jimmijammer Door Lock Protectors
- AeroForce Interceptor Gauge
I did see that the guys on Z71Tahoe-Suburban Forum mentioned that I should look into a set of Depo Projector housings for my headlights since HID's give off to much glare in the factory housings. What do you guys think about that?
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