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All Terrain X, I realize I’m reviving an old thread here but I’m considering my chrome delete on my own ATX (16) and I’m going back and forth on the All terrain badge; 1) leaving red as you did, 2) blacking out the red and plastidipping chrome, or 3) removing altogether. I’m also considering replacing the smaller tailgate badge with the larger side door version. And it’s neither here nor there, but will most likely permanently remove tailgate gmc. I would love to see pics of the reapplied All Terrain badges with that red against the black truck!

My research was inconclusive. After reading it could be a number of things ranging from power steering or suspension issues to outside temperature, I’ve decided to remove the 2.5 spacer level and replace with the bilstein 5100’s everybody raves about. The clicking began soon after the level was installed. What I learned about gm changing to the stamped steel uca’s in mid 2016 convinced me I needed to make a change. Limited budget lead me to conclude I’d get more bang for my buck at the sacrifice of some ride height up front if I go with Bilstein’s rather than full level and UCA replacement. Figured if I get more rake than desired at least I’ve upgraded from the Rancho’s. I’m having them installed tomorrow. The shop will also rate all suspension joints on wear and give me a report. My plan is to install just the Bilstein front struts on highest setting; which will lower current height by just over 1/2” from my understanding, and will relax the angles significantly. Hopefully the rake won’t be too much ??. Fyi, I have about 7- 9 k miles on the level and with the “clicking” noise. I’ll update later in week after I get it back and have driven it a bit.

Please post pics and parts information when done. I didn’t think there were parts available to make this switch possible. Mine isn’t as tight a fit as preferred and need to make some adjustments yet. I also added a cover to the area just in front of the cup holder which creates another out of sight storage area. Cover can be purchased on amazon for cheap.

I’m experiencing same issue after 2.5 level instal. Did you get this solved and what was the specific steering part or issue needing fixed? Thanks.

I’ve been experiencing a “clicking” in my steering at tight turns when parking. This began shortly after a 2.5” level instal on 2016 Sierra. I’ve had suspension looked at twice, along with the alignment after instal. No concluded damaged parts. My research is indicating it to be a cv joint issue, but boot isn’t leaking, or possibly electronic power steering issue. If I gather more definitive info I’ll post it.

Actually fed it down from the top after drilling opening. I then removed the “floor” (it’s like 5/6 screws) of main console compartment, fed a wire with a hook bent on the end, aided by a mirror and flashlight, up to where it was dropped, hooked the chord and pulled it back through. Had to drill another hole through previously removed console “floor” piece, another through the little deep tray of the console and that was it. I believe you would need to remove the entire center console to get access to feed it up from the bottom as there’s no access point other than the removable floor. I think the key to the little hack is the right angle charger chords I have. I highly recommend them. I’m sure some would think this is kinda dumb but I’m a bit ocd about clutter so I love cheap little hacks like this that clean things up.

I know it’s an old thread but I’m considering a minor mod to a “16” cup holder. There’s a video on youtube of a guy modifying (for firearm concealment) by adding magnets to the side in the tab holes for quick release, which I think is a clean idea. I would want do it similar but not exactly the same. I recently rerouted a charger cable through the console so the cup holder was removed in the process. It got me considering the mod while the cup holder is out. The storage is simply too valuable to go to waste. I’ve included pics I took while I deliberate my next steps. Hope they are helpful, if anyone gets on this 4 yr old thread!