Those engine hours are nothing, my friend just picked up a 2015 Tahoe with 142K miles and 18K engine hours and it drives like new. These are excellent trucks and you are right, it will take time and money to make them look like yours. Thanks for the video!
I bought a 2013 ppv. Look for the cities with low police activity! I added the insides from a wrecked escalade and denali. Keep in mind these do 140 mph. I replaced the driver seat cushion. Added a console and new console wiring harness. Definitely got it painted! I honestly had fun researching and building this thing. Kept me out of trouble. Facebook market place and Craigslist helps. This is a great video!
I picked up a white 09 Tahoe SSV it's the 4x4 equivalent to the PPV. Solid truck can't beat the price for the truck you get in return. If you got the time they are definitely worth the investment weather a PPV or SSV you won't be disappointed you just gotta find the right one. Mine was used by security at a hydo generation plant, low mileage and the only lights it has is the strobes in headlights and tail lights. I'm keeping mine as is I like the simplicity of it kinda reminds me of my 76 Blazer just a whole lot newer.
I got myself a 2010 crown Vic police interceptor and I’m thinking about getting a Tahoe police version. Just from the Vic and seeing how easy is to work on them and finding parts anywhere. Also the handling and reliability is a plus. Cleanest og police Tahoe I’ve seen.
You did a great job with this. Super informative. In this case longer = more in depth. I now know a lot more than I did about the SUV that I've been considering buying.
I’ve built a couple PPV vehicles. You are right, you could just spend the money on a civilian vehicle, but the money you spend buying a civilian vehicle, won’t include a new paint job. Most 10 year old vehicles won’t have a perfect paint job. PPV’s allow you to customize the vehicle and get a new paint job. Your Tahoe is cleaner than any civilian Tahoe of that year. Good work!
Thank you! Yes, the new paint job ate into my budget for sure. Also buying a used LTZ, I would have replaced a bunch of parts also, just because of age.
My 2011 PPV Tahoe has 56000 miles and still has the Roscoe P Coltrane "Cuff 'Em and Stuff 'Em" plastic back seat. That's being replaced with black leather 60/40. Leaving the push bar intact for easy parking. And installing a center console so me and my lady will have a place to rest our elbows and cup holders for our beers. (Safety brigade can F-Off! Its legal where I keep my ride)!! I'm really enjoying my PPV Tahoe build!
I had 2 Tahoes: a '96 and an '03. Both had electrical issues and were rough on batteries, especially the older one. I would have loved to have had 2 in either one. I've never been stranded more than I was in those 2 POS. I still don't know why I bought the second one, though in fairness, it lasted 10 years and 150K (after replacing everything but the tailpipe!).
I just had a Suburban that blew 2 engines in 250K miles. Now I’m on a Tahoe… if this one blows an engine before 200K then I’m never buying Chevy again.
Yeah I miss it, just didn’t drive it much and nothing left to wrench on. Have a new project car. Will start posting videos of the new ride (spoiler, it’s a very unique suv/soccer mom ride).
Nice work and thanks for all the extra info on the PPV Tahoes. I was wondering if you could send me the make of those headlights and maybe a link to where you picked them up. Cheers
Just got a 2011 with light crap all over the battery pulling it down. Do you have a video on how to take the electronic stuff off to keep the battery from dying all the time.
To check engine hours with out the dic…. Turn the key off and pull it out then hold down the main instrument panel button and check engine hours. Btw that’s not a lot of engine hours. My ppv has 13000 engine hours lol still running strong. Love my Chevy
How were you able to install the electric seats and make them operate? Is it just a plug-and-play? And as well as adding the heater cooling seats I can not even find any videos that have to do with them
How’s the stereo ? What’s the brand and you got the link where you got it? Is it wireless and do Apple play? And work with the steering wheels buttons? I want to install one but I’ve seen crazy prices or ones that are wired and it’s a no go for me. Also does it work well With calls?
The stereo is amazing. Best system I have ever done (and I do a lot). I’m a huge Kenwood fan. Most the new higher-end Kenwoods have wireless CarPlay. Check their website for details. Call clarity… all the microphones that come with these head units are junk. I didn’t show in my video, but I bought a new Tahoe’s factory microphone (the rectangle looking one) and retrofit in the headliner, then spliced the wires to the crap Kenwood microphone. Sounds so much better and looks factory. I try and buy everything open box from Best Buy and I also have their TotalTech service (2-year warranty on everything). If I remember correctly, they will install for free. I do everything myself for custom. To get the steering wheel controls to work like factory, I recommend iDatalink Maestro RR2 with the GM5+ adapter. Makes install super easy. They sell everything at Best Buy. My speakers are Alpine R-Type and all the amps are Alpine. Again they sell at Best Buy.
