Tahoe PPV (police package)

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I sent 04BUCKET a PM with some extra details...but the Bilsteins 5100s fixed my shaking/unsettled chassis issues. Rides a thousand times better. My brake rotors are warped, which can be attributed for some of the shake, but the Bilsteins took care of most of the issue. The vehicle is also MUCH more comfortable now.

I ordered mine from 4WheelParts.com:

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I think either my shocks were trash (after 50k miles?) or the valving in the PPV shocks just isn't really right for the truck.
 

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Have a 2006 PPV model, former NY State Police highway use. Love my truck, had since 2009. Only saw about about 2-years road use after the PPV work was completed (delivered early/mid 2007). Top end 135, then limiter kicks in. Yes, lowered with sway bar. Tires are Wrangler AT w/Kevlar, been keeping same tires on it. Alignment has been really good, with only a .001 difference in 6-years!

I have been looking at getting the brakes done recently. I had pads changed a couple years ago, but feeling a bit long on stops. Last time it was in they stated rotors would need to be replaced. Any suggestions on brand for PPV model? I have been looking at Raybesto's, but being on the west coast there is nothing here w/o ordering them. A brake repair place here said something about Sentry(?) for commercial/police applications, but never heard of them. Any suggestions?

Been thinking of shocks as well. Any caveats or recommendations? Vehicle handles fine, but sometimes feels rough going over speed bumps, etc. Never had to replace shocks on any vehicle in my lifetime, but plan on keeping this truck for several more years.

Anyone have any interior shots of the center console setup from NY setups? Curious on how it used to look interior wise when in service.
 

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Hey guys i have an 08 ppv and i wanted to reprogram the drl and the security system i go crazy every time i lock my that i have to double check it due to no lights or horns operating when locking/unlocking so i saw a guy that said,yup you have the police mode on and i can cancel that ??? Is that right and if he cancels the police mode what would i loose gain ?

He can go into the computer and reset the DRL,Auto Headlights, and alarm to horn,lights,or both. Dealerships can also do this, not sure of the charge though.
 

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He can go into the DRL and reprogram the alarm, also DRL so they will work, and also the auto headlights. Dealers can do this also but I'm not sure of the cost.
 

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Has to do with the 4x4 knuckles
the SSV (4WD) police package is lowered 3 inches from regular Tahoe

the PPV (2WD) police package is lowered 4 inches from the regular Tahoe ride height
Used to increase our front trackwidth im in 2012 ppv ex fhp alligator alley patrol unit even though im 4th owner carfax was with it as trans warranty info and 6 bolt 6l90 convertor installed 2k miles before i bought feb/2024 with 177k i got 2012 8pass ebony leather and kept rubber mat thats only avil to ssv/ppv tahoes my dad orders his f150s&250s that way current is 7.3 gas gawdziller ls looking big block but its first time we have both driven black 4drs at same time in over 30 years of driving around in different trucks one thing we both also have in comoon rather no car if its mopar lol but i got my love for the boties in his 77 scotttsdale on 40s circa 1984 new trucks in 86 both s 10s my first ride was 85gmcs15 pre sonoma lil gmc bought for summer vacation in 85 by grand parents wasnt used for daily use for 4 years neighbor said letme take to work metrodade pd so in few years craigs not going to have to replace everything all at once lil iron duke no match for master disaster or wizard of distruction 4cl fox coupe with 9 clutches 3 trans in 5 years shop building borg and beck was like how much nitrous u running i said o not even a svo turbo. Was the 50 series tires lol but this ppv has been my new fav since hsc ranges had trans issues wasnt anyrhing to compare but now 15 years later ppv still on top of heap just my thoughts
 

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Has to do with the 4x4 knuckles

Used to increase our front trackwidth im in 2012 ppv ex fhp alligator alley patrol unit even though im 4th owner carfax was with it as trans warranty info and 6 bolt 6l90 convertor installed 2k miles before i bought feb/2024 with 177k i got 2012 8pass ebony leather and kept rubber mat thats only avil to ssv/ppv tahoes my dad orders his f150s&250s that way current is 7.3 gas gawdziller ls looking big block but its first time we have both driven black 4drs at same time in over 30 years of driving around in different trucks one thing we both also have in comoon rather no car if its mopar lol but i got my love for the boties in his 77 scotttsdale on 40s circa 1984 new trucks in 86 both s 10s my first ride was 85gmcs15 pre sonoma lil gmc bought for summer vacation in 85 by grand parents wasnt used for daily use for 4 years neighbor said letme take to work metrodade pd so in few years craigs not going to have to replace everything all at once lil iron duke no match for master disaster or wizard of distruction 4cl fox coupe with 9 clutches 3 trans in 5 years shop building borg and beck was like how much nitrous u running i said o not even a svo turbo. Was the 50 series tires lol but this ppv has been my new fav since hsc ranges had trans issues wasnt anyrhing to compare but now 15 years later ppv still on top of heap just my thoughts
Let me know when this AI learns ENGLISH! If this is a human then he needs to go back to school and learn how to write in proper readable sentences!
 

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I know his "." key works because he typed "7.3"

I also liked the 2.3 turbo (svo/thunderbird) ...and merkur xr4ti!
 
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