Iceman22

Shameless plug [emoji15] Selling my 1 year old standard bed (6.5ft) undercover flex in the classified section. Located in NY Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Just got a set of WildPeaks myself. Had a major internal debate between the falkens and another set of Goodyear Duratracs. Did as much reading as humanly possible across multiple forums and even different vehicles running them. While there was a big part of me that really wanted the Duratracs I ultimately chose the WildPeaks. It really came down to a few reason... 1) Cost: Falkens ended up being $78 cheaper a corner on my tire size 2) Looks: My local tire shop was nice enough to bring 1 of each tire in and allow me to compared them side by side in person. The Wildpeak just flat out looks more aggressive on my opinion 3) Reviews: This may sound backwards but I just couldn’t find a review that would make me not choose the WildPeaks. While I knew the quality of what I’d be getting with the Duratracs, there wasn’t anything from other Wildpeak reviews that made me feel like I was giving up much, if any at all.... 4) Warranty: The Wildpeak was the only tire I could find with a mileage warranty on an LT tire. Only had them on the truck for 200 miles but my initial thoughts are very good. The tires appear to be just as quite as the Duratracs. They also have done great in heavy rain. Furthermore I don’t notice any tread wobble or tram-lining. Looking forward to some snow testing for I consider myself completely satisfied Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Phil, I’m a little disappointed...... it’s been 2 weeks between when we talked about this mod and you posting the video. I mean what took so long? I kid! I kid! As always awesome work! I’m incredibly jealous of your skill/know how and i think I speak for everyone in saying thank you for continuing to pursue mods that allow us to OEM parts we normally would not be able to. Happy thanksgiving to you and yours Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

2015 1500 z71 crew cab standard bed 4WD 2” BDS level 20x9 ET 20 Fuel Mavericks 275/65/20 Falken WildPeaks Have tried to induce rub every possible way. Currently I can only get it to do it going downhill in reverse at full lock. After having a buddy help me it’s been determined the rub is on the weathertech mudflaps and truck itself. Just goes to show a 34” tire is obtainable on a leveled 1500 with well thought out width/offset and a “skinnier” tire Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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No problem at all! Glad to pass along info whenever I can. To answer your last question; the short of I️t is peace of mind.... BDS offers a warranty that in my opinion isn’t beat or even matched by any other company in the industry. For the originally purchaser, BDS offers a lifetime warranty on their parts and a matched(supplemental) power train warranty for 5yrs/60,000 miles for the trucks factory parts. In other words if you break something on your truck and GM says I️t broke because the BDS kit was installed, even if you know they’re lying through their teeth; BDS will step in and cover the cost. Coming from the modified Subaru scene I can tell you all about how the Magnuson Moss Act SHOULD work and how I️t typically DOES work...... so having an after company that will back factory parts is a huge value added for me. The level kit was $138 in parts and with install and alignment it was $396. A little steep in my opinion for a level kit but part of the way they get you is the warranty is only good with authorized professional install. Would have loved to have done the install myself and saved the coin but such is life... The break down was: $138 parts $155 install $70 alignment $33 NYS sales tax Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