Hey i love the build, im just a Tahoe guy, but i don't see the link for the wireless phone charger in the description, wher can i find the exact ine you have, please let me know..
Really good video! Can you please share the link to buy the parts like the front lights and the console top wireless charger, thank you also I can't find the problem with my 2010 Tahoe PPV for the horn if you can point me in the right direction I will appreciate it. Thank you again
Sorry, slacking on the details of my video. Headlights (found on Amazon): “AmeriLite 2007-2013 Super Bright LED Bar Projector Black Headlights Pair For Chevy Avalanche Suburban Tahoe” note that these headlights don’t take the same bulb sizes and the OEM. I replaced with LED bulbs H7 and H1 Wireless charger: boostautoparts.com/products/07-14-gm-charging?variant=null One of the coolest upgrades I did.
I didn’t have the wire harness for the center console from the factory, but the console I purchased did have the wiring for the cig lighters. I just ran two 16 gage wires from one of the two cig lighter from below the HVAC controls (along with t-taps) to the cig lighters in the arm rest. Super easy
Great video! I subscribed ! I just bought a 2013 with 82k. Mine was a detectives so it looks great,but I have a boat and didn’t know I couldn’t tow :( so I’m trying to figure all that out now
You can tow with a PPV Tahoe, it’s just missing the rear bumper enforcement (part# 25938524) from a civilian version. Trailer wiring is also already there on a PPV, just hidden. Just remove the rear bumper. Try and find the number enforcement at a junkyard. I paid about $70. S $350 new. I loved towing with mine.
@@ShoppeRx thanks. I have a bay boat I’m going to be pulling,but I don’t live far from the ramp. I’ve seen so many negative things in those Facebook groups that I’ve been thinking about selling.
@@davidfishferrell Thinking about selling the boat or the PPV Tahoe? If you're talking selling the PPV Tahoe, it's solid, just rides like crap and missing creature comforts that you can always add like I did. Also in my video I showed the different column shifter that adds the Tow/Haul button if needed.
@@ShoppeRx tha Tahoe. So many people on the Tahoe nation group are having problems with theirs. I’m not sure what I’m going to do yet. It has a vibration at higher speeds 🤷♂️ I’m lost at this point
@@davidfishferrell Usually means bad wheel or tire. Might want to go get your wheels balanced better with a Road Force balancer. I had the same issue. Also my steering rack was bad. The bushings were cracked, causing a rattle . easy fix.
Thanks for the video a lot of insight and tips! I’ve gotten the middle console and now looking for front seats I’m just worried about the wiring, I want to attempt the heated/cooled seats. I’ve had them before in a suburban, Any resources you can provide for the seat swap? Thanks In advance!
With regards to console, I have a 2013 SSV unit with all the wires still , do you think I could slide center console over it? It still has like slotted metal console in place that needs to be removed with wires under slotted area
Did you have to lift up the dash at all to get the center console to be flush? I'm watching a video and the guy has the center console but you can see a gap where the dash meets the console.
I have a 2015 ppv, I've had it for a year and have done a few things.its fairly clean and already had leather seats all without. I have a circle light up front in the roof that I need to replace with a basic looking light but idk what kind of light will fit in its place. It's got all the buttons for heated and cooled seats as well as USB, console wireless charger but none of them work. Do you have any idea of how to hook these things up?
The junk yard is your best friend for missing trim parts, such as the lights. If you have a giant hole from the circle light in the headliner, might have to pull one from the junk yard. For swapping out the seats, I would recommend joining the TahoeYukon forum and check out the PPV section. For me, I found a wiring schematic and learned what wires to twist together to get the 12-way leather seats to work. Others have found a way to get heated and cooled seats to work. You will learn a lot on that forum.
@Addictive ShoppeRx thanks there actually isn't a giant hole from the light up front. It's just a circle light that's super bright that also switches to red. I just have no need for it. The power seats all work too, the cooled and heated don't work tho so I'd love to figure out how to get those working. Other than that it's got almost everything a normal newer tahoe would have.
Sorry for the delay. I found a video here on RUclips of a guy who combined a bunch of wires together and followed the same. Have to cut the donors seats floor harness and cut your PPV's floor harness and solider.
I tapped (t-taps) the wires of the cig lighter below the HVAC controls and ran 16 gage wire to the cig lighter in the center console (also t-tap). It was super easy.
I didn’t have the fog lights. Mine came with the caps, covering where the fog lights go. There is very little detail out there on the retro fit of fog lights. I never got around to doing the retro fit as there is no fog in Las Vegas.
