New 07 tahoe (Project LabHauler)

[8.1 HD]

My new project is starting to take shape...

Before...
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/9/web/2361000-2361999/2361844_1_full.jpg

After...
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/9/web/2361000-2361999/2361844_8_full.jpg
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/9/web/2361000-2361999/2361844_9_full.jpg

over the next couple days it will be transformed...from stock to a mild custom...featuring products by Airaid, Carriage Works, GM Accessories, and minor paintwork by Spinning Wheel Fabrications to name a few...stay tuned for updates

[atv_freak]

Wow, everytime I see those I like em even more! Nice truck!

[tfunit]

Cool...sounds like some good plans.

[RAYJAY]

are we going to see it at carlisle .........:looking:



Jeff

[GMCBlack]

huge improvement man ive been wanting to see one like that :thumbup:

[Nick]

Man I like those. :drool:

[Colby 04]

looks good:cool:

what are the specs on the drop?

you need to update your sig:D

[runpasthefence]

is that an LT with the optional wheels, or an LTZ?

[slammedchevy01]

Very nice.....is that Silver Birch? Looks darker than my G'pa's 07.

[CKTA]

Wow, I did'nt even know you got that....let alone the drop. :lol: :wink: :lol:

[ibthumpin]

so whats different??? :think:
















:LOL:

[8.1 HD]

Truck is graystone metallic...drop is a 2/3 McGaughy's Deluxe.

Truck is a LT3 4x4...had only 63 miles when the suspension was ripped out.

[ibthumpin]

When going lifted, we're always concerned if its a full 6" lift (for example) - so do you get a full 2&3" lower?? (measuring the wheelwell gap)

[JB]

Only difference noticeable to me is the window is rolled down :dunno:

[CKTA]

When going lifted, we're always concerned if its a full 6" lift (for example) - so do you get a full 2&3" lower?? (measuring the wheelwell gap)

yes.

[Izzy]

Only difference noticeable to me is the window is rolled down :dunno:
I was thinking that too but the springs will still settle a little.

[thekl0wn]

I love 'em stock. But lowered makes 'em look bad@ss! Good job!

[8.1 HD]

Spindles...
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/9/web/2361000-2361999/2361844_10_full.jpg
Rear springs...
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/9/web/2361000-2361999/2361844_11_full.jpg

the springs still have to settle...even the stock fronts...I still have under 80 miles on it.

[Colby 04]

Only difference noticeable to me is the window is rolled down :dunno:

Your damn cataracts are getting bad eh?:LOL:

The rear is obviously lower in the after pics:slap:

[Blaze5509]

:drool:

I have been drooling over a new tahoe at the dealership but do not want to sell my soul to the devil to afford it. My friend is buying his GF one though so I can't wait to roll that thing.

[8.1 HD]

And today's mods...Polished billet grill from Carriage Works...full cut-out...no bolt over here....also the tint fairy showed up and darkened down the front windows and sunroof...
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/9/web/2361000-2361999/2361844_12_full.jpg
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/9/web/2361000-2361999/2361844_13_full.jpg

[chevycrew]

getting better and better by the day
you gona slap a billet bowtie on there?

[JB]

Your damn cataracts are getting bad eh?:LOL:


Its a stigmatism damnit :shutup:

[GMC HD 4x4]

It amazes me the little things you can do and the improvement is 100% better.


Nice job

[tfunit]

Tint makes a world of difference, and i really like that grill....making some quick progress.

[bnkrpt311]

looks pretty good so far, the roof rack needs to go for sure, and i think it would look much more smooth without the side moldings

[tahoen]

Love it!

Great job Dan!


:think: So, Do you still have the 8.1? Didnt you just buy a wagon?

[AirSchatz]

thats a sharp tahoe. good job

[Offroadr]

I struggled to see the diff as well. Maybe you shoulda went 5/7 LOL

[03BlueHD]

Love it!

Great job Dan!


:think: So, Do you still have the 8.1? Didnt you just buy a wagon?

Yes to both questions.....he has a problem I think.........too much time on his hands.......:whatever:

[YELLOWSS]

PRETTY NICE FOR A GROCERY GETTER! YOU SHOULD REALLY ADD SOME PINK GRAPHICS TO IT. THAT WOULD REALLY SET THINGS OFF THEN!!!HA!HA! BUT MY REAL QUESTION IS HOW DO YOU GET FIRECAT IN AND OUT OF HIS CAR SEAT?:charge:

[runpasthefence]

i can't find a 4x4 Dark Metallic Blue LT3 to save my live. been working at getting one of these things for a couple of months now.

