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[@lsxmatt]

Phew this was a long one... Kept a lot of the install details in there, so let me know what everyone thinks. I would also love to hear your opinions on Tahiti's new look, and what additional mods you may want to see! P.S, I already have plans for power mods... #10secondtahiti

[@jacoby1234ification]

LsxMatt Have you thought about doing a undercoat spray for protection and what about Flowmaster’s dual exhaust that would be cool

[@brianc5537]

Silverado 2500 hood?

[@brianc5537]

Mirror turn signals

[@marcusmendoza9354]

LsxMatt those badges are for the new tahoe Z71’s I’m looking to order some myself cause the original Z is red instead of black

[@lsxmatt]

Brian C it already has those👍

[@v6mustang551]

Not gonna lie I got emotionally attached to my Tahoe with 250,000 miles and fully restored it using OEM parts. It looks and runs like brand new. Probably a big waste of money but I’m still very happy with it 👍

[@rayben3972]

I regret selling my 2004 tahoe to buy a 2015 WK2. First vehicle i ever worked on by myself and fixed by myself. I miss it, especially after seeing the new owner abuse it and hydrolock the engine by driving through flood waters with a cold air intake

[@Phone-sh7jg]

Wait for gas to go back to 5.50 gal

[@noah_loans]

Willing to bet it will last you another 20 years with minimal maintenance

[@bbsal4031]

Haha you're not alone, I'm still emotionally attached to our 2001 excursion. I still baby it and buy new things to pretty it up. It's been so good to us I can never let it go. So no way is any of this a waste of money; these vehicles totally deserve it!

[@jamesrand5872]

The best part about it all is probably that you don't have a car payment!

[@carlosdavis2073]

Wow imagine being able to change a headlight without having to take ur bumper off. must be nice

[@deezygoham]

It makes life so much simpler I swear

[@gdowdy]

ahaha yessir welcome to VW mk4 life

[@cadenreed03]

Imagine being able to change ur headlights without taking off your radiator

[@mikec6159]

FELT DAT SHIT

[@ltzezay4730]

@@gdowdy rip

[@dwalmop2]

The taillights actually look pretty decent, but I'm yet to see a set of aftermarket headlights that don't look ridiculous. The badges look great! I wish I would have done that on my old tahoe, which was pretty much identical to yours.

[@Des420]

Whoa... Look at you using the paid content notice, being 100% honest about things. How dare you be an example for KZbinrs to follow?!

[@killakam123321]

Fr honest is just refreshing on youtube

[@LOWLOWS18]

Flip your tail/brake light from the top to the middle and put your blinkers on the top

[@IAMWAXX]

i was saying the same in my head. 🤣

[@brysongodo2369]

Older cars don't suck... you just need to take good care of them like this one

[@ViewlesS13]

"It's not that I don't like the way it looks, it's that I dont like the way it looks" 😂🤣

[@Impala1963]

@Shadow why you gotta hate? This guy too the time to teach you something and that’s what you come up with? You should make this a better world not make it worse, don’t understand your logic

[@mywallyandme9199]

@@Impala1963 I guess you didn't notice the quotation marks. Shadow is quoting what LsxMatt said in the video

[@fintansky9369]

@@Impala1963 You are so stupid kid.

[@habanero8192]

LsxMatt >>> I like what you're doing overall to your vehicle, it's starting to look quite good. I hope that your replacement lights do not start developing condensation, the front ones are especially prone to this. Also, be careful with tire rub: it's kinda like the saying about roaches, if you see (1) one roach, there's bound to be a (100) a hundred more; with rubbing what you've noticed will be the minimal amount until you're on some really rough roads, or your vehicle is really laden (weighed down), that's when you'll see the "real" total amount of rubbing. If I were in your place I'd just use the tires until time came to replace them, then I'd go back to the original specs (or at least something a smidge smaller). Great video, thank you for the share! ;-) PS ... when you were showing the rear fender well about the tire rubbing I noticed that your rear shock looked quite busted and rusted. Maybe you're do for a new pair of rear shocks, and if you're considering a front "level kit" maybe just forgo that for replacing the springs with the shocks; the springs may just be sagging because they're old. This way you get a better ride and look instead of a nice looking ride that doesn't ride right; now say that 10x quick! ;-)

[@DrzPr3ttyBoy]

Dude that editing transition 16:37 was done so perfect and in sync I damn near thought it was magic where he got that other bulb from mid air shit! 😂😂

[@DB-Slugz]

Yeah wtf 😂

[@enjoylife7030]

The truck looks great but that Tahoe clearly did not spend much of its life in New York.

