2007 Chevrolet Tahoe - Aftermarket SUV Parts

We have served up another hot Fantastic Four transformation for the ever-popular, redesigned 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe. The mods 714 Motorsports put on this vehicle would also work for the Tahoe's cousin, the Yukon, and include a 1.5/2.5-inch drop from Ground Force Suspensions, Green High Performance Filter intake system, MagnaFlow exhaust, Toyo Proxes S/T tires, and 24-inch Eco Type 802-TAZ wheels. This was a short and simple set of installs. Let's get to them.

Here, we began with the Green air intake system. We're not sure if the color actually helps the performance, but it does stand out from the reddish hue of most other filters out there.
Here, we began with the Green air intake system. We're not sure if the color actually help
All of the factory intake system components were removed. Then, new mounting adapters were inserted into the factory airbox tray.
All of the factory intake system components were removed. Then, new mounting adapters were

The aftermarket shield was installed onto the airbox tray.
The Green filter intake tube was secured to the throttle-body.
Then, the tabs or crenellations were trimmed from the rubber seal on the mass airflow assembly, and secured to the new air filter.
Then, the tabs or crenellations were trimmed from the rubber seal on the mass airflow asse

The mass airflow assembly was attached to the intake tube and slipped into the side of the heat shield. The conical filter was secured to the mass airflow sensor assembly. And there you have it.
The mass airflow assembly was attached to the intake tube and slipped into the side of the

Here, we laid out the MagnaFlow kit for you to see. It's a straightforward system.
The muffler and inlet pipe were mated loosely.

The extension pipe was slipped onto the muffler loosely, and hung from the frame. Then the tailpipe, with a polished tip already welded on from the factory, was loosely attached to the extension.
The extension pipe was slipped onto the muffler loosely, and hung from the frame. Then the
All of the pipes were clamped together, no welding was required.
The Ground Force suspension kit is very simple: coils, rear shocks, bumpstops, and sway bar spacers.
The Ground Force suspension kit is very simple: coils, rear shocks, bumpstops, and sway ba

After the wheels and tires were removed, the front stock coilovers were dropped from their places.
After the wheels and tires were removed, the front stock coilovers were dropped from their
The Ground Force coils replaced the factory springs in the coilover setup and were lifted into position and bolted into place.
The Ground Force coils replaced the factory springs in the coilover setup and were lifted

The factory rear springs were removed and the factory bumpstops were replaced.
The pads were taken from the ends of the stock springs. Then, we put on the Ground Force springs, and the springs were installed into the factory location between the frame and the rear axle.
The pads were taken from the ends of the stock springs. Then, we put on the Ground Force s

The stock rear shocks were swapped for the aftermarket version.
Next, sway bar spacers were installed.
Here, you can see the Toyo Proxes and Eco wheel combo. This Tahoe is rolling on 24s.

From The Driver Seat:Intake: The filter and the mass airflow assembly fit together through the heat shield, although it was a little awkward to get it right. Otherwise, it was a pretty standard installation.

Exhaust: This was easy as pie, and sounds pretty good, too.

Suspension: This was very simple, since it was essentially about replacing springs and shocks. There was no cutting involved.

Wheels and Tires: The Toyo tires and Eco wheels are a good-looking package on this vehicle.

YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED:
TIME SPENT WORKING:	4 hours
(Intake, 1 hour; exhaust, 30 minutes; suspension, 2 hours; wheel and tire mount, 30 minutes)
MECHANICAL DIFFICULTY:	Intake, easy; exhaust, easy;
	suspension, easy to intermediate; wheel and tire mounts, easy with pro equipment
TOOLS USED:	Basic handtools, lift, impact tools, and tire-mounting machinery

PARTS USED:
Eco Type 802-TAZ 24x10 wheels, . . . . . . . . . . . .	PN 802241061392078C,	$1,916 ($479 ea)
Green air intake filter for 2007 Tahoe 5.3L and 2007 Escalade,	PN 2570,	$296
Ground Force 1.5/2.5-inch drop coil kit for 2007 Tahoe/Yukon 4x2,	PN 9991,	$680
MagnaFlow exhaust for 2007 Tahoe/Yukon 5.3L,	PN 16672,	$681.37
Toyo Proxes S/T 285/40R24,	PN 242720,	$1,600 ($400 ea)
Total Cost:		$5,173.37 (Not including labor)

SOURCE
Ground Force Suspension 714 Braddock View Dr Mt. Braddock PA 15465 www.groundforce.com	Eco Wheel 15619 S. Blackburn Ave Norwalk CA 90650 www.ecowheel.com
Green High Performance Air Filter	714 Motorsports 714-901-0714 www.714motorsports.net
Toyo Tires 6261 Katella Avenue, Suite 2B Cypress CA 90630 8-00/-678-3250 www.toyo.com	Magnaflow

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2007 Chevrolet Tahoe - Fantastic Four