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Had a nice 60 degree day this weekend to detail inside and out. Not often we get above 30 in March! Bucket wash, clayed, Turtle Wax jet black spray wax and CG VRP on all plastic trim & tires. Wanted to see how the spray wax works compared to my normal sealant routine (chemical guys black light followed by butter wax). Just in time before we get snow and rain tonight..

Could you kindly get your truck out of the way so we can see that squarebody...

For those that do not like AFM/DFM, You will be able to buy certain 2021's without it.... 2021 Silverado 1500 and Sierra 1500 pickups As promised, we want to continue to keep you in the loop regarding the global, industry-wide shortage of semiconductors. Today, due to this shortage, we are announcing a new change to select light duty full-size pickup powertrains. Active Fuel Management (AFM) and Dynamic Fuel Management (DFM) will not be available on certain 2021 model year Silverado 1500 and Sierra 1500 pickups. By taking this measure, it will enable continued production and delivery of inventory to help respond to the strong customer and dealer demand for our full-size pickup models as the industry continues to rebound and strengthen. L82 - 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 w/6-speed Automatic Transmission (MYC) & L84 - 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 w/8-speed Automatic Transmission (MQE) (only): For orders with a scheduled production date on or after March 15, 2021, GM will build most L82 engines on 1500 pickups without AFM (refer to the updated Order Guide and table below for trim details). Similarly, for orders with a scheduled production date on or after March 29, 2021, GM will build most L84 engines on 1500 pickups without DFM (refer to the updated Order Guide and the table below for trim details). Any sold orders of these affected pickups which have not been entered in the Production Order Management and Scheduling system by March 16, 2021 will be built without AFM or DFM. The dealer has the responsibility to and must advise affected sold order customers immediately. Pickups with 5.3L V8s which are built without AFM or DFM, as applicable, will include a new RPO code added by General Motors: “YK9 – Not Equipped with Active Fuel Management" or “YK9 - Not Equipped with Dynamic Fuel Management". This RPO code will be reflected on the Dealer Invoice along with an associated $50 MSRP credit. The Monroney label will include this credit and indicate that the vehicle was built without AFM or DFM. These 2021 Silverado 1500 and Sierra 1500 pickups which are built without AFM or DFM, will also receive revised EPA certified fuel economy estimates. Chevrolet and GMC are updating all consumer and dealer facing communications as appropriate. In addition, dealers are strongly urged to counsel directly with all customers who purchase affected vehicles to ensure each customer understands its vehicle content and fuel economy. This change to the availability of AFM and DFM on the 5.3L V8 is currently expected to remain in place for the remainder of the 2021MY. A listing of affected trims is listed below and is subject to change by General Motors:

I agree 100%! Now add a $5.00 transmission dip stick and remove the motorized rear calipers and we would really have something to cheer about!

LOL dude is having an issue with his truck that is under warranty, and your "solution" is for him to move out of state? Way to bring politics into a thread that literally has nothing to do with politics

I don't think I have heard of this one before. While I understand the truck should behave as expected (and this might be WAD still) the auto-stop isn't saving you much at all. That said, I know it's not an actual resolution to the issue but have you considered moving out of Cali? If you're worried about gas prices and owning a truck in the same sentence, you're in the wrong state and perhaps voting for the wrong party. While the issues in TX drove up costs, the regulations being introduced will only keep them driving upward.

Hate on them when they give it to you. Hate on them when they take it away.

Or lives in Texas, Louisiana,Mississippi, Georgia or any state it gets above say 80 and parks on anything other concrete. Or maybe concrete too. And of course has leather seats. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Ground off the parting line and smoothed my lower control arms on the front side. I’ve been thinking about doing this since I removed the lower bumper plastic.

Just picked up my new truck after trading in my ram limited with only 15,000km. The interior in the ram was very nice but the overall ride and power train in the GMC I’d definitely more refined.

Watching the Gatornationals yesterday got me wondering. Will the future be electric funny cars and Top Fuel? What about the Bikes? I sure hope not. It would be so lame. Sent from my Pixel 3 using Tapatalk

Yeah, it looks great. What’s your set up. Tires, lift or level, etc. Sorry if you’ve already posted this information.

Blacked out my Denali this week, nice change after having the chrome for 2 years.