[@ItsCleto]

Being from Buffalo, I completely vouch for that.

[@prestondoring2640]

Cleto also from Buffalo I can also vouch for that

[@6ixset106]

@@prestondoring2640 why is that? It would have rust everywhere or something?

[@Sawashi32]

6ix set Because the entire bottom of this truck, including around the wheel wells would be a complete pile of rust if it had spent a decent amount of time in New York.

[@tonystarks9179]

All the salt

[@KITT089]

The Tahoe Looks Great!! Several small changes make a big difference overall!! The way it looks does not reflect the mileage you've taken very good care of the Tahoe.

[@zackhutcheson6359]

Looks great! I think if you leveled it, removed side steps, all gray plastic and replaced with new black plastic such as rear bumper plastic and front lower valence it would be just right!

[@davebarron5939]

Man you do a nice job, detailed, informative, and enjoyable. I liked the add for your promo as well. Glad to see you getting some extra support, Thanks.

[@BoopSnoot]

Except 1) Googone should not be used on painted surfaces. Alcohol is safe and usually works too. 2) Multi-letter disconnected badges like that almost always come with a clear sticky sheet over the letters, that's not just to protect it during shipment, its also for application. You are NOT supposed to eyeball the placement, but use that with a piece of blue tape above that sticky clear sheet to line everything up like a hinge, then remove the adhesive facing the paint, and press in place. If for some reason its lacking it, which I've never seen, you can place tape over the lettering so they all stay in position and do the same. The lettering adhesive will be stronger than the tape, so once pressed on you can easily remove the tape.

[@milkman1026]

I loved my headlights on my 2000 Silverado. Those pins made things super easy. My 2013 required moving the grille and everything just to change a bulb, let alone replacing the entire light.

[@jacoby1234ification]

I love what you’re doing to the Tahoe I think it would be better to use the LED turn signals bulbs

[@supermike0822]

Well done... you modernized the look without using a bunch of fake stuff from Autozone and going crazy with plastidip. Hope the headlights hold up... the wheels look great, and leveling will help a lot. You could always go with leveling shocks (like Rancho quickifts) which do a great job and prevent having to use pucks.

[@L92_Joe]

99-02 hd grill and bumper cap next It would look so good on there

[@kallmehh]

HD bumpers conversions make a helluva difference

[@juliorubalcava95]

I got a 2002 tahoe z71 with hd front end

[@L92_Joe]

@@juliorubalcava95 this information is most pleasing wise decision young grasshopper

[@juliorubalcava95]

@@L92_Joe idk mine came out clean

[@PatrickJRoland]

Transfer tape is the easiest way to get the logo aligned. You can find it at Joann fabrics and there is even a dollar store alternative to it as well but it’s not full see through at the dollar store but it works the same.

[@wildwestwashservices7612]

Hello! I used to do interior and exterior car repair. All of your hard plastic pieces inside and out, if you just take your heat gun on low and take your time will brings the black the gray back! Doled out color and scratches and gouges!

[@ryankursehuston]

Cleaner without the wind visor on front. Great vid! The light upgrade made all the difference

[@mariosandoval9290]

Used to work in advance auto and gm trucks were the easiest bulbs to change out. All of them. It was a pain changing out all these other cars bulbs. Some are literally impossible. Those few changes make the truck look way better. Nice job bro. Did almost the same on my 04 Silverado reg cab and made a huge difference.

[@jundialhaqiqa9907]

The Tahoe looks great, you should tint the front windows too.