[8.1 HD]

PRETTY NICE FOR A GROCERY GETTER! YOU SHOULD REALLY ADD SOME PINK GRAPHICS TO IT. THAT WOULD REALLY SET THINGS OFF THEN!!!HA!HA! BUT MY REAL QUESTION IS HOW DO YOU GET FIRECAT IN AND OUT OF HIS CAR SEAT?:charge:

Maybe I'll add some yellow or orange graphics:slap:

[8.1 HD]

:think: So, Do you still have the 8.1? Didnt you just buy a wagon?

Yeah the 8.1 is my toy and only see's the light of day when its nice out...wagon has been the wife's commuter/DD for a couple months now, but she'll pimp the 'Hoe come winter.

[1badgmc]

That's awesome! The first pics I've seen of one dropped.

[dirtybird]

Only difference noticeable to me is the window is rolled down :dunno:

You suck I was gonna say that too :LOL: but I can kinda see the difference. Like they said when it settles it'll b ok. That thing is looking sweet. Is it just being dropped, why not lifting it, I mean its a 4x4 right?! :phatyo:

[8.1 HD]

Is it just being dropped, why not lifting it, I mean its a 4x4 right?! :phatyo:


Have you seen my sig?? I have one lifted and now one lowered...best of both worlds.

[dirtybird]

Sorry, jealously was kicking in :lol: I'm not knocking you, just q&a. Keep us updated for sure!!

[8.1 HD]

Keep us updated for sure!!

Okay...finished the de-badge today..
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/9/web/2361000-2361999/2361844_14_full.jpg

up next is colormatched bowties.

[tdrumm]

I really like the new Hoes dropped, but I think it needs to go a little lower.

[JB]

slow down on the mods...your not gonna have anything left to do in a month :D

Looks great :head:

[Suareezay]

up next is colormatched bowties.
of course, because what modded truck would be complete without a colormatched bowtie?

hate to single you out specifically, but ive been seeing so many colormatched bowties on trashy trucks locally lately that its getting to me. It just seems like colormatching bowties is a thoughtless "durrrr...i can paint two thing the same color" type mod that a million people have already done. Its like lemme pull out cookie cutter checklest of obligatory mods...debadge: check, colormatch bowtie: check, altezzas: check. Yes, grey car, grey bowtie...we get it, you can match colors. Youre already ahead of the game (modding a GMT900), i say go another route, be daring, pick a color besides the obvious choice.

Tahoe looks good, and will look good either way, though.

[CKTA]

of course, because what modded truck would be complete without a colormatched bowtie?

hate to single you out specifically, but ive been seeing so many colormatched bowties on trashy trucks locally lately that its getting to me. It just seems like colormatching bowties is a thoughtless "durrrr...i can paint two thing the same color" type mod that a million people have already done. Its like lemme pull out cookie cutter checklest of obligatory mods...debadge: check, colormatch bowtie: check, altezzas: check. Yes, grey car, grey bowtie...we get it, you can match colors. Youre already ahead of the game (modding a GMT900), i say go another route, be daring, pick a color besides the obvious choice.

Tahoe looks good, and will look good either way, though.

Who ran over your dog this morning. :lol:

[Suareezay]

Who ran over your dog this morning. :lol:
lol this guy and his one-liners:lol:

im not hatin on the guy, a colormatched bowtie will look great...but when was the last time you saw a colormatched anything, stood back, and said to yourself "flippin sweet". I just think there are colors that look better with grey than grey.

[ridin2slow]

gloss black bowtie would look sweet

i know you said you were gonna do some paint work on it, how about matching the bowties to new paint?

[tfunit]

Colormatch bowtie would be cool....but i say to do a billet because the grill shell is already colormatched.

[CCChevyZ]

looks good man! im sure whatever u do it will look great! its your project, do it your way. Lots of opinions on this site...

[chicksdigit]

Badass make me want one more and more:clap:

[chevybird2006]

of course, because what modded truck would be complete without a colormatched bowtie?

hate to single you out specifically, but ive been seeing so many colormatched bowties on trashy trucks locally lately that its getting to me. It just seems like colormatching bowties is a thoughtless "durrrr...i can paint two thing the same color" type mod that a million people have already done. Its like lemme pull out cookie cutter checklest of obligatory mods...debadge: check, colormatch bowtie: check, altezzas: check. Yes, grey car, grey bowtie...we get it, you can match colors. Youre already ahead of the game (modding a GMT900), i say go another route, be daring, pick a color besides the obvious choice.

