Updating The Tahoe Front End (New Headlights and LEDs)

Updating The Tahoe Front End (New Headlights and LEDs)
Parts Used
Headlights and Side Markers ebay.to/310vxXF
Low Beam amzn.to/36tnFPx
High Beam amzn.to/36oV0ew
Mirror Lights amzn.to/2O0ftQA
Daytime Running Lights amzn.to/37x2Zrh
Turn Signal Lights amzn.to/2uBY89y
Small Signal Lights amzn.to/30VRGX6
*Other Parts on the Tahoe
LOWERING PARTS
Spindles amzn.to/38nHlpp
Drop Keys amzn.to/36efWoq
Rear Springs amzn.to/2RDzuNE
Rear Shocks amzn.to/3arcCtt
DJM Relocation Kit ebay.to/2sIgPrN
Shock Relocation amzn.to/2NJOKrk
Bump Stops(Shorter ones) amzn.to/37drFVt
Upper A-arm amzn.to/2TJSkFB
Helper Air Bags amzn.to/2NGn8Dy
WHEELS AND TIRES
Wheels Used - 20" GMC Sierra Wheels
Find them Used Here ebay.to/2KOKJC8
Tires Size Used - 275/45-20
Find them Here amzn.to/2PBFJkb
Center Caps amzn.to/2SiDx3T
So I have had these terrible headlights in long enough. Not only do the headlights look bad but the bulbs needed to be upgraded aswell. I wanted to install some led headlights and upgrade the lighting on this thing. In this video we are installing all new led lights on the Z71 Tahoe. I also show you how to aim your headlights. After doing this I think its one of the single best modifications for your Tahoe or any vehicle for that matter. Hit the comments and let me know what you think....
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[@markcole883]

I'm changing mine out on my 2005 Tahoe today. Great video, thanks. It helped me very much. Looks so much better, makes the Tahoe look 10 years newer.

[@TWAMotorsports]

Thank you

[@bretjackson300]

Adjusting the headlights was very informative. Awesome stuff. Looks way better

[@TWAMotorsports]

Thank you.

[@kylemoran4699]

Lights look great. Really changed the look of the Tahoe.

[@TWAMotorsports]

Thank you Kyle. Its so much better at night now.

[@gonzalosalazar346]

Great video man. The tahoe looking 🔥🔥

[@TWAMotorsports]

Thank you. Getting closer

[@tedschauwecker613]

Looking good, was interested in upgrade for my 04 TAHOE AND NOW I AM READY TO GO. THANKS FOR THE DEMO !

[@TWAMotorsports]

Glad I could help

[@watuzi]

Great job, man. Thanks for showing us how to adjust the headlights correctly. My '05 Hoe needs adjusting also, now there's no excuse not doing it. Keep the Tahoe projects going.

[@TWAMotorsports]

Thank you. Glad it will help.

[@obslife1985]

Such a big difference and looks ALOT better. Great video

[@TWAMotorsports]

Thank you Frank. I love it at night now.

[@wyattearp1418]

I’m changing mine on my Chevy Z71 Suburban, thanks to you.

[@Eric2300jeep]

THANK YOU for being the only Chevy/GM owner on KZbin who correctly installed AND adjusted their lights! Going to give you a pro tip since you did such a great job: Unplug your passenger side Low beam and verify which wire is ground. Now switch on your High beams. Check for continuity on the ground wire back to the battery. If it's no longer grounding then do this! Splice into that Low beam ground and connect the newly spliced in wire to ground somewhere on the truck. Either back to the battery ground or frame etc. Now your low beams on both sides will stay on when you switch to High beams! Keep up the great videos!

[@TWAMotorsports]

Thank you for the tip

[@kellyaustin7487]

Absolutely looks much better. Bang per buck improvement for sure. Thanks for sharing. I know I'm late to the party but better late then never. One love.

[@TWAMotorsports]

Thank you

[@143247143]

Truck looks good (makes me miss mine). Your the only one that will ever notice the silicone. Thanks for the love at the end. Keep up the good work.