What’s the website and pages of where you got your products done and the guy on eBay? I’m looking for it but can’t find anything . Would love to get the links to everything so I can start upgrading mines
@@ShoppeRx I’m looking for everything basically. I bought a 2014 pi Tahoe and it has a rear view camera, center console but I’m looking for the trim , the cup holders for the center console , whatever goes into the center console , it looks like something goes in it . And other random things like the eBay website you suggest .
@@rodolfogutierrez1913 All the interior trim parts (other than new steering wheel) were pulled from a wrecking yard. Find a wrecking yard near you that’s open to the public and check if they have 07-14 Tahoes and Yukons on their website. Some of the nicer wrecking yards let you check stuff out put not pull. The employee do it for you. I’m a huge fan of B&R Auto wrecking if you live in the West. There were so many parts I pulled, wouldn’t even know where to start.
On Amazon “AmeriLite 2007-2013 Super Bright LED Bar Projector Black Headlights Pair For Chevy Avalanche Suburban Tahoe”. They take different light bulb sizes than OEM. They do come with bulbs, but recommend LEDs. For rear lights, I don’t remember, but the brand is Spyder. I think Autoanything.com had them on sale?
I went with Belltech Pro Street shocks and struts. For the rear, I went with Eibach 2" drop springs and civilian OEM front springs. The PPV rear springs are 2" lower than civilian and are firm. Because I bought the Belltech Pro Streets, you can drop up to 1" up front. Overall, I kept the lower stance of the PPV, but massive improvement of ride comfort. The PPV ride is horrible! I made it a lot better.
Power? Exact same engine, and HP, but top speed on PPV is a little higher. Suspension? The PPV is different. It has a lower stance due to the springs/coils. Also the PPVs uses Monroe PPV shocks and struts that give it the firm ride.
Don't know why you keep saying GM is smart or lazy about pre wiring. They make more civilian model compared to government model so it makes good business sense by pre wiring every vehicle instead of having to sort thru different models. Gm can pop one of these, if i'm not mistaken every 45 mins from start to finish
the 2015-2020 is a little diff than the 2007-2014 body style. I recommend joining www.tahoeyukonforum.com they have a PPV section with other members doing the same :)
Getting a smooth ride? Hmm… I guess the biggest challenge with these PPV’s is the definition of smooth. I replaced front and rear shocks/struts along with the springs. Belltech Pro Street shocks and struts Eibach springs. There are so many variations. After the $1000 + I spent trying to make the suspension better, or listening to advice from the forums, I learned a lot. Replace the front and rear springs and shocks/struts with anything other than what’s on the PPVs and you will be good. What rims? I think they came off a 2014 Silverado? Found on CL and added the Bridgestone tires. Would have been cheaper buying the wheels with tires already on off CL. Any wheel from a GM truck or SUV that’s 6-lug will work.
My dad bought a 2007 Avalanche brand new with 7k miles and got the 2 way advanced remote control but never opened it because he thought it wasn’t worth the hustle. He told me that i need to go to a dealer to get it installed. Is it worth the hustle to install it or is it better to sell this remote online?
The 2-way remote is worth it. It’s a little too bulky, but amazing! I bought mine at the dealership for like $250-$300 with install and programming. Good news, once it’s installed and programmed, you can add additional key fobs yourself through the DIC.
@@ShoppeRx i currently live in a country where we have no Chevy dealerships so I’ll keep the remote for when i go for a trip with my buddies somewhere on Europe and live my truck for a couple of days there
Shocks are a huge factor to better ride, but the coils/springs are going to make even a better experience. If you switch to civilian versions of the coils/springs your ride height will increase. That’s why I went with 2” lowering springs in the rear for a softer ride and to keep the same stance. For the front I went with a civilian spring, but adjusted the front struts to drop about a 1/2”. The Belltech Pro Street struts can be adjusted to 1” either higher or lower.
I’ve watched this twice, great job! 19:10 you almost touched on it but is the wiring there for the heated seats and if so, is it also there for the switch? Thanks in advance. Ps..I heard you can get 40-60 MPG if you delete the AFM. 🙄🤡😂🤦🏽♂️..eat your heart out Prius.
Great question. When you buy leather seats from another Tahoe/Yukon that has heated seats built-in, you will also need to cut the wiring harness from the donor truck that runs through the floor. Using the donor seats and donor harnesses, you can find the wiring schematics to retro fit to the PPVs seat harness.I had to do this just to make the seat motors work. I don't remember seeing the factory harness in the door for the heated seat buttons, but you pull the heated seats switch and I believe it connects to the window switches. Many people have made it work. Also heard rumors of getting the cooled seats working also. Checkout the PPV section of the Tahoe/Yukon Forum for more on this subject. 40-60 MPG LOL!