Tahoe looks good, and will look good either way, though.



i would have to agree....if you pull off the bowtie, throw some paint on it...and call it quits. i have to say that if done right colormatching can be a great mod. i took the time and did it right.
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/10/web/2338000-2338999/2338132_11_full.jpg
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/10/web/2338000-2338999/2338132_12_full.jpg


this is how i did it.
http://www.fullsizechevy.com/forums/showthread.php?t=211649

[Mark]

I'll have to agree, don't colormatch it. Go with something different. I was thinking transparent blue.

Tahoe looks awesome by the way!!! :rocking:

[JB]

of course, because what modded truck would be complete without a colormatched bowtie?

hate to single you out specifically, but ive been seeing so many colormatched bowties on trashy trucks locally lately that its getting to me. It just seems like colormatching bowties is a thoughtless "durrrr...i can paint two thing the same color" type mod that a million people have already done. Its like lemme pull out cookie cutter checklest of obligatory mods...debadge: check, colormatch bowtie: check, altezzas: check. Yes, grey car, grey bowtie...we get it, you can match colors. Youre already ahead of the game (modding a GMT900), i say go another route, be daring, pick a color besides the obvious choice.

Tahoe looks good, and will look good either way, though.

Your whole truck is color matched fool :idiot:

[Suareezay]

Your whole truck is color matched fool, how original is that?...hmmm, let me see wtf else can I paint black on my hoe today :idiot:

welcome to the 80's
99% of the trucks on the site have colormatched bowties. How many are all black:think:

and the 80s own:read:

edit: you didnt have to go back and "nice" it up...im not gonna cry:lol:

[KevMc]

Matty rags on me for not painting my mirrors :teddy:

[Izzy]

Matty rags on me for not painting my mirrors :teddy:
You deserved it. :dunno: :LOL:

[tahoen]

This whole thread is starting to make me sick!:puke:



























Great job again btw! :thumbup:

[KevMc]

You deserved it. :dunno: :LOL:

:word:

[JB]

99% of the trucks on the site have colormatched bowties. How many are all black:think:

and the 80s own:read:

edit: you didnt have to go back and "nice" it up...im not gonna cry:lol:

:thumbup:

[8.1 HD]

Got a couple more little things done..front bowtie is painted, and the rear one has been shaved..
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/9/web/2361000-2361999/2361844_17_full.jpg
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/9/web/2361000-2361999/2361844_16_full.jpg

[slammedchevy01]

who makes that grille? Looookin good!

[8.1 HD]

who makes that grille? Looookin good!
Carriage Works

[GMC HD 4x4]

:smokin:

[BogeyBoy82]

may i recommend some new GMC Yukon tailights...i really think they look much better than the tahoe ones...but the denali ones are horrific...stick to the all red yukon ones and you'll lose the pink looking reverse light the tahoes come with

[8.1 HD]

may i recommend some new GMC Yukon tailights...i really think they look much better than the tahoe ones...but the denali ones are horrific...stick to the all red yukon ones and you'll lose the pink looking reverse light the tahoes come with
That thought has crossed my mind...though I do have other plans...I don't know about the pink back-up light...mine are nothing but clear.

[CKTA]

Got a couple more little things done..front bowtie is painted, and the rear one has been shaved..
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/9/web/2361000-2361999/2361844_17_full.jpg
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/9/web/2361000-2361999/2361844_16_full.jpg


Nice!:clap:

[8.1 HD]

Had some time today and snapped a couple of updated pics...
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/9/web/2361000-2361999/2361844_18_full.jpg
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/9/web/2361000-2361999/2361844_19_full.jpg
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/9/web/2361000-2361999/2361844_20_full.jpg
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/9/web/2361000-2361999/2361844_22_full.jpg
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/9/web/2361000-2361999/2361844_21_full.jpg

[CKTA]

So now that it's been lowered a while....how do you like it?

[Blaze5509]

I knew those Tahoes would look good from the first spy shot I saw...

Your Tahoe is one of the sickest around right now. Your mods are subtle yet effective!

Ten thumbs up! :thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:

[8.1 HD]

So now that it's been lowered a while....how do you like it?
I wish I could go lower....










