New 2-Dr on the Boards... FINALLY!! :D

[Blown3ur]

Hey Guys,

Lets hope not to start the relationship with hate but.. I am a Toyota guy for the most part

Owned many from Landcruisers, 2 toyota tundras (hence my Username), an SC430 Lexus, and a 94 Supra TT.

Back in 03, my bro had a 97 4-dr Tahoe which i loved.. He ended up selling that back then due to fuel costs (he was a student then). Ever since ive had a thing for the GMT400s and i've always wanted a 2-door. Ever since the Blazers and Jimmy's of the 80s.

Anyhow, finally came across an example i just had to have since i layed eyes on and thankfully, $5200 its mine

Here is a link to the listing:- http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1999...Cars_Trucks&hash=item3cd02d9888#ht_500wt_1182

I'm very new to GM trucks, read quite a bit about them but still dont know what to expect. I tend to offroad frequenly in the dunes, and am a general fan of offroad modifications. Been lurking on this forum for a while; wealth of information and great guys on here. Hope to meet you'all individually as time comes.

I have not recieved the truck yet but should do very soon .. I am currently overseas but will be back Stateside in 3 weeks. Till' then, i will be working on things i wanna get done to the Hoe'

Firstly, SUSPENSION!!! i want a very mild lift with better dampening suited for the sand.. I've been eying this kit. seems the best offering for my usage.. http://roughcountry.com/chevy_4wd_88-98_2-3.html

Will be running 285 BFGoodrich KOs on stock wheels.

Regarding Performance, i wanna get a set of OBX headers, an AFE Cold Air Intake and a tune.. Its either going to be a Black Bear tune or a Hypertech since ive worked with them before on the 7.3L Powerstroke i had and they worked wonders on the Ford.

Your thoughts please on the truck, price, mod list and suggestions.

So exited to be on here.

Moe

 

[retorq]

Good job on getting a left coast truck.

 

[KPOD]

Look at the BDS lift kit instead of the Rough Country, other than that it looks real nice

 

[SunlitComet]

that there is of mexico origin. kinda looks like it was painted under neath after manufacturing but still looks excellent for its age.

 

[97Tahoe2d4x]

Congrats on your new ride.

I too am new here and I also have a 2 dr Tahoe Sport. It's a 97 I got used back in 2000 with 48K on her. Now 250+K and counting, mostly stock.

I absolutely love mine and have no intention of letting it go. I think you'll love yours, too.

 

[08grey]

Nice find.

 

[Blown3ur]

Thank you for the warm welcome guys.. I'm sure i will get attached to this truck and love it as much as you'all love yours.

Look at the BDS lift kit instead of the Rough Country, other than that it looks real nice

BDS only offer a 6" lift.. I don't want to go that high. I just want a level stance and enough room to fit 33s.

I was actually weighing out my options and am considering just getting the torsion key leveling kit with new shocks all round.. Currently considering the Rough Country 2.0 shocks.. I would love to go for something high end like fox but i can't seem to find an offering. The reason i initially thought about the lift was because you get new control arms, bushing etc.. I believe those trucks do have issues with their bushings? I would expect that would be somewhat at the end of their functional life by then?

What do you think about just getting torsion keys and new shocks?

that there is of mexico origin. kinda looks like it was painted under neath after manufacturing but still looks excellent for its age.

I did notice that it seems to have been undercoated. Lets just hope its not a rust bucket underneath that paint haha.. Seems like a clean truck in general. Guess ill only tell when i see it in person.


97Tahoe2d4x - Good to hear your truck is soldiering on past 250K.. The reliability reviews are very mixed, some people seem to face more issues than others. The one clear problem between all is the fuel pump which has been changed on the truck i bought which is good news.

Thanks for the help guys.

Moe

 

[95escahoe]

Congrats, thats a pretty clean 2dr

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[97Tahoe2d4x]

Yep, fuel pump....I'm on my 4th one now. Whatever you do, don't buy the Airtex one. That only lasted 13 months, hard lesson learned. These darn pumps seem to quit on me after I fill up the tank.....AAAGGGHHH.

So far, replaced intake gasket with FelPro one, upgraded spider to new Delphi "real" injection system, just got done putting Magnaflow cats, tranny was rebuilt at 145K with whatever heavy-duty parts for it was available.

Other than transmission that developed a crack in the sun shell, I've been lucky not to have major issues with her.

Good luck with yours!

 

[SunlitComet]

check to make sure your new pump has the flat inline connector and make sure it ground on the nearby frame rail is good and clean. look here for reference. http://www.tahoeyukonforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=50903