[@TWAMotorsports]

Thank you. Silicone drives me crazy lol. Thanks for the pictures

[@jeffgraham48]

Huge improvement. I have to do mine. LEDs make a huge difference.

[@TWAMotorsports]

Thank you. It is life changing better.

[@thump2727]

Just changed all my lights front and bac, now it's time for interior led lights

[@garytytko7026]

@@TWAMotorsports ⁰ $⁹

[@kingdiamondgod5824]

Just came across your videos for Z71 now I can work on my Z71 Tahoe upgrade everything awesome video

[@TWAMotorsports]

Thank you. Hopefully the videos help you

[@peteperez7234]

Enjoying your video's, very informative and thanks for taking the steps on how to. Thanks for sharing.

[@TWAMotorsports]

Thank you

[@deanwilliams534]

My friend you are much more patient than I am... I would have thrown them out in the street. End product looks great. Worth the effort. Thanks for your help.

[@TWAMotorsports]

Thank you. It does take some patience

[@wyattearp1418]

Thank you very much for sharing this video!

[@GiantPinhead]

Outstanding! Really well done and very helpful.

[@TWAMotorsports]

Thank you. Glad I could help

[@demollabonner6795]

Amazing video I did my Silverado a few months ago I will be turning my lights and get another set 👍👍💯💯

[@TWAMotorsports]

Thank you

[@laconecta6853]

Looks really nice thx for the video

[@TWAMotorsports]

Thank you

[@MrBigR928]

I have LEDs from the headlights to the license plate on my Trailblazer. Love'em🥰. Some real nice rides at the end of this video 💯👍🏿

[@TWAMotorsports]

Definitely brighter

[@B2stunt1]

Definitely going to be doing this to my tahoe.

[@TWAMotorsports]

It's worth it to me.

[@biggabe4904]

Great video, I will do my headlights led. So cool. Az Tahoe love.

[@TWAMotorsports]

Thank you

[@wayne1141]

Good job. I will do this to my Tahoe.

[@TWAMotorsports]

Thank you. You will love it.

[@clindberg1492]

Good job and insightful, thanks!

[@TWAMotorsports]

Thank you

[@davidbruton4768]

Love grey sweatpants season!!!!

[@TWAMotorsports]

Keeps me warm lol

[@RidingChevy]

Thank u for showing me how to change my interior light in my 2005 tahoe it didn't even take me long 💯💯💯 got all my led lights in 🤙🏾🤙🏾

[@TWAMotorsports]

Glad it helped

[@RidingChevy]

@@TWAMotorsports yes it did awesome work u do keep it coming 💯💯💯

[@Carflip]

Nice! I will be replacing mine aswell 👍👍

[@TWAMotorsports]

Thank you. Its definitely worth the money

[@andyacosta1985]

Looks nice I had a 2001 chevy silverado and to me was one of the easiest headlights to work on,but the new ones now that's a different story lol

[@TWAMotorsports]

Thank you. The aftermarkets are not that bad but do need a lot of adjustments

[@jimrodriguez8047]

Great video

[@TWAMotorsports]

Thank you

[@wyattearp1418]

What you did , looks 100% better!

[@TWAMotorsports]

Thank you

[@MEANGENE]

nice lights looks really good

[@TWAMotorsports]

Thank you. I love them

[@MEANGENE]

@@TWAMotorsports no prob

[@eldelagmc1341]

Looking good 💯

[@TWAMotorsports]

Thank you

[@eldelagmc1341]

@@TWAMotorsports u welcome hey I took off my racks from my Yukon I like the view..pretty kool.👍

[@TWAMotorsports]

@@eldelagmc1341 nice. They look better that way

[@nickymemoli8693]

Now that looks good on a white toho

[@TWAMotorsports]

Thank you

[@artgutierrez3001]

Turned out gr8 bro.. big diff should become a standard in every car trk and suv out there...

[@TWAMotorsports]

Thank you. I agree that every car needs them.

