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EXTERIOR [function creates form]
This truck was never intended to
be a show only, garage vehicle. While it would be maintained
with that level of care, it was to be driven daily rain
or shine. For this reason, the owner picked a white
Z-71 Tahoe was the spring board toward perfection, and
the base for the OFFROAD makeover.
[rolling]
17" wheels were a must, so we picked the Enkei
RTS 6 in a 17x8.5 because of the long and straight spokes
that make the wheel look larger than it really is. Because
of a lack of availability of offroad style 17"
tires we had to go with a 285/70r17 BFG Mud Terrain.
An All Terrain tire would have been preferred, but it
wasn't available. To clear this tire it was necessary
to lift the front end using the Hill 4wd Leveling Kit.
This kit gave us another 2" in the front, which
eliminated the front end sag and gave us the needed
clearance for this tire.
[lighting]
One of the first OEM products swapped for an superior
aftermarket one
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were
the headlights. They were immediately replaced by a
set of APC Projectors. A realy 8000k HID kit was also
installed to enhance nightime visibility. This kit produces
the brightest white/blue light using a higher
frequency bulb powered by a Phillips ballast.
The fog lamp bulbs were also repalced using an amber
replacement bulb. The amber light is great for use during
heavy fog or rain. The change from amber turn signals
was purely cosmetic and offers no lighting or safety
benefits, but it sure does clean up the front end of
the truck!
[additions/deletions]
A Street
Scene Speed Grill was added because billet grills are
just far too common. To make the grill flow with the
rest of the truck it was also powder coated black to
match the wheels. The gold Chevy bowtie had to go, so
it was painted white. This combination helps make the
front grill look alot smoother and more stealth than
before. All of the Chevy and Z-71 emblems were shaved,
with the exception of the rear tailgate emblem.
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