[@billy-waynejeffcoat4828]

Granted I don't know where he lives but some states prohibit front window tint

[@BlackOpsRules72]

Im guessing new york worst state to have window tints wont inspect your car with window tints super illegal take it from me I live in new york🤦‍♂️

[@tonystarks9179]

Colorado and Alaska as well

[@thafutureonline619]

@@tonystarks9179 i live in colorado and i have 5% on all my windows and i still can get inspected

[@colormesarge]

@@tonystarks9179 Nah dawg. In Colorado it's 27% but inspection is only for exhaust. You can leave the front windows untinted and do whatever you want with the back and still be legal. It's so bright here you can have 5% and not be hassled.

[@carbonracer1432]

Looks amazing! Couple questions: •Are you going to “restore” the plastic? (Bumpers, side, roof rack, etc ?) •Are you going to swap the plate lights with LED?

[@kermaniriarte7541]

Should definitely restore or paint them black.

[@dobermadd]

@@kermaniriarte7541 oh please don't, no black

[@mikebihg2872]

They’re grey not black

[@beulahboi]

I get all butt hurt when people go ripping off emblems ect. You got taste though. It works. It looks good.

[@HotRed00]

beulahboi why get butthurt ?

[@beulahboi]

I like things kept original, usually. Just a preference. I wouldn't tell anyone what to do. I'd just shake my head and stop watching lol

[@roargimnes329]

Came across your videos by coincidence on youtube. I have a 2004 Tahoe myself. The way you are filming and explaining how to diy is great! :-) I have no skills about how to fix my car and modifying it. You have done great job with your Tahoe and your choice of mods. It looks fantastic and is not tacky. You are inspireing and I hope you continue with new videos of your Tahoe. After watching just a couple of your videos, I have already started modifying and looking for parts for my car. It takes a bit longer time to find the parts I want here in Norway. Much smaller marked here for Tahoe. But I am not giving up. :-) I really like your style of mods, you got a new follower. :-)

[@eatt1299]

Awesome videos, I just bought a 2001 Tahoe, and I have learned a lot about it from your videos. Keep it up!

[@chivoa2554]

@LsxMatt looks great. I'm proud of you my son. I got an 03 runs like a champ just did an oil change on it electric fan, transmission fluid flush out plus filter, and new front rods

[@bearallb]

The space between the hood and the grille you could paint the body color grille tabs trim black so then it just disappears Hope you understand what

[@michaels2208]

I was looking for an older sliverado and found you. Now I'm looking for an 06 tahoe. Will work better for my family and save me money upfront. Love the videos thank you

[@jarroddowning3718]

Pro tip. When you put the rear Chevrolet logo on put masking tape over the lettering peel the back off and the tape holds the lettering in place press onto lift gate and pull tape off

[@DanielG369]

I did most of what you did to my Z71 burban! I recommend painting the bottom plastic that's grayish along with the side steps etc black. It makes it look cleaner and sharper imo. Matches the window tint etc better. Love the truck!!

[@jacksmiththeboss]

Looks good, better than it did. You made good choices on parts and sold the shit out of that speaker.

[@user-bn3ji1tm3o]

I think the mods did you are very tasteful excellent! Since you switched from gold to black I think all the gray trim you have on the bumpers and door handles and side mirrors painted black would make everything really pop ! And look much more modern! And really bad assss!

[@mitchellbruce]

My turn signal looks like a fish tank

[@alittlehair3056]

rip

[@Jak2bossbf3]

Good job keeping your blinker fluid topped off👍

[@Thohean]

The problem with aftermarket LED lights is that the brightness difference between the running lights and brake lights is not that much, so it's super hard to tell that someone is braking. Also, amber turn signals are much safer, as there's no ambiguity as to weather it's a turn signal or just a bake light.

[@jorgegeorgegeorge4567]

Man this truck looks amazing great job man🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@jonjohnson102]

“Truck”

[@Dwarfinator_]

The headlights and turns have butyl. So they're sealed. Also silicone is the worse thing to use if there is a opening. A good storm and you'll be opening then to drain them. Also leds in a reflector housings for headlights is the worse thing to do, go get some 9011 and 9012 halogen bulbs. 100x brighter then those amazon leds Or just retro fit some led projectors if you want leds.