[@XxRigo559xX]

Awesome video man i just started replacing all the light in my 02 silverado with leds and my headlight replacement has a metal shield in the housing so can’t use them but this is the second of your vids that i came across lol

[@TWAMotorsports]

Thank you

[@joser5193]

AWSOME Huge Difference Hope you’ll be able to put out a video for the fog lamps... Keepem comin👍👍👍👍👍

[@TWAMotorsports]

Thank you. I will update with the fog lights.

[@bryantbrewington2481]

That's what's up Brother i have a 03 Chevrolet Suburban l.e.d's front side n reverse very cool.

[@TWAMotorsports]

Thank you

[@86Chevymontecarlo]

I ordered my headlight housing from Spyder which I really like. The biggest selling point for me was that fact that those horizontal lines going across the lens are not there. It's a totally clear housing which I always wanted. As for your "puddle lights". I did the led conversion on those but mangled one as it was so brittle it fell apart when I removed it. What sucks is that I can't find it separate without buying the entire side mirror.

[@TWAMotorsports]

Interesting on the housing. I will check that out. Yeah I was nervous pulling that old plastic out of the mirror lol

[@brannon7849]

Man U got that Tahoe looking right

[@TWAMotorsports]

Thank you

[@mcbridemotorsports5788]

Great Video man, I used an electronic adjustable flasher instead of a load equalizer when I went with LED's on the T/A. They work awesome and I use ot to control how fast I want my rear sequential's to work. EDIT: Going to pick a set of them LED Bulbs for my brights and dims on my 01 Silverado

[@TWAMotorsports]

Thank you. I have seen that flasher option. You will love them. SO Much better at night.

[@86Chevymontecarlo]

Same here for my `00 Tahoe. They work great!

[@CPRDIYAuto]

Travis nice job... I'm going to go with the Land Rover style Halo lights and Grill and my name is Travis as well... Keep up the good work

[@TWAMotorsports]

Thank you. I looked at hundreds of lights I feel like and finally decided on these. Cool we have the same name

[@Titian92]

You can use a led flasher for your blinkers no resistors needed. No problems on my 2000 and 2001 Silverado.

[@TWAMotorsports]

I have seen that but will use these for now.

[@troubledsoul764]

I used a Novita LM487 flasher on Amazon. It's a lighting control module that replaces the stock lighting control module under the dash. I had problems with my blinkers working so I replaced it and it worked. Then later on I installed led taillights and other lights. I have no issue on my Tahoe with hyperflash now. Part is $54 on Amazon.

[@TWAMotorsports]

I have seen that. I may have to try it.

[@ryanhawkins1235]

@@TWAMotorsports I have an 04 YukonXL same basic thing and looking into that as well. I also have a Ford Ranger that I did a full LED swap by changing the blinker unit to one rate for LEDs. On my 03 Ford it's been perfect.

[@tomjoad1363]

@@TWAMotorsportsI did that too years ago and works fine.

[@tomjoad1363]

I did not changed the tail lights has if you use non resistors loaded bulbs, your cruise control will not work anymore.

[@TWAMotorsports]

@tomjoad1363 👍

[@702milo]

I have the beam tech and they work really good not a fan of the “fan” in the back led bulb

[@TWAMotorsports]

Yeah beamtechs are good. I just chose these because the beam pattern was a little more focused

[@tomsmk3]

Some dialelectric grease is your best friend on bulb installation!!!!

[@TWAMotorsports]

I agree. I need to use some.

[@OglalaGooch07]

Awesome videos... how do I adjust headlights on aftermarket headlight assembly? It has two dial disc type of knobs on the headlight ssf itself.? Any help. Thanks.

[@TWAMotorsports]

If you bought the good replacements it's just like stock.

[@onelowhoe]

Great video. Please make a update on the fog light when they come in

[@TWAMotorsports]

Thank you. I will for sure do that

[@Officer_harding]

Can ground the low beam ground to the truck and it will keep the lows on with the highs makes a huge difference did it in my 2000 Silverado and love it should have came that way from the factory

[@TWAMotorsports]

Thanks you for that. I have had a lot of people suggest that mod.