XD Grenade 20x9 with Nitto Ridgeline 295/60. Bout to get rid of these and put a 20x10 on.

Thanks for the detailed write up. I'm not trying to start a holy war over a lift! I just don't want to fry my band new rig because of 4wd auto! I'm not trying to be a cheap ass I was honestly looking at Icon stage 2 kit when I came across the readylift and noticed all the issues with the height. What I gather is that no matter what kit is used if you get to 4" without drop brackets you are going to kill your diff or axles.

Sounds like a perfect time to buy one.

Amen brother (typed in Houston)

And simplifying means they will probably last forever.. [emoji1303]

This is great news! These will probably be the last all (8) all the time firing V-8's we get in a half ton stock from the factory. I wonder if the exhaust flaps will get deleted also? Aftermarket exhaust systems will sound great on these engines!

So I did fold my mirrors in for a good 100 miles across northeastern NM and I'll be damned, I think it did make a 1 to 1.5 mpg difference. I had a generous tailwind and was getting 29-30mpg on the 50 mile average! The entire trip 250 mile trip averaged 25 mpg which is the best so far. On the 25 mile average coming through the canyon I got 48.9mpg, I'll be trying for 50mpg next time lol

Nothing about the L87 being offered without DFM( at this time). if i was in the market for a new truck i would jump at this opportunity. I do really want to know the EPA estimates.

I'm suspecting it to be a valve oil control solenoid shortage. The L82/L84 (and L87) no longer use the VLOM assembly under the intake manifold. Instead, the solenoids were redesigned and are mounted individually per cylinder to do their job. The ECM is the only "computer" involved with AFM/DFM operation so there is not a second or third computer involved in the operation. The ECMs aren't any different AFM vs DFM on the L82/L84 (and L87), its all in the calibrations and software. The 4.3 with AFM and the L8T 6.6 gas that has no AFM at all both share the same ECM as well so difference with or without AFM on two totally different engines.

I currently have a 33 in the stock location but im going try and fit a 35 but a 37 will go in the bed of the truck

Thanks! I wanted to make it capable without being too over the top “look at me I’m an overlander” lol. the red did look nice but I personally just hate red!

"Ventilated seats" sounds like a great option for a family stricken with flatuence, IBS or swamp butt.

Storms and demand are normal causes for price movement. Closing an unfinished pipeline is speculation aka greed and poly-tick-el pressure

Maybe. I’d say I bought and used those tires over 6 years ago and Nitto probably got their ****** together in the meantime since everyone I knew that had them at the time echoed the same complaint. But hell, I also drove that thing like it was stolen! I love Nitto I just think they had a bad run with these tires for a little bit. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

100% this function has a lot to deal with a lot of factors how long the vehicle has been driven temp outside, if ac is running etc alot of people think this system is suppose to shut down every single time that is incorrect

There are A LOT of factors for the auto start/stop to be able to work. Time spent on, all kinds of temps sensors, time since last AS/S cycle... maybe it isn’t turning off because it doesn’t meet the requirements. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

I imagine like anything else over time. The technology will change to either smaller batteries for quick change or much longer range. And faster charging. What is puzzling is the overall electrical grid for support. I remember gladly pay 700$ for a VCR, 3500$ for that big dish in my yard. Marveling at the fact I’m typing this on my iPhone sitting on the couch. A device that is this small. That has a battery that last all day. The only thing I can think that can disrupt electric vehicles is. The continued evolution of combustion engines. And the potential for future discovery of oil and gas. I read somewhere the thinking is it a renewable resource. Not just fossil fuel. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Do you have anything other than more ad hominem attacks to add? Or do you just want to pretend that consumer reports data is "scientific" like you want to claim and can't back up? You're the one who decided to come here to "enlighten" all of us with your claims that have been debunked more than a few times. You still have no answer for any of the points that faulty Toyota frames than "They changed it!" That you are doing a pathetic job of it really isn't my fault. But then that would have a lot to do with why all you have here is hand waving and name calling, isn't it? I'm sorry, I think I insult house plants earlier with my other post. You don't even qualify for that.

Heres my update: Pedal- Feels better, when I am driving, I can let go of the accelerator and it doesnt feel like the throttle body doesnt IMMEDIATELY slam shut. Overall, nice change. Did not fix my issue though.

