Thunder: a 2003 Tahoe build

[outcast99]

A lot has happened and to save the boring story here’s a quick run down. The roof rust ended up extending further than I was oKay with, the windshield frame was gone, only held in by a seal. So I pulled my stereo, and sold it cheap.

I did go big on my Sierra though, 22x12, 2” spacers, 37x13.50, Move bumper, custom back lit pods and light bar

 

[outcast99]

In the spirit of going bigger though, I also picked up some super duty Dana 60 axles. These will be going under my truck soon so I needed something to drive while it was down. What better than another Tahoe? Found a nice (body and paint, no rust, interior needs typical Chevy Tahoe work) 02 Tahoe that I’m going to put my lift and wheels on, along with my unused 1.5” body lift from my Sierra. If it won’t fit the 37s decent I’ll drop to 35s, no worry.

A few pics

 

[Rocket Man]

So the Tahoe formerly known as Thunder went from a few paint flaws to completely rusted out? That sucks! Well now you got a nice Sierra, at least I hope so! I assume you’ve thoroughly checked for rust on this one?

 

[outcast99]

So the Tahoe formerly known as Thunder went from a few paint flaws to completely rusted out? That sucks! Well now you got a nice Sierra, at least I hope so! I assume you’ve thoroughly checked for rust on this one?

Yea the more I dug into Thunder the worse it got. They covered their tracks well with bondo and paint. This one is rust free. Minor surface on rear section of frame but I’ll be cleaning it up soon.

 

[outcast99]

Should I start a new thread?

 

[Rocket Man]

Start a build thread on your pickup. We love build threads!

 

[outcast99]

I took some time to think about life and what I want, and how these builds fit into it. Decided ultimately I’m happy with the Sierra height, I have a 1.5” body lift I’ll throw on it to stop the minor rubbing, and then just clean it up.

The Tahoe, Neytiri, has parts ordered and arriving daily almost.

 

[outcast99]

All 4 wheels are here and 3 out of 5 boxes of the lift kit are here. I’m waiting on the other 2 boxes from RC that has to be sent back out, then I may powder coat lift parts. The tires haven’t even shipped yet. I’m going to order control arms, tie rods, hubs and 07 CV axles next

 

[outcast99]

So FedEx lost 2 off the lift boxes, called RC and Chase sent them out no problem, huge shout out to Chase! The tires shipped yesterday and I got tracking info today.

They should be arriving tomorrow. I’ll mount and balance wheels/tires Friday if all goes well

 

[outcast99]

Well this pallet showed up today, looks like I mount them tomorrow ‍