Yo bro I wanted to ask about the suspension. Mines is shot and is oem but I wanted to ask do you have any suspension you recommended? I want to keep it in the lowered height and going to keep the stock steelies and tired because I like low pros. I would appreciate any support or info so I can purchase them and replace them.
I used Belltech Pro Street shocks and struts for a softer ride and adjustable height (in front). Used Eibach 2” drop springs in the rear (kept the same height) and went with civilian coil/spring in the front and lowered the front struts 1/2”.
@@ShoppeRx thank you for that. I also wanted to ask you did you ever get trouble with cylinder 8 misfire? I replaced the spark plugs, wires , trans fluid , trans filter , o ring, and oil, air filter and oil filter and now it’s still saying cylinder 8 misfire and now it’s throwing the 02 sensor as well. Any support with that?
@@rodolfogutierrez1913 Never had any Misfires, but did change out the spark plugs and coils. I would recommend getting a BlueDriver scanner. It's very helpful and will tell you common replacement parts that others did for the same code. Smart how it links it to Amazon to purchase the parts.
@@rodolfogutierrez1913 I bought on Amazon. I believe it's Delphi. The PPV uses the same spark plugs and coils as the civilian version. For amazon, just select a Tahoe LS as your "garage" car and shop parts.
Not all Class D amps are digital, but read up on Alpine. Many of them use Digital Sound processing, but ultimately analog power amping. Maybe I have always been fooled by the marketing on the box with Alpine LOL.
Cathair 🤣 it's called fiberglass and those aren't strobes there called spotlights and better mpg turning off the vortec lol your funny my 16 tahoe gets 40-60Mpg with that on
Turning off the AFM/DOD has mixed reviews. They sell programming devices just for it. I had to do the delete as I was having issues with the lifters knocking switching from V8 to V4 mode. I would watch the display switch between V4 to V8 when slowing down at a stop light and the truck would rattle and make sounds. Once programmed out, no more issues at all.
Those engine hours are nothing, my friend just picked up a 2015 Tahoe with 142K miles and 18K engine hours and it drives like new. These are excellent trucks and you are right, it will take time and money to make them look like yours. Thanks for the video!
I bought a 2013 ppv. Look for the cities with low police activity! I added the insides from a wrecked escalade and denali. Keep in mind these do 140 mph. I replaced the driver seat cushion. Added a console and new console wiring harness. Definitely got it painted! I honestly had fun researching and building this thing. Kept me out of trouble. Facebook market place and Craigslist helps. This is a great video!
How much did you spend all together roughly
I’m looking to buy one too. 2013 ppv, is it worth it? Or too many troubles??
@calvinb8367 if you want something to drive. Don't do what this guy did go pay 5-7 k for a 13 -14 and drive it till it pukes
Mine came with a tow hitch to
I have one all black. I started the upgrade process. I love the stance and that there are no badges. It's a solid vehicle. Thanks!
I appreciate it. All badges were removed when I bought it, but so was a lot of the paint lol.
I picked up a white 09 Tahoe SSV it's the 4x4 equivalent to the PPV. Solid truck can't beat the price for the truck you get in return. If you got the time they are definitely worth the investment weather a PPV or SSV you won't be disappointed you just gotta find the right one. Mine was used by security at a hydo generation plant, low mileage and the only lights it has is the strobes in headlights and tail lights. I'm keeping mine as is I like the simplicity of it kinda reminds me of my 76 Blazer just a whole lot newer.
I got myself a 2010 crown Vic police interceptor and I’m thinking about getting a Tahoe police version. Just from the Vic and seeing how easy is to work on them and finding parts anywhere. Also the handling and reliability is a plus. Cleanest og police Tahoe I’ve seen.
I bought mine specifically for the sportscar like ride. I dont like a vehicle that lumbers along like my old Avalanche. I love how this one handles.
I like the sports car handling, just not the rattles when hitting bumps. I do miss my Tahoe. Mostly the amazing sound system.
Thanks I have one and some of your tips were great. I didn't know what value I was getting either. But I'm satisfied
Would you happen to have a explanation of how to retrofit the 12 way power seats?
You did a great job with this.
Super informative. In this case longer = more in depth. I now know a lot more than I did about the SUV that I've been considering buying.
Im glad i got an ltz and im tired of seein everyone get one but great build my friend
I’ve built a couple PPV vehicles. You are right, you could just spend the money on a civilian vehicle, but the money you spend buying a civilian vehicle, won’t include a new paint job. Most 10 year old vehicles won’t have a perfect paint job. PPV’s allow you to customize the vehicle and get a new paint job. Your Tahoe is cleaner than any civilian Tahoe of that year. Good work!
Thank you! Yes, the new paint job ate into my budget for sure. Also buying a used LTZ, I would have replaced a bunch of parts also, just because of age.