[@YungSC3]

Perfect man!!! Simplicity is key you did that man!

[@Craig-fg1hm]

I call it updating and upgrading. You'd be surprised how you can fall in love with your vehicle all over again if you tastefully mod it a bit. I'm doing exactly what you did to your rig with my '03 Black Durango. When I'm done it's gonna look bad ass. Rig looks great bro. Good job!

[@flyingmunk8956]

Do a video for the chrome on the rear bumper. I have a suburban with chrome front and back. The back looks great but the front keeps surface rusting. I use a chrome polish and protector that made it a lot better. But it keeps rusting. Nice video btw 👍

[@CCharlesHahn]

If I could make a suggestion, you might consider picking up some black ColorBond or similar paint/dye to turn the gray plastic rocker and bumper trim black too... I think it would really tie everything together and make the trim look less worn.

[@dakotaguru7822]

The badass soccer dad that ends up treatin the kids soccer game like fifa mobile Not hating just a thought that popped in my head 😂😂😂

[@kevinbreese5739]

Really impressive transformation, Tahoe looks fantastic, and what an incredible bang for the buck you got there. The wheels are a huge improvement and the tires look awesome. One big downside is those tires are HEAVY. So many people (especially truck guys) have no idea just how much all that rotational mass kills the performance of the vehicle. If you just slowly cruise around and prioritize looks over performance than it doesn't matter. And there is nothing wrong with that, especially if you already have a fast car, which you do. Me personally, I couldn't bring myself to do it. Even with an H/C/I Z06 in the garage, I love the fact my F150 can run low 13's, and handles surprisingly well for a big truck. Wish I could have both the badass beefy truck look and the performance but often doesn't work that way. Tried to strike a nice balance. Either way, awesome job on the Tahoe, and props to you for all the work you do yourself.

[@dobermadd]

Sir, I am in love with your truck. It looks perfect, the wheels look so clean. the badges are perfect, lights are sweet. Honestly I personally don't like when people modify their cars cause most of the time they look hideous or super flashy, but yours is another level, everything looks like it's stock but new. I swear I even like it more than the new Tahoes haha, congrats man!

[@jonjohnson102]

“Truck”

[@Danman1972]

My 08 truck is looking a bit tired. A good way to bring it back. Might have to do the same. Polished up the headlights the other day and it made a big difference. Might U-pol raptor line the bed and hail damaged bed caps to give it a cleaner look. Maybe even update the stock radio as you did with something a bit more modern this year.

[@That1BVP]

If this was my vehicle, I would install a CB radio. Those things are fun.

[@Tao_Peace]

I've got a 2003 and these suckers are bulletproof! Don't molest it, but simply update the headlights and maybe a hood bug deflector but keep it original! They'll go forever! Merry Christmas 🎄

[@todaywithbk]

Really nice job 👌. It makes it look like a new vehicle. Keep it up!

[@eddiewaters5445]

And if you take those bolts off the fog light housing you can remove them unit and then put bigger brighter led bulbs in that’s what I had to do. Big difference compared to the smaller ones that fit without removing the housing.

[@UnlimitedSound-ck9iw]

I want to do exactly this to a suburban when I get one. I do not want to jack it up because I’m handicapped, it’s got to be low enough to the ground so I can get in and out and also have my power chair in the back. I also want to have all the windows tinted except for the windshield and have some kind of system in it, nothing too fancy, just some six by nines on the doors and in the rear and one built-in sub, no boxes because I’m gonna need the space in the back, also I would put another newer black books shield in the front, it looks good like that, that’s all I would do and get it detailed inside and out. I have the bumpers sprayed. It looks good man.

[@wayj2002]

Order some high beam led bulbs I have 6500k on my 17 traverse. A must have for night travel

[@Renatiux84]

Looks awesome man! I am currently updating my Honda Ridgeline 07' and giving it a facelift and some other things. It has over 178K on it and still riding baby smooth.