[@dsclaiborne31]

Travis, I am planning on getting some smoked headlights for my tahoe. I was wondering what brand you like best and the best way to keep water out of them? I was planning on silicone caulking and strip caulking the housing. Then I was going to use di electric grease on the contacts as well as some silicone around the bulb holes. Do you think this will keep water out?

[@TWAMotorsports]

I honestly don't know what brand is best for smoked. Silicone would definitely help though

[@nathanwright5757]

You made that look amazingly complicated.

[@TWAMotorsports]

Didn't mean to make it that way just wanted to be thorough

[@nathanwright5757]

@@TWAMotorsports As long as it works in the end, it counts as a win.

[@TWAMotorsports]

@@nathanwright5757 👍

[@garrybaugher8617]

I did it on my yukon. Looking for fog light bulbs too

[@TWAMotorsports]

Buy a matching brand and color

[@dsclaiborne31]

Would you recommend these lightening farm led lights for my 2006 tahoe or should I go with something different? These look like good bulbs for the money.

[@TWAMotorsports]

Pretty good for the money

[@gabrielballard9668]

Thanks for the video man! Can you explain where I can find the exact bulbs you used please?

[@TWAMotorsports]

Link in video description

[@Mukley169]

Even if you seal the bottom housing it will still collect water especially if you live in a humid location. What actually works is to drill small holes in the bottom of each section and the inside will stay dry.

[@TWAMotorsports]

Thanks for that info

[@RumPumPumPum714]

You could just use an electronic flasher. That’s what I did with my Silverado to get LED switchbacks without hyper flashing.

[@TWAMotorsports]

Yeah I have seen those but I guess I will use this for now. Thanks for the ideas though

[@carlmullinax1604]

Which headlight assembly did you buy? I bought new ones but my leds don't fit because the assembly doesn't have turn clock wise

[@TWAMotorsports]

The ones I listed are the ones I bought. Link in description.

[@jameshargrove9346]

Where do you find the paint match for color matching the grille and front bumper etc?

[@TWAMotorsports]

Local parts store

[@_beardedbeanie_]

We’re the puddle light lenses cloudy at all? If so do you have any tips on cleaning them up?

[@TWAMotorsports]

They are a little. Could try some light compound on a rag.

[@davidterrie7661]

'04 Tahoe ZR1 here. My driveway is fairly sloped, so getting a proper alignment your way seems out. However, suppose I use my current lights to mark the alignment spots. Would this work?

[@TWAMotorsports]

It may work

[@apolloepsilon]

What led headlight bulbs would you recommend that don’t get to hot? I bought some and they are getting way to hot, so hot that I believe later on down the road I believe it would melt or damage my housing.

[@TWAMotorsports]

I like lasfit on a budget

[@XroorX]

In Virginia, you can get ticketed for no front orange side markers. I cleared out my 97 Burb and it looked so great and I was pulled over by a state trooper

[@TWAMotorsports]

Some states are harsher than others

[@raptorchuy0677]

Definitely looks a lot better from the front end, plan on doing any audio upgrades?

[@TWAMotorsports]

Thank you. I do plan to do a radio at least.

[@theringer13]

Nice job ! You plan on doing an exhaust on the Tahoe or just keep it stock?

[@TWAMotorsports]

Thank you. I'm keeping the exhaust stock. I like it quiet. I have other cars to be loud in.

[@taronhowell2523]

Do yoy have to use resistors on the led running lights and tyrn signals ?

[@TWAMotorsports]

No

[@jahlieel.e7856]

Whats up bro great cool stuff, im doing the same thing with your parts list on my 03 big body burban z71. Did u find the proper l.e.d for the fog lights .please send link. Thanks

[@TWAMotorsports]

Used same brand

[@IMKINDOFABIGDEAL13]

I've got a 99 Sierra 2500 thinking about doing the same upgrade. I am sure you said it in the video but I missed it. What clear lenses were those and what was the cost?

[@TWAMotorsports]

Link is in the video description actually

[@ivanlopez7982]

I really want it My sub looking like this...👍💪

[@shannonwilliams9055]

Hello Sir, I wanted to know if you had a solution to keep the lights from collecting water inside them?