My 2011 PPV Tahoe has 56000 miles and still has the Roscoe P Coltrane "Cuff 'Em and Stuff 'Em" plastic back seat. That's being replaced with black leather 60/40. Leaving the push bar intact for easy parking. And installing a center console so me and my lady will have a place to rest our elbows and cup holders for our beers. (Safety brigade can F-Off! Its legal where I keep my ride)!! I'm really enjoying my PPV Tahoe build!
Great video by the way! Thanks for the info.
Very good video! Answered all my questions. I was interested in adding a 3rd row seat, roof rack and a center console to.
haha, nice. i just picked up a Henderson PPV myself! small world
I bought a border patrol SSV supervisor Tahoe and freaking love it
I had 2 Tahoes: a '96 and an '03. Both had electrical issues and were rough on batteries, especially the older one. I would have loved to have had 2 in either one. I've never been stranded more than I was in those 2 POS. I still don't know why I bought the second one, though in fairness, it lasted 10 years and 150K (after replacing everything but the tailpipe!).
I just had a Suburban that blew 2 engines in 250K miles. Now I’m on a Tahoe… if this one blows an engine before 200K then I’m never buying Chevy again.
surprised you got rid of it, nice work
Yeah I miss it, just didn’t drive it much and nothing left to wrench on. Have a new project car. Will start posting videos of the new ride (spoiler, it’s a very unique suv/soccer mom ride).
Nice work and thanks for all the extra info on the PPV Tahoes. I was wondering if you could send me the make of those headlights and maybe a link to where you picked them up. Cheers
Headlights (found on Amazon): “AmeriLite 2007-2013 Super Bright LED Bar Projector Black Headlights Pair For Chevy Avalanche Suburban Tahoe”
Just buy an LTZ Tahoe and save the time and money. Most buy these retired PPVs for what they were meant to be.
Just got a 2011 with light crap all over the battery pulling it down. Do you have a video on how to take the electronic stuff off to keep the battery from dying all the time.
To check engine hours with out the dic…. Turn the key off and pull it out then hold down the main instrument panel button and check engine hours. Btw that’s not a lot of engine hours. My ppv has 13000 engine hours lol still running strong. Love my Chevy
That’s great feedback
Thanks for the tips - good to know.
How were you able to install the electric seats and make them operate? Is it just a plug-and-play? And as well as adding the heater cooling seats I can not even find any videos that have to do with them
How’s the stereo ? What’s the brand and you got the link where you got it? Is it wireless and do
Apple play? And work with the steering wheels buttons? I want to install one but I’ve seen crazy prices or ones that are wired and it’s a no go for me. Also does it work well
With calls?
The stereo is amazing. Best system I have ever done (and I do a lot). I’m a huge Kenwood fan. Most the new higher-end Kenwoods have wireless CarPlay. Check their website for details.
Call clarity… all the microphones that come with these head units are junk. I didn’t show in my video, but I bought a new Tahoe’s factory microphone (the rectangle looking one) and retrofit in the headliner, then spliced the wires to the crap Kenwood microphone. Sounds so much better and looks factory.
I try and buy everything open box from Best Buy and I also have their TotalTech service (2-year warranty on everything). If I remember correctly, they will install for free. I do everything myself for custom.
To get the steering wheel controls to work like factory, I recommend iDatalink Maestro RR2 with the GM5+ adapter. Makes install super easy. They sell everything at Best Buy.
My speakers are Alpine R-Type and all the amps are Alpine. Again they sell at Best Buy.
Did you have to shave a cat to get the cat hair?
Hey i love the build, im just a Tahoe guy, but i don't see the link for the wireless phone charger in the description, wher can i find the exact ine you have, please let me know..
Learned a ton thank you bro
Really good video! Can you please share the link to buy the parts like the front lights and the console top wireless charger, thank you also I can't find the problem with my 2010 Tahoe PPV for the horn if you can point me in the right direction I will appreciate it. Thank you again
I recently purchased a 2011 PPV.I lucked out on the horn. Just a missing fuse in the underhood fuse box.
@@user-kq4vu6ij4h You are very lucky, I don't have power on the fuse 29 alone with 3 more. I'm still looking, thanks
Sorry, slacking on the details of my video.
Headlights (found on Amazon): “AmeriLite 2007-2013 Super Bright LED Bar Projector Black Headlights Pair For Chevy Avalanche Suburban Tahoe”
note that these headlights don’t take the same bulb sizes and the OEM. I replaced with LED bulbs H7 and H1
Wireless charger: boostautoparts.com/products/07-14-gm-charging?variant=null
One of the coolest upgrades I did.
Also, my horn worked when I bought it. Checkout the PPV section of the YukonTahoe forum. Many write ups on the horn and getting it working
How did you find wheels that weren’t PPV? I thought they were 8 bolt and PPV only takes 17” steel wheels.