[@salehabdullah9573]

I'm your friend from saudi arabia from Middle East very good job i love you work on your tahoe i'll do some works on my avalanche 2013 😎👌🏼thanks go-ahead

[@jonhubbard5787]

You actaully did everything in the same manner as I had once planned to do to mine. Minus wheel swap. I'm actually fond of the z71 wheel. The wheel that design was ever placed on. It's unique. Yeah definitely put 3" keys up front

[@Brightleaf_Auto]

That looks damn good! That's one Chevy I would rock for sure!

[@deanwilliams534]

Saturday morning coffee entertainment. Everything is an improvement. Truck looks great. A modern take on a classic tahoe. It all looks factory, tight and right. Enjoyed the whole thing.

[@3rdgenrat394]

I think it would be pretty cool to see you later on down the road do a cat eye swap on it!

[@steveleggett344]

Looks good. I painted my tow hooks red. Really pops ! Repainted my grill emblem gold and several coats of clear. Painted all other bow tie emblems red. Installed Escalade rims.

[@darrylsevier6121]

Looks awesome man, excellent choicess all around on your upgrades. I have an '05 Z-71 in Bermuda blue i've taken very good care of...you've just inspired me to give it a similiar makeover to make it more appealing to my 13 year old son who will be driving before you know it. These old Tahoes really do age well with minor modifications and a little TLC!

[@ToxicPanda97]

This is exactly what I would do. Would have went for black wheels to wrap up the look but it's so tastefully done. Love it.

[@ItzThatOneMatt]

Sick. Makes me miss my suburban😭

[@jaywheeler8207]

Nice job! It’s the little details that really make a difference! Look’s Great 👍🏻

[@livingtherufflife]

It's always amazing what new plastic light/lens do to a vehicle, like new, looks great and thanks for the ebay links.

[@usmc0311]

That’s actually a good idea to silicone the headlights. I have a 02 burban and I’m going to get new headlights. Didn’t think about using silicone but I am now

[@kidundead7373]

Good vid man fasho but one tip ☝🏼 use gloves ANYTIME you touch LED lights because the oil from your fingertips is terrible for them 😬

[@seanybreeze315]

I’ve been glued to your vids bro. I love them. I just recently bought myself an 05 tahoe and want to change everything you changed as well as the bumpers.

[@tomsloger4073]

Looks really good ! The small subtle changes nake a big difference.

[@bigmac5219]

Man go 22's if you can she will be badass

[@austinp1124]

Derrick Burns aka Big Mac “It” A car (or pickup) or anything other vehicle isn’t a person

[@eddiewaters5445]

I call my goldarr..mine is the pewter beige. I did black for accent color black wheels tail lights tint etc. ordering new tail light and headlight housings. Got all the lighting inside and out converted to led. Then I just have the lowering springs and catback exhaust with headers to get and I’m done.

[@Skylah-zc4gd]

This video really helped me because I was planning on changing the emblems/badges, and the head & tail lights on my 2006 Suburban. Been searching for a video to help me install the lights step by step.

[@Santos1of1Productions]

He Went from “Got to go get the kids“ to ” Went to go get between the legs”

[@robert-vv6bi]

in my opinions yu should swap out the mirror for black mirrors / maybe tow mirrors, take off the window rock blocker thingy🤣🤣, get some new sidesteps and the plastic on the bumpers where yu can step swap it out for black 8 don’t think the grey looks good, i’m also a fan of the z71 wheels but you should get them professionally painted black

[@pcFOREVER89100]

I haven't seen an early 00's Tahoe in such good shape in years! And it is looking great!

[@queendriver1]

Miss my Tahoe, yours looks awesome, before and after you can definitely see the difference. good job!

[@LamborghiniReven1000]

Matt! Your passenger side LED low beam bulb is not seated correctly! The LED chips should be exactly at the 3:00 and 9:00 positions, but instead they are more at the 2:00 and 7:00 positions. This will result in a shitty beam pattern and glare to oncoming drivers. You should be able to adjust the chips to be in the correct location, then your lights will be great! Don't forget to aim your headlights too, that way the light is on the road where it belongs, and not in the eyes of other drivers haha. Also you should get some LED drop in bulbs for the DRL and turn signal. All you'll need is resistors for the turn signals.