[@TWAMotorsports]

These haven't yet but not sure 100% way to keep them dry

[@thatmdguy4557]

You could’ve ran switchbacks for the turn signals and the led tails online have built in resistors you would’ve been good regardless

[@TWAMotorsports]

I looked at switchbacks but guess I will use this for now.

[@fredonthecuttzent.8405]

Do you have any videos with the daytime running lights? Mine dont seem to come on. I put new LEDs and fuses and still nothing.

[@TWAMotorsports]

I don't unfortunately

[@rosalynrussell3959]

What Beamtech size did you use for the foglight replacement?

[@TWAMotorsports]

I made a link in description

[@dsclaiborne31]

What aftermarket grille insert is in that? I'd like to get one.

[@TWAMotorsports]

Not sure. Came with it

[@jcool1537]

When you installed the mirror lights did it effect your turn signals at all?

[@TWAMotorsports]

No it didn't

[@georgepulido3258]

Hey bro when you're adjusting the lights does it move the whole actual headlight because my left headlight is kind of up

[@TWAMotorsports]

Generally yes

[@isaacc2877]

I have a 2 finger gap between my top headlight and grille on both sides. Any tips???

[@TWAMotorsports]

Could be the housing or may need adjustment

[@jasoncatalan9676]

when you put the leds in did u put them vertical or horizontal in the housing?

[@TWAMotorsports]

Bulb instructions should say. Some say one some the other

[@bmxnicholas]

hey my man love the vids! i own a 06 gmc denali you kno a good source for parts online im tryhing to replace allot of the oem parts and allot of the auto parts stores dont really have what i need.

[@TWAMotorsports]

Thank you. As for parts a lot of my truck I have used replacement parts and I link them in the description. You might check out some of those videos.

[@suelo_abuelo8066]

They look great bro! But check this out, they make a panel that goes in your fuse box so that both your low beams and high beams come on together. It’s on Amazon bro 🤙🏽

[@TWAMotorsports]

Thank you. I have seen that these are so bright I only need one at a time.

[@kentc9269]

Why on earth would you want all 4 lights on at the same time unless to be really rude to oncoming traffic??

[@suelo_abuelo8066]

@@kentc9269 because that’s to be able to see better when no traffic bro!

[@TWAMotorsports]

Bingo

[@alexandermcdole8464]

Looks sweet to me. Now do you have any idea's on upgrading fog lights on a 99 ss f-body?

[@TWAMotorsports]

Thank you. I would recommend these same lights on a fbody(bulbs I mean)

[@alexandermcdole8464]

@@TWAMotorsports Thanks

[@TWAMotorsports]

@@alexandermcdole8464 you're welcome

[@therealdiggem6780]

You can also change the grill give it a better up to date look

[@TWAMotorsports]

True but its sold

[@bigaparker1977]

Looks good man, give us an update on those fogs. What brand are the ones under the mirror. I need those, never mind I see u got the link up there.

[@TWAMotorsports]

Thank you. Update on fogs coming Thursday

[@tomjoad1363]

What are your rim size and your tires size ? They do so much better than the factory 16" one i have.

[@TWAMotorsports]

Link in the video description

[@timothyritchie1033]

Is there a way to program my truck(00 Silverado) to turn the DRLs and tails on when I unlock the truck?

[@TWAMotorsports]

Don't believe so

[@The1971chevy]

Very sharp looking. What wheel set up are you running. It looks clean with stocks.

[@TWAMotorsports]

Thank you. Wheel is GMC Sierra Wheel. All parts including wheels are in the description.

[@The1971chevy]

TWA Motorsports thank you. I guess I could have checked that lol my bad. Love your truck looks good. Keep up the good work.

[@TWAMotorsports]

@@The1971chevy thank you

[@drtysnchz7089]

Updates on the lights? Still recommend them ?after a month on the Tahoe ?

[@TWAMotorsports]

Yes so far so good. Lights are holding up so far

[@eliasmartinez7407]

I bought my fog lights for my z71 valence on eBay pretty cheap they fit your bottom valence but they’re yellow. 2× Yellow LED Light 880/881 899 COB Bulb Still/Flash Mode Kit For Fog Light Car

[@TWAMotorsports]

I have new ones now. Next tahoe video I will show what I got.