Hey, Nice Truck!!.
I Just brought a Retired government Suburban but was wondering did you have the harness for the center console to get it to work?
I didn’t have the wire harness for the center console from the factory, but the console I purchased did have the wiring for the cig lighters. I just ran two 16 gage wires from one of the two cig lighter from below the HVAC controls (along with t-taps) to the cig lighters in the arm rest. Super easy
Best video I’ve found!
great video, and you have massive skills bro...
Thank you. Or I'm just stupid lol.
Great video! I subscribed ! I just bought a 2013 with 82k. Mine was a detectives so it looks great,but I have a boat and didn’t know I couldn’t tow :( so I’m trying to figure all that out now
You can tow with a PPV Tahoe, it’s just missing the rear bumper enforcement (part# 25938524) from a civilian version. Trailer wiring is also already there on a PPV, just hidden. Just remove the rear bumper.
Try and find the number enforcement at a junkyard. I paid about $70. S $350 new.
I loved towing with mine.
@@ShoppeRx thanks. I have a bay boat I’m going to be pulling,but I don’t live far from the ramp. I’ve seen so many negative things in those Facebook groups that I’ve been thinking about selling.
@@davidfishferrell Thinking about selling the boat or the PPV Tahoe? If you're talking selling the PPV Tahoe, it's solid, just rides like crap and missing creature comforts that you can always add like I did. Also in my video I showed the different column shifter that adds the Tow/Haul button if needed.
@@ShoppeRx tha Tahoe. So many people on the Tahoe nation group are having problems with theirs. I’m not sure what I’m going to do yet. It has a vibration at higher speeds 🤷♂️ I’m lost at this point
@@davidfishferrell Usually means bad wheel or tire. Might want to go get your wheels balanced better with a Road Force balancer. I had the same issue. Also my steering rack was bad. The bushings were cracked, causing a rattle . easy fix.
Thanks for the video a lot of insight and tips! I’ve gotten the middle console and now looking for front seats I’m just worried about the wiring, I want to attempt the heated/cooled seats. I’ve had them before in a suburban, Any resources you can provide for the seat swap? Thanks In advance!
1 mistake, you can see engine hours; just turn the engine off with key in the ignition and hold the button on the gauge cluster
Good to know! Thank you for sharing
How did you fold the back seats up and down? Mine is stuck
Nice Man!! That’s alotta work! Just got a 2013. Where did you get the paint job at? May I ask how much you payed?
Affordable Collision in Las Vegas. Great work. Around $2k, but I did all the preparations and dismantling to save money
@@ShoppeRx thanks
@@chaseaustin6898 how much did you bought it 2013 model suburban and im sure there is a price difference between 2007 and 2013
@@gunner6325 it was a Tahoe, i got it at a auction that’s your best place to look for one
@@chaseaustin6898 i asked about the price bud
Aye bro so I’m curious, I’m getting a 07 ppv Tahoe 5.3 4x4 , is that a good option? I wanted the 13 but I only seen 2wds and personally i prefer 4wds
With regards to console, I have a 2013 SSV unit with all the wires still , do you think I could slide center console over it? It still has like slotted metal console in place that needs to be removed with wires under slotted area
Did you have to lift up the dash at all to get the center console to be flush? I'm watching a video and the guy has the center console but you can see a gap where the dash meets the console.
I have a 2014 that I cannot seem to find the front lh driver side appilliar to replace mine, seeking a resource please.
Check your local wrecking yards. Yukon, Escalade, Tahoe all work the same. Just find the right color.
I have a 2015 ppv, I've had it for a year and have done a few things.its fairly clean and already had leather seats all without. I have a circle light up front in the roof that I need to replace with a basic looking light but idk what kind of light will fit in its place. It's got all the buttons for heated and cooled seats as well as USB, console wireless charger but none of them work. Do you have any idea of how to hook these things up?
The junk yard is your best friend for missing trim parts, such as the lights. If you have a giant hole from the circle light in the headliner, might have to pull one from the junk yard.
For swapping out the seats, I would recommend joining the TahoeYukon forum and check out the PPV section. For me, I found a wiring schematic and learned what wires to twist together to get the 12-way leather seats to work. Others have found a way to get heated and cooled seats to work. You will learn a lot on that forum.
@Addictive ShoppeRx thanks there actually isn't a giant hole from the light up front. It's just a circle light that's super bright that also switches to red. I just have no need for it. The power seats all work too, the cooled and heated don't work tho so I'd love to figure out how to get those working. Other than that it's got almost everything a normal newer tahoe would have.
how did you get the stock seat control plug to work with the leather seats.
Sorry for the delay. I found a video here on RUclips of a guy who combined a bunch of wires together and followed the same. Have to cut the donors seats floor harness and cut your PPV's floor harness and solider.
How did you wire up the center console? I can’t find the harness
I tapped (t-taps) the wires of the cig lighter below the HVAC controls and ran 16 gage wire to the cig lighter in the center console (also t-tap). It was super easy.
Also did yours come with stock fog lights or did you install them or wire them with a kit?
I didn’t have the fog lights. Mine came with the caps, covering where the fog lights go. There is very little detail out there on the retro fit of fog lights. I never got around to doing the retro fit as there is no fog in Las Vegas.
cool great job
What’s the website and pages of where you got your products done and the guy on eBay? I’m looking for it but can’t find anything . Would love to get the links to everything so I can start upgrading mines
What are items are you looking for?
@@ShoppeRx I’m looking for everything basically. I bought a 2014 pi Tahoe and it has a rear view camera, center console but I’m looking for the trim , the cup holders for the center console , whatever goes into the center console , it looks like something goes in it . And other random things like the eBay website you suggest .
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All the interior trim parts (other than new steering wheel) were pulled from a wrecking yard. Find a wrecking yard near you that’s open to the public and check if they have 07-14 Tahoes and Yukons on their website. Some of the nicer wrecking yards let you check stuff out put not pull. The employee do it for you. I’m a huge fan of B&R Auto wrecking if you live in the West.
There were so many parts I pulled, wouldn’t even know where to start.
@@ShoppeRx thank you I’m hit them up. Also what about the eBay page you mentioned?
Where’s the link for the headlights and rear lights boss ?
On Amazon “AmeriLite 2007-2013 Super Bright LED Bar Projector Black Headlights Pair For Chevy Avalanche Suburban Tahoe”. They take different light bulb sizes than OEM. They do come with bulbs, but recommend LEDs.
For rear lights, I don’t remember, but the brand is Spyder. I think Autoanything.com had them on sale?
I have a 2013... What struts and springs do you recommend replacing the ppv versions??
I went with Belltech Pro Street shocks and struts. For the rear, I went with Eibach 2" drop springs and civilian OEM front springs. The PPV rear springs are 2" lower than civilian and are firm.
Because I bought the Belltech Pro Streets, you can drop up to 1" up front. Overall, I kept the lower stance of the PPV, but massive improvement of ride comfort.
The PPV ride is horrible! I made it a lot better.
does a regular LS differ from the PPV or SSV in terms on power and suspension?
Power? Exact same engine, and HP, but top speed on PPV is a little higher. Suspension? The PPV is different. It has a lower stance due to the springs/coils. Also the PPVs uses Monroe PPV shocks and struts that give it the firm ride.
Don't know why you keep saying GM is smart or lazy about pre wiring. They make more civilian model compared to government model so it makes good business sense by pre wiring every vehicle instead of having to sort thru different models. Gm can pop one of these, if i'm not mistaken every 45 mins from start to finish
Should have just bought a regular 2009 Tahoe if you were just gonna make it look like a regular Tahoe waist of money in my eyes but nice tho
just got a 2014 with 88kmiles. Can you share the link for the console phone charger?
bought it from boostautoparts.com
I’m about to do a 2018 and I have a lot of questions?
the 2015-2020 is a little diff than the 2007-2014 body style. I recommend joining www.tahoeyukonforum.com they have a PPV section with other members doing the same :)
I have a old black k9 unit, rides ruff, what I need to get a smoother ride. I wanted to lift it also. And what kind of factory rims are those?
Getting a smooth ride? Hmm… I guess the biggest challenge with these PPV’s is the definition of smooth. I replaced front and rear shocks/struts along with the springs. Belltech Pro Street shocks and struts Eibach springs. There are so many variations. After the $1000 + I spent trying to make the suspension better, or listening to advice from the forums, I learned a lot. Replace the front and rear springs and shocks/struts with anything other than what’s on the PPVs and you will be good.
What rims? I think they came off a 2014 Silverado? Found on CL and added the Bridgestone tires. Would have been cheaper buying the wheels with tires already on off CL. Any wheel from a GM truck or SUV that’s 6-lug will work.
@@ShoppeRx Thanks man
Car fax is not good it only shows what is reported!
My dad bought a 2007 Avalanche brand new with 7k miles and got the 2 way advanced remote control but never opened it because he thought it wasn’t worth the hustle. He told me that i need to go to a dealer to get it installed. Is it worth the hustle to install it or is it better to sell this remote online?
The 2-way remote is worth it. It’s a little too bulky, but amazing! I bought mine at the dealership for like $250-$300 with install and programming. Good news, once it’s installed and programmed, you can add additional key fobs yourself through the DIC.