I might have to join IG. Truck should be gram worthy.[emoji857] Sent from my Pixel 3 using Tapatalk

Installed my catch can at 440 miles before intake and valves get nasty.

For those wondering or interested in getting leds, I ended up getting these. Wow!! How has everyone not done this! Easy swap. Literally plug and play (if it doesn't come on, flip it. Polarity has to be right. Check before you re-installinto housing). Ordered 2 sets of these. And yes, amazon says they do not fit the 2021 silverado 2500, but they do. Best $66 mod! Ha https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07NPMV1H5/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabc_B6VV7V6EX35AHWZ2SSSV?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

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Two things make this yellow marshmallow wag... "bacon" and "wanna go for a ride in the truck?"

Pro Comp 6 inch lift 20x10 Fuel Rebels in matte black 35x12.5 Nitto Ridge Grapplers Fabtech upper control arms I absolutely love it. She drives better than I expected.

Blaming tire prices and gas prices on a guy that has been in office for 48 days is mental gymnastics that I can never believe.

I’m thinking Joe and Walter are kin. And both are empty-headed. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

My AT4 came with the Goodyear "street" tires. One size smaller then the Duratracs. I think they were 265/65/18. I was getting a pretty consistent 22 MPG up to 31.5 MPG at 55 mph for over an hour. I swapped out my setup for TrailBoss wheels with the Duratracs (factory size 275/65)) and saw an immediate drop of about 1.5 MPG. I then went 1 size up to a 285/65/18 and saw about another 1.5 MPG drop. A lot has to do with weight and rolling resistance.

My son has these on his AT4, noisy as hell. I can't stand to ride in his truck. Never saw the logic of a mud tire on trucks that never see off road use. Unless you're 16 and want the coolest truck on the high school parking lot

I agree with others; has to be an operator malfunction.

Picking up the new toy!

-3C is 27F which average Oslo temp in Jan. We got power outages here in TX because (in part) frozen windmills. Solar sucks in snow too. Thank God we have gas vehicles to drive and get warm in during all of this crap. Every quick charge station around us is offline. If anything, this convinces me that electric vehicles are niche. Guess how easy it is to control population when you shut down power which also includes the ability to travel? Just imagine 5 years from now: "We need to flatten the meat consumption curve as its swelling CO2 levels. Shut down the grids!" Plants need CO2, and we also will require a lot more land to grow food for the billions yet to be born. A nice warm Siberia and Canada will provide that much needed farm land. Climate change, like greed, is good. Is LA and NYC going underwater too great of a sacrifice to feed the rest of the world? I say NO! 6.2s for everyone! Do your part to stamp out hunger! Sent from my SM-G975U using Tapatalk

Black, 6in. Brand new. Truck had less than 1000 miles when I removed them. Perfect condition, all mounting hardware included. MSRP $750. $350 firm takes them. Ill deliver within 50 miles and can ship them.

Not a AT4 I know, but first thing I recommend in replacing the Rancho shocks. I went with Kryptonite stage 3 with Fox 2.0 shocks. Ride is still a 3/4 ton but 1000x's better then stock..and Toyo AT3 35x12.50R20 on the stock rims.

For what a new truck costs, you should be able to choose whatever color you want. For that matter, you should be able to choose which gauges are showing in the digital portion as well. Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk

What's 50% for you on the oil life monitor? I'm at 78% right now and I have 2,000 miles on the oil. So I think it depends on how many miles you're at, at that point. Is it 5,000? 4,000? 3,000? More? Less? I personally no longer let direct injection engines go further than 5,000 miles on oil changes. I'm done playing that game. My last direct injection engine was worn out at 160,000 miles, I don't think extended drains didn't it any favors despite using "high quality" oil and filters. There's a couple things with modern day engines that I believe are "tough" on oil nowadays. Direct injection, low tension piston rings, CAFE regulations, light weight oil and the return of timing chain engines...throw in the addition of turbocharging. Direct injection blasts carbon into the oil. The rings aren't sealing like they used to. Chains are shearing oil, and the carbon is also getting between the pins and rollars, stretching them. I'm just done testing the limits of oil. I'm done with used oil analysis. I'm doing 5,000 mile oil changes and that's it. Call me crazy.