Doubledingo's 2005 4x4 Tahoe LS

[DoubleDingo]

I wanted Pioneer, but those units all required modifications to fit in the form of cutting the dash/bracket/brace. Kenwood says it's a direct fit, but, the instructions say to cut. I really don't want to cut anything. I'll see if it actually fits without modifying anything. I tried finding just one without alexa voice command, but everything has some sort of voice command or multiple in the same unit. Not pleased about that, but I guess that's the world we live in now.

 

[DoubleDingo]

Just ordered three gallons on Valvoline dexron vi, just need to get over to harbor freight and buy the extractor pump. Going to be a busy weekend with family visiting and other obligations. Hoping to find time to work on the hoe.

 

[Grit dog]

Just ordered three gallons on Valvoline dexron vi, just need to get over to harbor freight and buy the extractor pump. Going to be a busy weekend with family visiting and other obligations. Hoping to find time to work on the hoe.

You’re not doing a new filter on an old rig?
Or just pulling some fluid out before dropping the pan?

 

[Grit dog]

I wanted Pioneer, but those units all required modifications to fit in the form of cutting the dash/bracket/brace. Kenwood says it's a direct fit, but, the instructions say to cut. I really don't want to cut anything. I'll see if it actually fits without modifying anything. I tried finding just one without alexa voice command, but everything has some sort of voice command or multiple in the same unit. Not pleased about that, but I guess that's the world we live in now.

All single din are the same dimensions in my experience. And steering wheel controls will work with a Crutchfield kit.
They did on the one (same gmt800 hoe) I did.

 

[Grit dog]

I wanted Pioneer, but those units all required modifications to fit in the form of cutting the dash/bracket/brace. Kenwood says it's a direct fit, but, the instructions say to cut. I really don't want to cut anything. I'll see if it actually fits without modifying anything. I tried finding just one without alexa voice command, but everything has some sort of voice command or multiple in the same unit. Not pleased about that, but I guess that's the world we live in now.

There are many $100ish brand name single din head units with BT and multiple preamp outs (not that you are using those) without voice command.
Just bought an Alpine unit a couple months ago.
Honestly if I was going through the trouble of upgrading and for the long term, I’d at a minimum get a double din. About the same $ as single. Or preferably a touchscreen.
Just searched quick. $200 for a Kenwood touch screen double din size with steering wheel controls (w adapter of course).
JMO

 

[DoubleDingo]

You’re not doing a new filter on an old rig?
Or just pulling some fluid out before dropping the pan?

It's getting a new filter. Going swap some fresh fluid in a few times before doing so. I was going to buy the filter when I picked up the fluid, but, I found out there is a shallow pan and deep pan. Not knowing what I have, the filter is going to until at least round three of drain and fill.

 

[DoubleDingo]

All single din are the same dimensions in my experience. And steering wheel controls will work with a Crutchfield kit.
They did on the one (same gmt800 hoe) I did.

The jvc didn't appear to require cutting, hoping the Kenwood is the same

 

[bucket]

There are many $100ish brand name single din head units with BT and multiple preamp outs (not that you are using those) without voice command.
Just bought an Alpine unit a couple months ago.
Honestly if I was going through the trouble of upgrading and for the long term, I’d at a minimum get a double din. About the same $ as single. Or preferably a touchscreen.
Just searched quick. $200 for a Kenwood touch screen double din size with steering wheel controls (w adapter of course).
JMO

I agree. The double din Kenwood touchscreens are pretty darn good and user friendly. We've got a couple of them in work trucks.

 

[DoubleDingo]

There are many $100ish brand name single din head units with BT and multiple preamp outs (not that you are using those) without voice command.
Just bought an Alpine unit a couple months ago.
Honestly if I was going through the trouble of upgrading and for the long term, I’d at a minimum get a double din. About the same $ as single. Or preferably a touchscreen.
Just searched quick. $200 for a Kenwood touch screen double din size with steering wheel controls (w adapter of course).
JMO

Thought about double din, ended up staying with single din. The parameters I entered on Crutchfield, every unit has voice control. I won't utilize it, but it's there. If this Kenwood craps out on me I do more searches with less or more parameters to try and eliminate voice control

 

[Grit dog]

The jvc didn't appear to require cutting, hoping the Kenwood is the same

I didn’t cut anything on the Hoe but it had a single din in it when I replaced it. Don’t recall if anything was cut. But don’t remember seeing anything cut. I’m sure @TotalyHucked would know fer shure.

 

[idahovette]

This Tahoe a 4L or a 6L? You gonna put a plug in the pan to make it easier in the future?

 

[Grit dog]

This Tahoe a 4L or a 6L? You gonna put a plug in the pan to make it easier in the future?

That’s a 4L. 6L not until the 900s

 

[DoubleDingo]

This Tahoe a 4L or a 6L? You gonna put a plug in the pan to make it easier in the future?

5.3. I might, but with extractor I may not need to.

 

[DoubleDingo]

Third brake light changed, fixed the problem, and cruise control still works.

 

[DoubleDingo]

Lots going on this weekend, no oil change or atf drain and fill. Did buy the Holt 2.3 gallon extraction pump.

After getting home I did check the carfax report. Atf changed twice in its early years, none since 2013.

Oil changed in May and only has 300 miles on it. It's getting put off a month or two.