Ryan's 2002 Tahoe Project

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I don't have yokahomas... But I just like the tread maybe for a next tire lol
 
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Got the new front air deflector and fogs on last night. I really thought that would be a pretty simple swap but man, those GM clips are crazy! Had to completely removed the bumper just to be able to get them off and then reinstalled.

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Your paint looks really really good for 2002. I mean it looks really good but it's surprising that its from 2002
 
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Your paint looks really really good for 2002. I mean it looks really good but it's surprising that its from 2002

Thanks man. That's one of the things that made me choose this truck. The paint's still got a great shine to it. I buffed the hell out of it when I got it, which helped a lot.

The mechanics and exterior have been really well cared for, especially for 200K+ miles. I only wish they'd taken as good of care of the interior too.
 
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So, one of the last pieces I need to track down to finish my front end is a new grille. I really like the look of the '06 LTZ grille, which has just the horizontal strip chromed, and the rest of it body-colored, but I'm not keen on giving the dealer $700 for a new one.

Anyone know of a good aftermarket one with that look? Or, does anyone know of a solid way to paint the chrome on mine to get that look?
 
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I finally made it to the parts store today and picked up a simple gear puller to help me get past the torsion bar speedbump. The rest of the passenger side is now torn down, so hopefully tomorrow I get to throw everything back together and wrap up this stage of the project. Fingers crossed.
 
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Well, it took about 2 weeks longer than expected, but I finally got the suspension stuff finished. I guess flu season was a bad time to take this on, but oh well. Here she sits fresh back from the alignment shop:

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Now if I could just make up my damn mind on which wheels I want!
 

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Chromimum black euromax with 305 40 22
DONE
 

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For $950 shipped cant go wrong.
 
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