J/K...for a daily driver its perfect...can't really tell the difference in ride...all that matters is the wife likes how it rides and likes the height of it...:judge:

[8.1 HD]

Your Tahoe is one of the sickest around right now. Your mods are subtle yet effective!

Thanks...you described it exactly how I planned it to be.:head:

[CKTA]

I wish I could go lower....


J/K...for a daily driver its perfect...can't really tell the difference in ride...all that matters is the wife likes how it rides and likes the height of it...:judge:

:cool:


Yeah, looks perfect. :thumbup:

[arista5]

i dont have a color matched bowtie

mine is polished billet :read:

[8.1 HD]

i dont have a color matched bowtie

mine is polished billet :read:

:wtf:

[ibthumpin]

:wtf:

you'll have to excuse him, his brain is fried from designing his garage...


:LOL:

[CKTA]

you'll have to excuse him, his brain is fried from designing his garage...


:LOL:

:lol: 10 pounds of chit in a 5 pound bag! :lol:

[RAYJAY]

:lol: 10 pounds of chit in a 5 pound bag! :lol:

and a stripper pole .......lol

[8.1 HD]

Few new pics..
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/9/web/2361000-2361999/2361844_23_full.jpg
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/9/web/2361000-2361999/2361844_24_full.jpg
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/9/web/2361000-2361999/2361844_26_full.jpg
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/9/web/2361000-2361999/2361844_25_full.jpg
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/9/web/2361000-2361999/2361844_27_full.jpg

[Kid_Rock_GTX]

new rims! right on,:nopics: whatz the next set of mods?:jacked:

[RAYJAY]

newrimms look awsome.... also the factory rims were not to shabby either....


Jeff

[CKTA]

so so........:boring:



























:lol: :wink: :lol:

[freyguy]

Looks badass!!!

Wifey just got a black one last night and I'm already planning a de-badge. Was the rear bowtie just a stick on, or were there holes under there that needed to be shaved? I can't wait to clean it up some. Your mods are perfect.

[8.1 HD]

Looks badass!!!

Wifey just got a black one last night and I'm already planning a de-badge. Was the rear bowtie just a stick on, or were there holes under there that needed to be shaved? I can't wait to clean it up some. Your mods are perfect.


There are holes behind it.

[freyguy]

Dang, that stinks. If you don't mind me asking, how much did it cost you to get it shaved? I appreciate the info.

[8.1 HD]

shaved it myself...then took it to my paint guy.

[Larry B]

Nice looking truck. :10:
It's been almost a year and all I've done to mine is take out the carpet. Need to get a 2nd job to be able to finish it I guess. Are you going to the Backwoods Bash this weekend?

[freyguy]

It appears to be plastic, did you use a filler like bondo to shave? If not, what did you use?

Also, did your "hoe" come with the air suspension, and were you able to use it with the drop? I believe it comes with shock extenders, I'm just not sure and their website stinks. Also, did you have to C-notch the rear? I've seen c-notches on the 2wd 07 kits I saw online, but didn't see any in your pics.

Sorry for all the questions, but you seem to be one of the few "pioneers" with the 07. I appreciate your help. :bowtie:

[03BlueHD]

No air ride, no c-notch on his Tahoe.

He will have to tell you more about the shave - or actually fill I guess.

[boosilvy]

Man I like those. :drool:

Nick, What size wheels are you runnin? What drop? I like the looks of your truck in your sig.

[8.1 HD]

FREY, bondo was not used...since the part is a plastic/polycarbonate, a scrap piece was used and melted and dripped it to fill the holes...did it this way cause after time bondo would divot and look nasty.

[8.1 HD]

Nice looking truck. :10:
It's been almost a year and all I've done to mine is take out the carpet. Need to get a 2nd job to be able to finish it I guess. Are you going to the Backwoods Bash this weekend?

Larry, I "may" roll in tomorrow morning and take a walk around...if not see you in Carlisle.

[gmc4u2c]

I was wondering what kind of grill is that? Want to put one on mine and i really like the one on your Tahoe. Sweet ride by the way.

[8.1 HD]

I was wondering what kind of grill is that? Want to put one on mine and i really like the one on your Tahoe. Sweet ride by the way.
Carriage Works polished billet cut-out

[stook]

Only difference noticeable to me is the window is rolled down :dunno:
thats what i saw at first then i looked harder and realized it was lowered somewhat

[gmc4u2c]

Thanks for the info, appreciate it.