[@kylebrooks9186]

Now just add behind the grill light bar did it on mine and looks sick 32” top grill row and 2 9” on the both looks nice and bright on dark roads

[@dalcallcenter2879]

I did the same on my 03 z71 suburban. New modern z71 badges,grill emblem,headlights,tailights,led bulb conversion,short antenna,22" black wheels and window visors. Looks 100x beter and much more up to date. My only gripe about yours is the emblems the ones you picked are terrible. The ones i got are the one they used on the 05+ models and fit in that same area and are the z71 4x4 emblem. other than that i did basically the same mods lol

[@05tech]

Being seeing a few videos of rebuilding Tahoes/Yukon’s.... very nice. I want an 05’ Yukon Denali. Want to jack it up and have it ready for Houston Floods. Great video! 🔥

[@chrishipwell9116]

Very classy upgrades. The badges look great against the color. Glad you pulled that bug guard off too. Would’ve pulled away from the new lights. Love how it came out. And you live in New York. The body is clean. You kept it in really great shape. Great work.

[@americanoutdoorstv7648]

I like this truck. Not overkill, nor underkill.

[@Overlandlife_]

I have the same Tahoe 06 z71 4x4 but you can put the leds into the headlights. I believe it’s a 6mm and remove the couple bolts holding the plastic piece in and put the bulb in and screw it back together. Took me less than 5 mins

[@Overlandlife_]

There’s KZbin videos of it that’s how I found out and did mine. Very easy to do, but the 880 bulbs for a fog lights I’m the same way I can’t get the cooling fan through. So I ordered led pods to put in them

[@Itzmrfizz_backup]

future note, whe you use your finger to smooth silicone lick your finger before you do it, one it doesnt stick to your finger as much and it makes a smoother bead once you run your finger across it.

[@JoeyLovesTrains]

interesting that the turn signals are no longer amber. I know that us accepts turn signals that are either amber, or just the tail light itself blinking. Europe is pretty picky about that, not only do you need to have amber turn signals, but you also need to have a 3rd one on the side of the car.

[@Shakira_6.0]

Can definitely tell there are some imperfections with the Chevrolet logo but cant tell at distance. I like it overall

[@kermaniriarte7541]

You should keep the Eyebrow, paint the bumpers black or restore them. Also a leveling kit and a bull bar. It Already looks awesome, but if you add those few things it will transform the Tahoe again.

[@djfluffyfluff5814]

God if only my Benz was as easy to work on as this great video man truck looks fantastic

[@evlutionzllc5519]

Keys, Bilsteins, and a 2014 Silverado bumper painted to match.

[@gtric1466]

Have the same Tahoe , same color. also it's amazing how well the paint stayed. I had mine ceramic coated looks like new. may want to put the bug deflector back on.

[@louiep9862]

Definitely needs some leveling,the front end looks slightly low.Other than that I like the mods you did and tastefully done all around.

[@RYTHMICRIOT]

Wheel spacers will increase rubbing as it increases the travel radius of the wheel as it tracks through a turn.

[@JesusTorres-bw3bn]

That’s a beautiful classic Tahoe it’s perfect 🤩

[@king21w48]

i had put leds in my suburban, and all i did for the bulbs, because they were just a lil too long, i pulled the mount off i also got the led brights, and they are awesome for people that cut you off, and even during the day

[@BT-xm4cq]

Looks GREAT good looking Tahoe you cant go wrong with a Chevy !!!!

[@kodysauve3274]

She looks great dude ! I think I'll have to do the same to my Suburban.

[@allmyfriendsaredead3107]

You should retrofit the headlights man.. Tahoe looks clean btw!

[@Dandoun6191]

Watched this maybe 5 times...love the tahoe videos. I used them as a template for my escalade. You rock man👍

[@eddiewaters5445]

Also if you do led for turn signals be ready to wire load resistors to each bulb. Pretty easy just a little tedious.

[@sixtopompa9811]

The rims u had on there were better then the new ones

[@christianobrien4465]

Love the way this truck came out