Torq's 2002 Tahoe Z71 Daily

[Torq_Shep]

Just picked this up yesterday. Not sure exactly what I am going to do with it yet but I am going to sell my van and keep this for now. 

 

 

[Torq_Shep]

And I have dropped entirely too much money on it already...

First thing I did was fix some rear end damage. It had been rear ended with a hitch installed. Hitch was bent and that bent the bumper core support also. Luckily the Z71 color matched bumper cover was okay so I bought a junkyard bumper and hitch and put the Z71 cover on it.

 

New hatch struts

 

Pulled the front carpet, pressure washed it, and dyed it gray with that duplicolor spray stuff. It is passable for a commuter vehicle. Much better than faded and stained tan carpet. 

 

Fixed the power mirrors by pulling the switch and polishing the contacts

 

Bought a new drivers seat base. Had to repair the metal frame. Installed universal seat heater pads on drivers side. Have to decide if I want to use the barely adequate wiring harness that came with the kit still.  

 

Bought a new radio and speakers

 

Bought remote start kit

 

[Torq_Shep]

Oh also pulled the ignition and had it rekeyed to match the doors. 

[89 MJ]

These Z71s are neat rigs. Factory 17" wheels, 2" lift, 3.73 gears, locking rear end, plus the different roof rack and the different bumpers and chin spoiler.

[Torq_Shep]

It actually has 4.10s =P

[89 MJ]

Wow! Factory or a regear?

My parents have an 04 Suburban Z71. 

[Torq_Shep]

Factory 4.10. This thing goes...

[Opie Taylor]

Good looking rig and a solid engine