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Thank you very much!!

Conversion is done!! Actually really straight forward. Makes a huge difference IMO!

Hope everyone had a good 4th! Put about 1,000 miles on this past week. Came up with my own rear sway bar for under $150 all said and done. I'll post a step by step next week when I am finished with it!

Gave it the first good detail of the spring! There are a few maintenance items I have to take care of before I continue any of the other "fun" stuff but stay tuned!

The 19+ GMC emblem is wider and shorter unfortunately. No I have not yet, I am going to also put a denali cluster and wire up my steering wheel controls at the same time, thats next on the list! The emblem shines very bright even through the tint, I am very happy with it! All back together!

SPRING PROJECTS HAVE BEGUN! First off, time to get a properly painted bumper. The wrap looked good but after 2 years and 2 Minnesota winters it was showing signs of age. So rather than re-wrap it I decided to dive in and get it painted. Painting chrome is a task itself. The bumper was completely stripped to bare metal then will do some light body work and paint. I should hopefully have it back from the shop this week! Next was something I have wanted to do for awhile! https://www.autoledtech.com/products/copy-of-illuminated-gmc-led-emblem-logo-rgb-flow-series?currency=USD&variant=43912907718914&utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=google&utm_campaign=Google Shopping&stkn=78b1662f4198&gclid=CjwKCAiAx_GqBhBQEiwAlDNAZjCu66arA1jSyLb-mx8Nn5eyFYfFNnnnmR4HL4Os-sp3ZRDiCl6oXhoCec0QAvD_BwE I am a huge fan of Chevy's "Glowtie" and the newer GMC illuminated emblem. GM doesn't make one for the 07-18 style "GMC" grille emblem. I ordered the one above but one thing I really disliked is how exposed the dioads are. It looked odd to me So the plan of attack was some spray can lens tint. I used VHT in the past and results were mixed. But I am very very happy how this Rustoleum lens tint laid down! It looks super glossy and the LEDs shine through bright! I will get photos of it illuminated when I get the truck back together. All assembled!

That is super helpful thank you!! I didn't know there was an oem style upgrade, I will have to look into this one. Thanks!!

Well I did it! lol Finally Denali OEM LED taillights. I did like the LED's but it just didn't have the look I wanted. I used Harnessdr 14-15 LED taillight harness. I have used his harnesses before for my heated steering wheel and headlights. Always plug and play easy! I believe he is on this forum and if you see this, THANK YOU! For making these things like these so easy for us enthusiasts! You may also spot a black tailgate handle. Well I am working on hooking up a OEM back-up cam. More on that when I get it finished. Happy New Year!

After 2 years of owning the truck I finally up graded the radio! I am very happy with it, especially for the price. No issues and was plug and play out of the box. Although my truck came with next to no options it made it easier. I am very happy overall! https://www.amazon.com/Silverado-2014-2018-Carplay-Navigation-Bluetooth/dp/B0B19Y8P18/ref=sr_1_5?crid=24LV9E3UZ6JV0&keywords=2015%2Bsilverado%2Bradio&qid=1688053221&refinements=p_72%3A1248879011&rnid=1248877011&s=electronics&sprefix=2015%2Bs%2Celectronics%2C101&sr=1-5&th=1 Old WT radio Easy plug and play! Just needs a Denali Cluster!

Winter Mode engaged Still waiting on GMC center caps but to be honest, for winter wheels I really don't mind the look

No problem! Its actually super easy! Finally got a radio ordered!!! I will post updates on that shortly. I also did a good pre-winter detail and used about 2 cans of fluid film in every possible crevis I could find. Trying to keep the rust at bay. So far, so good. Winter wheels will be going on soon.

Thanks! And yes, it was just bolts and clips no adhesive

I got the frame painted over the weekend. The wax coating I used last year was junk for lack of a better term. So after doing some research and thinking, I used Tractor/implement paint. Perfect for a frame. High resistance to chipping and durable with rust protection. Getting all the other wax off the frame was a PIA This stuff is heavy duty I also added the rear rock guards or whatever you want to call them. One was broken when I bought the truck so I took them both off. I found some used on Ebay so figured I would replace them. Front done too I also picked up some winter tires for my 18's. 245/60/18 which is the same overall diameter as my 22s.

So after some debating, I decided to switch up the exhaust on the truck. The Carven system was nice but after awhile I started to get sick of the drone and it was pretty aggressive. It did sound good but for the amount I drive this truck everyday it was just too much. I went with this system https://www.americantrucks.com/proven-ground-53sierra1500-3-inch-single-exhaust-system-with-polished-tip-side-exit-s511855-53.html#customer_reviews The price almost seemed too good so I was hesitant but with all the good reviews I decided to give it a shot. I am glad I did! The fit,finish and quality was that of a system at a much higher price. It is much quieter than the carven system. Still has a nice rumble but 0 drone. If you want something slightly louder than stock but not much I highly recommend this kit! If you want something that will scare the neighbors than this isn't it. But for what I was wanting I am very pleased! Next on the list was front and rear brakes. Both pad and rotors. Nothing overally fancy, ACDelco pans and rotors. Rears looked like they had never been done so they were due. I also went ahead and painted the caliper and bracket when they were off. If you notice the frame coating I used last year did not hold up. So I will have to address that soon.

I used my factory ones, I sanded down the texture and used a really good adhesion promoter