@@ShoppeRx i currently live in a country where we have no Chevy dealerships so I’ll keep the remote for when i go for a trip with my buddies somewhere on Europe and live my truck for a couple of days there
@@ShoppeRx there’s also no videos on RUclips whatsoever about this remote is really strange
How do I make mine ride better? Can I change just the shocks?
Shocks are a huge factor to better ride, but the coils/springs are going to make even a better experience.
If you switch to civilian versions of the coils/springs your ride height will increase. That’s why I went with 2” lowering springs in the rear for a softer ride and to keep the same stance. For the front I went with a civilian spring, but adjusted the front struts to drop about a 1/2”. The Belltech Pro Street struts can be adjusted to 1” either higher or lower.
@@ShoppeRx cool cool thanks
I’ve watched this twice, great job! 19:10 you almost touched on it but is the wiring there for the heated seats and if so, is it also there for the switch? Thanks in advance.
Ps..I heard you can get 40-60 MPG if you delete the AFM. 🙄🤡😂🤦🏽♂️..eat your heart out Prius.
Great question. When you buy leather seats from another Tahoe/Yukon that has heated seats built-in, you will also need to cut the wiring harness from the donor truck that runs through the floor. Using the donor seats and donor harnesses, you can find the wiring schematics to retro fit to the PPVs seat harness.I had to do this just to make the seat motors work.
I don't remember seeing the factory harness in the door for the heated seat buttons, but you pull the heated seats switch and I believe it connects to the window switches. Many people have made it work. Also heard rumors of getting the cooled seats working also. Checkout the PPV section of the Tahoe/Yukon Forum for more on this subject.
40-60 MPG LOL!
@@ShoppeRx thanks! You’re very helpful. What forum are you on? So many groups to chose from these days.
What's the name of the thing to delete the dropping down to 4 cylinder
DOD (displacement on demand) or also know as AFM (Active Fuel Management)
Sorry, if you asked what device did I use to delete the DOD/AFM? It’s called a DiabloSport Tuner.
Mine has leather power seats and a center console. And anyone who would add carpet is a clown
Wow i think yours is an odd ball i have had 2 of these amd mine bith had hitches dual poer leather seats towing package
Yo bro I wanted to ask about the suspension. Mines is shot and is oem but I wanted to ask do you have any suspension you recommended? I want to keep it in the lowered height and going to keep the stock steelies and tired because I like low pros. I would appreciate any support or info so I can purchase them and replace them.
I used Belltech Pro Street shocks and struts for a softer ride and adjustable height (in front). Used Eibach 2” drop springs in the rear (kept the same height) and went with civilian coil/spring in the front and lowered the front struts 1/2”.
@@ShoppeRx thank you for that. I also wanted to ask you did you ever get trouble with cylinder 8 misfire? I replaced the spark plugs, wires , trans fluid , trans filter , o ring, and oil, air filter and oil filter and now it’s still saying cylinder 8 misfire and now it’s throwing the 02 sensor as well. Any support with that?
@@rodolfogutierrez1913 Never had any Misfires, but did change out the spark plugs and coils. I would recommend getting a BlueDriver scanner. It's very helpful and will tell you common replacement parts that others did for the same code. Smart how it links it to Amazon to purchase the parts.
@@ShoppeRx you got an email? And where did you buy the coil packs? Need to get them but kinda hesitant because of the price
@@rodolfogutierrez1913 I bought on Amazon. I believe it's Delphi. The PPV uses the same spark plugs and coils as the civilian version. For amazon, just select a Tahoe LS as your "garage" car and shop parts.
How much for the paint job
About $2k, but I did all the body work, prep, and disassemble for that price.
What size are your rims?
The original black steel wheels I believe were 17". Replaced with some factory 20" that I bought from a Silverado
Should have just bought a civilian car lol
Class D amps are not digital.
Not all Class D amps are digital, but read up on Alpine. Many of them use Digital Sound processing, but ultimately analog power amping. Maybe I have always been fooled by the marketing on the box with Alpine LOL.
Cathair 🤣 it's called fiberglass and those aren't strobes there called spotlights and better mpg turning off the vortec lol your funny my 16 tahoe gets 40-60Mpg with that on
So not worth turning it off ? MPG wise ?
Turning off the AFM/DOD has mixed reviews. They sell programming devices just for it. I had to do the delete as I was having issues with the lifters knocking switching from V8 to V4 mode. I would watch the display switch between V4 to V8 when slowing down at a stop light and the truck would rattle and make sounds. Once programmed out, no more issues at all.
LOL! Glad my video made you laugh! 40-60 MPG? You must do a lot of downhill driving.
@@ShoppeRx nope that's just what I get In general alot of flat areas where I'm at no downhills