Darksky

Link to EXACTLY what you used, please.

2.5 inch pipes are plenty, with low restriction mufflers, (I like Aero Exhaust in Utah #AT2525XL) don’t forget a crossover or H pipe. If you decide to go to headers, I would also recommend a set of resonators before the tailpipes. (Again, I like the Aero Exhaust 2.5 x 10 inch version #TR252) they tame it down a bit and definitely reduce highway RPM drone. I used a set of “one into two” slash cut, angled turn down tips- exiting behind each of the rear wheels, just in front of the bumper.

I have the bolt on L-86 Soler Performance Throttle Body. I can whole heartedly endorse this product. It removed the throttle lag or stumble that my truck had when accelerating, especially from a stop. My truck is smooth and stronger throughout the power range. I’m very happy with my purchase. I realize this is not a technical review. Soler may have those numbers somewhere, I don’t know. I do know that for me, this was a good investment.

Still looks damn sharp, Grump. I ask a lot of my 2015. I live rural, drive ten plus miles of gravel road (each way) everytime I leave the house. Drive across the prairie, chase cattle. It gets driven... 86,000 now. Runs and rides like a dream. Hands down the best truck I’ve owned and I *loved* my 2005. It went 215K, I felt like I abandoned an old friend when I drove this one off the lot and left it sitting there.The L86 has made me happy at every turn.

Nothing beats the voice of experience. When I first went to the winter wonderland, I couldn’t imagine why everyone had “steelies” and studded tires for winter. Those pictures are examples of the price of an education.

Replacement cables? Are there heavier gauge, finer stranded, more insulated, higher quality connector type cables to be had? Which ones, exactly do you recommend? The variations in different brands and caliber of manufacturers is like anything else, they vary wildly. Which cables should I Buy for my 2015 L86 High Country? Please and thank you.

A Hitachi Magic Wand “neck” massager caused the 110v circuit to fail at what seemed to have been a very critical moment. She had a few rather unflattering words for GM at that particular juncture.

Call or Swing by a busy 4WD parts and service shop. They may have a tin can full of hardware as well. You might even ask your dealership’s (body shop) service guy for bolts. Lots of people do OEM takeoffs.

If you haven’t already done so; get the driver’s side A-pillar grab handle. It’s a huge help in getting in and out without grabbing the steering wheel. It helps my old ass immensely. My truck came with one installed on the passenger side A-pillar, so I didn’t have to add it. If your truck does not have one pre-installed on the passenger side, I wold recommend getting one today. Your passengers (spouses or kids) will thank you. They make the side steps much safer IMHO. (Note the tie in to the assist step subject)

Don’t take leaves out of the pack. You’ll end up with them twisting under acceleration or braking or worse yet failing and breaking in two. Go to a truck spring shop and have them make/modify you a set to the specs you want. They’re surprisingly affordable. Flip kits are tried and true among the low low community as well. Be careful “shade treeing” springs- bad things happen. Also, if you see a torch, just drive away. Torching springs is idiocy. edit: Traction bars are one of the best things you can do for your truck. They make a huge difference in traction control. Also, because of the added connection between the frame and the axle, it kind of functions as an anti-sway bar. That helps a noticeable amount in cornering these monsters. Ladder bars look cool too... if you’re into looking cool. ?

Alex, welcome. Please post more details and describe what you alluded to in your above post.

Dude, the link shows a side shot of your truck, for me. Can you post one of the bow tie?

Yondu is perfectly correct about the ease of installing a chrome tip. A slash cut chromed or stainless will slip right over the stock pipe with just a tap from a mallet. For my taste, cut about six inches off the factory pipe before slipping the new tip over it, so that the finished tip does not stick out further and look odd. Also, I paid attention to twisting the tip so that the angle was to the rear, but slightly downward. It looked cleaner to me, when you couldn’t see up into the pipe from behind the truck. If you are looking for the simplest and very cheap performance upgrade for the exhaust. Cut the factory pipe before the muffler and just after flapper. Then put back a piece of straight pipe in its place. Leave everything else alone. It’s a small performance improvement, sounds good and the price is right.

The improvement from 3.23 to 3.73 with tires that measure out just a hair under 35” is very good. The drive-ability improvement is great. I ran the numbers a while ago, with the swap, the truck performs as it would’ve with stock height tires if it had been equipped with a 3.46 ratio. This is just where the math calculations would’ve put the gearing. The truck runs much better- stoplight to stoplight. Any feeling of “lugging” is gone. Mileage picked up a bit for in city driving. Highway performance is back where it should be and the truck sees 8th gear much more often. All in all a great improvement without having to swap the internals down to the 9.5” set up.

In regards to revealing the 9.76 rear end. Gear sets taller than the 3.73 will not fit on the 9.76 carrier. However, you can Go down to a 9.5 inch carrier and then use the taller gears that are made for the 9.5. At least, that was my experience when checking.

Nobody? Not even DIY?

I am looking for an angled spare tire holder to put in the bed of my truck. It needs to lean from center (ish) bed towards the front, near the back window, accommodate a 34.5 inch tire on an 18x9 wheel and have a few plug studs, so that I can screw down a couple of lug locks on it for security. You’ve seen them, kind of Baja looking, fit pretty tight against the back widow, mounted to the bed floor a little way back from the front of the bed.I’ve had difficulty finding one that will do this. Any suggestions? Links? Thank you.

Those are cool. Shoot me a pm. I’d like one for my tool box.

It’s good to see longevity out of mod parts. Especially GM “backed” ones. Seeing the $300 quote made me cuss. Some dealerships just flabbergast me with their greed and shortsightedness.

Body shop pics. The disassembly was not difficult.you can put in a Rough Country curved light bar and MoriMoto fog lights at the same time. I can heartily endorse both products.

I appreciate your perspective and agree about the excess chrome. I went the opposite way and am pleased with the results. The second shot was during the install. I wanted to show how pleased I was with the color. It’s years in, now and has held up perfectly well. I’m a ranch truck type. So, it’s not perfect, lots of gravel road driving.

Dani, if you print up the #4 stickers, I want one for my shop. Heck, I’ll by a couple. Too funny. Thanks for the laugh. I appreciate the Golden Knights reference as well. “Old Paratroopers, good to the last drop”

I’m at 6000’ in Colorado as well. It’s not that different, certainly not enough to sell your truck. Unless you’re leaning that way already. The issue that I have is that 91 octane is premium here. 93 octane pumps are few and far between.

Mike, I realize it’s the weekend. But, I’m in. I want one for my 2015 6.2l. I will call you on Monday, unless you respond and want me to reach out sooner. Thank you.

When you get your high beams screwed back down where they belong, you’ll be a lot happier with the pattern as well.