[@SSJimmbo]

hello wahzuh, sick build. How has this held lit for a year? no flickering?

[@TWAMotorsports]

Seem to have been great but I no longer own it.

[@alexschu1245]

When you say up and down... are you referring to the led diodes facing up and down? Or the housing up and down with the diodes on the side?

[@TWAMotorsports]

Diodes

[@juoliochavez6718]

i saw your video on the tail lights whete did you get those

[@TWAMotorsports]

I linked them in video description

[@connerenglish2820]

Awesome video but after having my headlights out at least two dozen time for different reasons I still cannot figure out why you would have to pull the grill.

[@TWAMotorsports]

You don't have to. I did to change all the lights

[@rmsyster]

are there also any for a chevy van?

[@TWAMotorsports]

Not sure

[@TheBGfam]

Great videos Travis, keep up the good work. I have a question tho, if I want to upgrade all my headlights (low/daytime/high) and fogs and brake light (including the 3rd brake light) and dome lights inside my 04 Suburban to led, will I have to get a resistor or will it be fine to upgrade all those lights ?

[@TWAMotorsports]

Thank you. No resistance needed unless you do turn signals

[@TheBGfam]

@@TWAMotorsports ohh alright so only if I decide to turn my signals to led then cool thank you Travis ! 👍

[@connerenglish2820]

What’s a resistor? I just ordered LED turn signals

[@TWAMotorsports]

You will have hyper flash

[@toyotabrony]

@10:40 to be honest. U should of go for sylvania zevo Amber led bulbs for ur turns signals and marker lights. It makes it look sharp with ur headlights. And get a led fladher relay to get rid of the hyperflash. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@TWAMotorsports]

They do look nicer I'm sure

[@toyotabrony]

@@TWAMotorsports How do u like ur sylvania - zevo 3157W led bulbs?

[@TWAMotorsports]

@toyotabrony always last and are bright

[@toyotabrony]

@@TWAMotorsports glad you enjoy them. They will not fail u because of that lifetime warranty

[@hippo-potamus]

Looks good mate. I was going to do my Yukon but after watching your video seems like a can of worms I'd rather not open.

[@TWAMotorsports]

Thank you. I understand lol

[@l3oelbigchnkplayz132]

These side mirrors how can i get them with lights under

[@TWAMotorsports]

Buy from a salvage yard or order new

[@tupapi818247]

So we all know how great your headlights look now with led but how's the actual functionality ? Is it giving you a good quality beam of useful light?

[@TWAMotorsports]

Actually not bad for the price

[@stevecothran9]

What year is your tahoe? I have a 05 and can’t find those leds that will fit.

[@TWAMotorsports]

2003

[@loloent]

Nice! I have a white 03 suburban & had led's for 8 years now you neet to try the led for the tag light they sure are Brite also they have led with fan that are direct replacement meaning there L shaped for high/low beam you can find them on Amazon TECHMAX 9005 LED Headlight Linkstyle 4.5 out of 5 stars 148Reviews Full LED License Plate Lights Lamp

[@TWAMotorsports]

Thank you. I bought those or similar to those for my truck and already have some for the Tahoe coming in a video soon.

[@reuvenlloyd6769]

I have an 05 escalade. The guy at autozone told me i need LEDs with resistor packs to do my front end lights or itll throw service codes. Anyone have advice! Btw gorgeous tahoe, love the 800s!

[@TWAMotorsports]

Never throw codes. Typical autozone employees lol

[@reuvenlloyd6769]

@@TWAMotorsports i figured lol. I wanted to double check before i spend the $. Did my DRLs last year and that was a huge improvement

[@TWAMotorsports]

I understand that

[@freddiehearne1487]

if you look at the light under the mirror you will see a tab which you can push in and the use a small screwdriver to pry the oppossite side loose, one tab is at the front side and one at the rear of the light opposite side of the tab, NO need to pry at the front.