My truck is scheduled to have my complaint diagnosed on Thursday. The service manger stated that it sounded like I was describing a faulty TCC but didn’t want to be definitive over the phone and rightfully so... I assume that Avenue was looked into at your end as well? I’m just so completely conflicted about your answer. While I’m super disappointed to hear Chevy pretty much said “operating as designed” and wiped their hands clean of it; I’m elated to hear BBP was able to correct it since I just so happen to have this waiting for me.... I just bought it with the hopes of getting a little more performance out of my 6.2 to counteract the heavier wheels and tires I just put on. Didn’t realize it may be able to fix the driveline shutter. I’ll give Chevy a chance to fix it since it’s under warranty but it’s good to know I have the BB tune in my back pocket! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Scuba, Don’t mean to thread jack but just want to describe my issue and see if it’s the same thing you’re dealing with... About 300 miles ago I️ started to get what appears to be a driveline shutter that’ll consistently show up between 40 to 54mph when the truck is going up a slight incline and I’m light on the throttle; maybe 20% input? The truck will also sometimes do it from 60 to 75mph under the same circumstances: light throttle and slight uphill grade. Truck will not do it going down hill, going up a steep hill, under heavy throttle input or off throttle. Feeling can be described as someone who puts a manual transmission in too high of a gear for the speed at which they’re starting from. The feeling is a consistent “duh-duh-duh-duh” especially noticeable through the steering wheel? But it’ll go away the second you get heavy on the gas or get off it entirely? Sucks because the truck just clicked 20,000 miles. Idk if it’s a good or a bad thing that it just manifested itself vs. it being like that from day 1..... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Here’s my 2 cents on that topic but I’m no mechanic so take it with a grain of salt... I think it’s a combination of each truck is different, peoples goals are different and budgets are different. For instance, I would have chosen a 2.5” setup if BDS made one. I set out only considering a BDS product for their “no BS” warranty. To me it was nice piece of mind. Much more cost effective level kits out there but to me the increased price over XYZ company is like paying for an insurance policy. BDS only makes a 2” so that’s the height I went with. As a little side note under the category of witch craft; my trucks fender measurements are not consistent pre and post new wheels and tires which makes no sense to me but the tape measure doesn’t lie. With the BDS level installed and running factory 18’s with evenly worn 265/65/18 Duratracs I was 38.5” ground to center of the fender in the front and 39” in the rear. With the new 275/65/20’s installed I’m 40.5” front and rear. Parked on the same patch of flat concrete and both times the truck was topped off with fuel. Bed was empty both times. I have no idea how the f*ck I gained 1/2” in the front.... Only have 100 miles on them so far but I am very very pleased. I debated between another set of Duratracs, Grabber AT2’s or the WildPeaks. Loved the Duratracs but ultimately crossed them off solely due to cost. I couldn’t get them for cheaper than $313/piece. Then it came down to the other two. For me I liked the wider channels in the WildPeaks, the side lugs and the fact the tires were newer. (Grabbers AT2 production has previously been stopped for good so any new sets in inventory were produced about a year ago or possibly even longer according to my tire guy...) Initial 100 mike review of the WildPeaks is as follows. Also if it matters; this truck is a pavement princess and will never even see a dirt road let alone serious off road duty. 1) Great in the wet. We caught heavy rain on Monday and was as sure footed as ever. 2) Slight increase in noise over the Duratracs from 40mph and up but not enough for me to regret the choice. Plus nothing a little more volume on the radio can’t fix for long trips 3) No tread wobble of any kind and no tram-lining. 4) Great appearance on the truck. Bunch of guys at work have various AT’s on their trucks and the general consensus was it was the most aggressive looking tire out of all of the ones owned. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Fuel Maverick 20x9 ET+20 Falken Wildpeak AT3 275/65/20 2” BDS level kit Currently only rubbing in reverse while going downhill and turning the wheel. Some testing at my end shows the contact is actually on my weathertech mudflaps. With the flaps removed the tire doesn’t make contact. Debating about notching the inner corner of the flap or just living with it Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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I just bought 275/65/20’s myself. While I can appreciate the wide setups it just doesn’t do it for me personally. I’m too anal about paint to let the tire be outboard of fender. So a nice tall narrow tire was exactly what I wanted. The truck looks amazing on 34’s with a level kit. Fills the wheel wells nicely. The tires ran me $1000 for all 4. $1000 for all 4 was definitely a hit to the wallet but after you’ve bought tires for a z06 anything else seems like a bargain lol Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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Hey guys, Currently running a 2” BDS level. I know it’s only a 1/2” but I’d really like to go up to 2.5” total... As near as I can tell my BDS kit is a preload shim and a strut top spacer.... would I be okay with either replacing the strut top spacer with a thicker one or adding a spacer to bottom strut mount? And if so what thickness would I need? I’m not exactly sure I understand the math behind the spacers thickness vs what it actually lifts Edit: would something like this be okay to add on into addition to what’s already there? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Teaser.... just brought it home. Gonna take better pics after the sun gets higher in the sky and I can pull the stockers out of the bed. Damn thing is squatting a full inch with them in there [emoji35] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk