2008 Chevy Tahoe Prerunner/Prelander Build

[BigRonDog]

Just a heads up I have a FF out of a 2000 2500 that I’ll be selling here in a bit

pm me details please

 

[Baja Designs]

Hey @Tahoe_prelander
The rig is coming out great! Love seeing the unique build. If you want to get some upgraded AUX lighting and have any questions about any of our Baja designs products feel free to send me a PM or email me at bill@bajadesings.com

Best,
Bill

Bill Sonevongxay | Forum Sales & Support 
Email: Bill@bajadesigns.com Phone: (760)560-2252

 

[Tahoe_Prerunner]

Hey @Tahoe_prelander
The rig is coming out great! Love seeing the unique build. If you want to get some upgraded AUX lighting and have any questions about any of our Baja designs products feel free to send me a PM or email me at bill@bajadesings.com

Best,
Bill

Bill Sonevongxay | Forum Sales & Support 
Email: Bill@bajadesigns.com Phone: (760)560-2252

Hey Bill,

Thank you! It’s always fun building something that isn’t super common. I will definitely reach out! I am currently rebuilding the whole truck and that will include all the lighting as well and had all intentions of running BD throughout the whole truck. I will send you an email here shortly. Thanks!

Best,
Nic

 

[Baja Designs]

Hey Bill,

Thank you! It’s always fun building something that isn’t super common. I will definitely reach out! I am currently rebuilding the whole truck and that will include all the lighting as well and had all intentions of running BD throughout the whole truck. I will send you an email here shortly. Thanks!

Best,

Hey @Tahoe_prelander
Rad! I'm excited to follow your build here on the forum. Whenever you are ready definitely reach out. We can definitely go over some lighting zones and get you dialed in.

Best,
Bill



Bill Sonevongxay | Forum Sales & Support 
Email: Bill@bajadesigns.com Phone: (760)560-2252

 

[Tahoe_Prerunner]

Just some updates on the build.

It’s been slow as I just moved to Colorado and started a new job. But I was able to get the front kit removed and sold.
And the most exciting part was chopping it up! I have been dying to cut it open and see what we’re working with. I plan to finish taking out the rear and get rid of the components on it now. Then pull the engine and start that build.
Next will be busting out the quarter windows for new forged carbon fiber quarter window with DBM trans coolers. That should keep me busy till the holidays are over. But here are some updated photos.

Let me know what you would do to this build. It’s always great to hear others ideas!

 

[Tahoe_Prerunner]

Hey @Tahoe_prelander
Rad! I'm excited to follow your build here on the forum. Whenever you are ready definitely reach out. We can definitely go over some lighting zones and get you dialed in.

Best,
Bill


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Bill Sonevongxay | Forum Sales & Support 
Email: Bill@bajadesigns.com Phone: (760)560-2252

That’s awesome to hear! Thank you! I will most definitely reach out

 

[Oh4Tahoe]

Just some updates one the build.

It’s been slow as I just moved to Colorado and started a new job. But I was able to get the front kit removed and sold.
And the most exciting part was chopping it up! I have been dying to cut it open and see what we’re working with. I plan to finish taking out the rear and get rid of the components on it now. Then pull the engine and start that build.
Next will be busting out the quarter windows for new forged carbon fiber quarter window with DBM trans coolers. That should keep me busy till the holidays are over. But here are some updated photos.

Let me know what you would do to this build. It’s always great to hear others ideas!

What’s your plan with the old rear links and shocks?

 

[Honeybadgerf100]

What’s up guys! New here.
Grew up in Detroit, MI going to silver lake as kid. Lived in San Diego for the last 10+ years with glamis.

Here is my current build. Trying to be a little different.
2008 Chevy Tahoe
Dirt king 4wd king travel kit
Wilwood brakes
EBC slotted rotors
Aluminum tie rods
2500 Hd front end swap
McNeil front fiberglass 07-13 Silverado
Custom front bumper
Corbeau heated race seats
Custom center console plate
NRG steering wheel and quick release
Full 37” spare
Dirty life beadlocks x5
Rockjock rear sway bar
Built 14 bolt SF with 4.56 and Detroit locker and B&M billet cover
Alpine Y tie down strap
Custom rear cage
Swing out shelf on rear cage
Sure there is a bunch I am missing

TO COME:
In the works.
Rear long travel short course about 18” travel
Full cage
Custom modified OEM dash for ignition switch and kenwood tk790
Holley terminator max
Holley pro dash
TSP ruthless runt set up for a turbo application about 700-800hp
4L80e
3.5” Camburg Fabricated rear axle.

Most things I make myself just for fun.
Check out my instagram for more updates.
@Tahoe_prelander

Holy hell bitching build.

 

[Tahoe_Prerunner]

Holy hell bitching build.

Why thank ya!

 

[Tahoe_Prerunner]

Just some updates. Have not done to much besides get the rear suspension parts ordered from send cut send and some body trimming to get ready for panels. Been using RAM board to mock up the templates for the sheet metal.

Also got the old link brackets cut off the other frame. Part of the templates came in for the lower links

Don’t mind my shitty drawing of what the rear fenders will look like. Taking a different approach then the typical bedsides you see, going for symmetric look hopefully

And picked up a new tow rig that’ll have a slide in camper for snowboarding and of course desert season.

 

[Tahoe_Prerunner]

Currently:
Center section of frame plated and welded. Along with front pivot points.
Frame just got sand blasted, rear back half getting cut and welded.
Body was taken off and put on a dolly, the caster I had broke body is getting cut for TE designs cage.
Engine spending a few months at the machine shop.
Rear suspension should be mocked up soon!

 

[Tahoe_Prerunner]

Does this count as a back half? Or quarter section lol

 

[Tahoe_Prerunner]

Not much progress but some, welded part of the back half, tacking on the other portion then adding gusset.

 

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[the bodj]

This is cool! It'll be such a solid rig! I really like this generation Tahoe. I think the proportions are great.

 

[Tahoe_Prerunner]

This is cool! It'll be such a solid rig! I really like this generation Tahoe. I think the proportions are great.

Thank you!!

 

[UR_Mawm69]

This is cool! It'll be such a solid rig! I really like this generation Tahoe. I think the proportions are great.

agreed!

this thing is gonna be fucking killer!!!

 

[Tahoe_Prerunner]

agreed!

this thing is gonna be fucking killer!!!

Thanks guys she’s almost a roller