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StevoDaDevo
11-19-2006, 07:33 PM
Rancho Motorsports in Ontario did this install for me. It's an 06 2500 HD with a 6" CST lift, 35" Toyo M/T, Bilstein 5100's, and 18" Moto Metal 954's.

Only issue I had was the alignment. After two tries using his recomended alignment guy, I took the truck to Sears (lol). Truck tracks perfectly now.

I can't say enough good things about my experience at Rancho Motorsports and Jason Riley (thanks WhippledHD for recomending them). Great prices, great service and he was always available to answer my questions.

Any way, here is the truck.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v401/stevodadevo/DSC00903.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v401/stevodadevo/DSC00904.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v401/stevodadevo/DSC00908.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v401/stevodadevo/DSC00906.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v401/stevodadevo/DSC00907.jpg

:ro)

lbz492
11-19-2006, 07:38 PM
nice looking truck.

SaguaroKid
11-19-2006, 07:41 PM
nice looking truck.

X2 :)

HADAVETTE
11-19-2006, 07:58 PM
Very nice looking rig! Plan on removing side moldings? Wish I had chrome wheels

StevoDaDevo
11-19-2006, 08:05 PM
Very nice looking rig! Plan on removing side moldings? Wish I had chrome wheels

I think I'm going to keep the moldings and the Duramax badge. All other badging is gone though.

I just replaced the door handles with factory color matched ones last night. I think it looks a lot better.

If anyone is interested in the color matched handles, there is a Chevy dealership in FL that sells them on Ebay. For four handles it was $135 plus shipping (~$150 total). High quality too.

Here is a link: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/00-06-GM-Tahoe-Suburban-Crew-Cab-Painted-Door-Handles_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33642QQihZ010QQ itemZ200049081188QQrdZ1

TIM Z
11-19-2006, 08:12 PM
SWEET! Thanks for the tip on the handles!! Hows it ride? i'd guess better than stock.

StevoDaDevo
11-19-2006, 08:16 PM
Rides pretty good but a lot firmer than stock. Of course a stock truck drives like a marshmallow. Even though the lift added some weight, the truck seems to do better in the twisties.

Duramaxed06
11-19-2006, 08:19 PM
looks really clean,
How does it ride compared to stock, and do you notice it boggs down at all with the 35's?

05Smoker
11-19-2006, 09:49 PM
very nice look:ro)

GMC2500HD
11-19-2006, 09:57 PM
That looks like a nice install. Good looking truck.

hemisareslow
11-19-2006, 10:17 PM
very nice....so when are you going to color match the bow tie...

krzykid
11-19-2006, 10:20 PM
Looks hot.... how much for it all?

FireUSAR
11-19-2006, 10:22 PM
Came out really nice...I like the chrome behind the CST crossmember plates...I have mine just havent put them on yet.

StevoDaDevo
11-19-2006, 11:58 PM
looks really clean,
How does it ride compared to stock, and do you notice it boggs down at all with the 35's?

Thanks.

There is definately a loss of power. It's not quite as fast as it was but I just ordered a Bully Dog to take care of that :ro)

StevoDaDevo
11-20-2006, 12:05 AM
very nice....so when are you going to color match the bow tie...
I'm going to be sleeping on the couch if I spend any more money this month.:D

MAX Attitude
11-20-2006, 01:28 AM
I think I'm going to keep the moldings and the Duramax badge. All other badging is gone though.

I just replaced the door handles with factory color matched ones last night. I think it looks a lot better.



I like the badge and th modlings too. The color matched handles look very good. Nice truck!

Jerry_Lee
11-20-2006, 08:16 AM
Nice truck. How did you take the badges off without scratching up the finish?

StevoDaDevo
11-20-2006, 10:56 AM
Nice truck. How did you take the badges off without scratching up the finish?

Just waited for a hot day and they pulled right off. You could probably use a blow dryer for the same effect. Any residue left behind came off with WD-40.

Nor-Cal Nick
11-20-2006, 12:50 PM
Looks very nice.... Good looking truck.:ro)

BlackSSmoke
11-20-2006, 01:23 PM
VERY NICE! I wish I had some money to get my bone stock LB7 lifted...:o:

post more pics...love that truck. Job well done. Did you consider installing straight axle since you were in there???

StevoDaDevo
11-20-2006, 02:13 PM
VERY NICE! I wish I had some money to get my bone stock LB7 lifted...:o:

post more pics...love that truck. Job well done. Did you consider installing straight axle since you were in there???

Taking it to Mexico over Thanksgiving. I'll be sure and get some action shots. Action being defined as sitting on the beach drinking beer. :D