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Old 02-06-2015, 03:07 PM   #1
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'97 2 Door Tahoe

Well, Finally started making some changes!

Heres the day I got it



No changes here just removed the awful side steps!



And then I finally figured out my wheels (for now atleast waiting on 22x9.5s)

The wheels are 20x8.5 front and rear, the major difference is the backspace of the wheels. I went a head and got the 5.25" backspace for the front and the rear i used the 4.75" backspace.

Tires are 255/45/20 Front and 275/45/20 Rear



Put them on the tahoe to measure for my drop kit, going with a 4/4.5 drop which will bring the fenders down to just about an inch over the wheels.



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Old 02-06-2015, 03:09 PM   #2
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Re: '97 2 Door Tahoe

As of today 2/6/2015 The Tahoe is in the shop ready to be taken apart, replacing mostly everything on the chassis as well as cleaning things up and painting. Stay tuned will have more pictures to post in the days to follow! Starting Tomorrow!
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Old 02-07-2015, 04:18 PM   #3
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Re: '97 2 Door Tahoe

Todays progress got everything taken apart in the front to get ready for paint. Had to go buy all new jackstands and a floor jack, I wasnt feeling the tiny little 2 ton ones. Especially since I'll be under it painting.

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Old 02-07-2015, 09:10 PM   #4
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Re: '97 2 Door Tahoe

The new wheels and tires look soooooo much better
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Old 02-08-2015, 09:17 PM   #5
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Re: '97 2 Door Tahoe

Yes they're much better, I'm happy with them. And I sold the old wheels the same day! It worked out!

Got the rear suspension all removed today, I started to strip the front control arms of ball joints and bushings. Having a very difficult time removing the control arm bushings. Had to finally just walk away from it! Hopefully can figure it out, tried with a balljoint press and there's just not enough room to use it.
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Old 02-14-2015, 03:54 AM   #6
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Re: '97 2 Door Tahoe

Was planning on completing this, this weekend but I've had enough of it. The bushings and ball joints have won. Just buying new ones with everything installed. The c10s I've had weren't this hard to put back together..
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Old 02-16-2015, 11:24 AM   #7
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Re: '97 2 Door Tahoe

Made some progress over the weekend, trying to figure out my issues in the rear end.

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Old 02-17-2015, 01:43 PM   #9
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Re: '97 2 Door Tahoe

Hey Matt, what lowering components did you use in the rear?
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Old 02-17-2015, 11:29 PM   #10
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Re: '97 2 Door Tahoe

I used 4dr drop hangers and drop shackles, was a ***** but it worked.

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Old 02-18-2015, 12:38 AM   #11
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Re: '97 2 Door Tahoe

Not low enough! Lol
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Old 02-18-2015, 12:46 AM   #12
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Re: '97 2 Door Tahoe

I didn't want to get too crazy with it, not yet atleast. When I had my c10 I was always worried about scraping it or hitting steep inclines. I wanted some more ground clearance!
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Ahhh I understand. I'm still trying to get mine right.
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Old 02-18-2015, 02:04 PM   #14
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Re: '97 2 Door Tahoe

I'm still waiting on the 22" boss 338s to arrive, when they do I'll bring the back down a little more.
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Old 02-24-2015, 09:57 AM   #15
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Re: '97 2 Door Tahoe

I messed up on my hanger install, I put them about 1 1/4" to 1 1/2" to far back causing my rear wheels to be off center. Pulled it back into the shop to redo the hangers. This has been frustrating working on this! Nothing but issues so far, the hanger thing was my fault though wasn't paying attention.
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Re: '97 2 Door Tahoe

That sucks man. Sorry to hear it. At least you should be able to get it straightened up
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That sucks man. Sorry to hear it. At least you should be able to get it straightened up
Yeah its all easy stuff, I was just rushing it is all and in the end I messed it up. But atleast now the rear end will drop another inch!
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Old 03-04-2015, 02:42 PM   #18
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Re: '97 2 Door Tahoe

SOLD!!!!

After lowering it and driving it around its not what I wanted. I think theyre cool and all but ive been wanting a C10 again BADLY. Picking up a 70 C20 from a buddy of mine and doing a full blown project on it!
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Ha! Seems to be a lot of us selling. Sold mine on Sunday.
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Re: '97 2 Door Tahoe

Well damn maybe I should sell mine and focus on one of my 3 squares
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Re: '97 2 Door Tahoe

Haha Yeah I wasnt feeling it, I want a long term project that I can do everything I want to it. Ive always wanted a 67-72 so the chance to buy a really nice running project for almost nothing was a no brainer. The cool stuff I have planned is gonna be fun.!
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Old 04-01-2015, 03:16 PM   #22
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Re: '97 2 Door Tahoe

So jealous of a white 2dr tahoe
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Old 04-01-2015, 03:54 PM   #23
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If that truck was in California a few years ago I owned it!

If not, i owned one just like it, down to those Foose wheels
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