Ron505

I sold my truck before I had a chance to install these. They are brand new, never installed. Hardware included. The part number (NFB-HPC1475CC-TX) references the 1/2 ton, but I held them up to my 3/4 ton, and it appears that they would fit that too, minus one mounting point. Here's a link to them online https://n-fab.com/product-detail/HPC1475CC-TX N-Fab Black Podium Steps are available in a 3" main tube diameter. No matter if you are an off-road junkie or city street driver, these nerf bars are for you. Available in durable black powder-coat finish, each step bar has long lasting durability. Constructed from durable stainless steel, each nerf step features an all new expanded and enclosed sure-grip step. This will allow for safe and secure stepping in and out of your cab. The N-Fab Black Podium Steps are perfect for both stock or lifted trucks. Backed by a limited lifetime warranty, you cannot go wrong by adding a set of these bad boys. You can easily install the Podium steps without any cutting or drilling.

I'll be posting my Denali wheels with TPMS and Nitto Terra Grapplers (50%) soon. They are in excellent condition. I'm in Ohio. Where are you? Let me know if you're interested.

This is also a great source for seeing what works, and plenty of pictures showing what the end result should look like. https://www.customwheeloffset.com/search-wheel-offset-gallery

Does anyone have a picture of the Proclip prior to installation? I have no problem paying for a good mount, I just want to see what it is.

Interesting thought there Blk17Machinep. While shopping for a Ford or Dodge (for the lower cost), my wife insisted on a GM, and I told her it was going to cost an additional $5k. I still ended up with the GM. And no, not just because she said so...lol. I've got a 2000 Z71 that has 295K miles on it with original motor and trans.

I think we've got some good Overlanding areas available to us. Potts Mountain, Ivy Branch, Harlan KY, Blackhouse Mountain KY, Slade KY, Royal blue TN, Sanquist TN, Tackett creek TN, and the list goes on. But IMO, our trucks are too nice and new to do real Overlanding (to me means a reliable enough vehicle to drive a few thousand miles, carrying camping equipment etc.., and very capable off road). I am part of an Offroad Club in Ohio, and we go to a lot of unmaintained township roads as well. But, we take our Jeeps.

That's what I personally, would be most worried about , drone inside the cab. But I'm not a good one to comment since I'm not much of a loud exhaust kind of guy.

Mine definitely isn't nose high. It may be an optical illusion or something with my driveway. It still has a very small amount of rake. That's why I'll be adding rear leafs to get it closer to stock rake. Plus I'll be adding my cap back on that seems to weigh around 300lbs.

2" BDS level and 2" wheel spacers

I just installed a 2" BDS Level kit, because I got it here in the classifieds for cheap. I may add another .5" at some point. Stock wheels and tires for now, with 2" spacers on the wheels. I'll be adding a Zone Add-A-Leaf (and put my cap back on), and 305/65-18's.

Here's my new to me '14. Will have a 2.5"/3" level and wheels and tires (33x12.5) some time this year.

I just shimmed my gas pedal bracket, and I think it made a huge difference. I have adjustable pedals too. I didn't tell my wife that i did it, but while being my DD the other night, she asked if I spent money on a tune or something. She could tell the difference, and she's just a dumb blonde...lol...j/k

I just tried and can't get mine to....

Do your control arms bottom out? Rough ride with a lot of stress on the ball joints is what I've read about 3" spacers in the front. Any helpful input would be greatly appreciated.

No offense takin. I was trying to figure out what the "real" reason is for the tick, before I signed (that was urgency, not freaking out). I've read about push rods, lifters, fuel pump, DI, etc... on this forum that cause the tick. With nobody really stating exactly what "fixed" theirs. I was just trying to find out what it would take to quiet it down some. After listening to two other comparable trucks on the lot, and my experiences at 3 dealers over the last two days, I decided to buy. Yay me!

Mine is at idle, not under load.

I stopped at 3 different GM dealerships this morning (non of them is the one I am buying form). 1st one said that's the GM sound, due to the direct injection, and it's normal. 2nd said that the high pressure fuel pump makes that sound, and it is normal. 3rd said that it is the sound of the newer 5.3's, and that I could try a heavier, conventional weight oil, because they are using that oil to save gas only. But it's the normal sound.

I don't think it's the lifters or valves. I've owned Harleys, but I don't expect my GMC to have similar sounds. I stopped at 3 different GM dealerships this morning (non of them is the one I am buying form). 1st one said that's the GM sound, due to the direct injection, and it's normal. 2nd said that the high pressure fuel pump makes that sound, and it is normal. 3rd said that it is the sound of the newer 5.3's, and that I could try a heavier, conventional weight oil, because they are using that oil to save gas only. But it's the normal sound.

Sorry to bump another one of these threads up, but I'm really searching for answers very quickly. Vacuum pump fix the problem?

The truck that I am looking to buy has this tick, and it seems to get louder after warm up. Sure seems like an exhaust leak of some kind. But it gets pretty loud. The truck has 49k miles, so I wouldn't think it would be anything too bad, but who knows. Almost sounds as bad as a diesel once warmed up and idling. I cannot hear it when I'm in the cab though. Most prominent behind both front wheels. Any idea what this is before I sign on the dotted line tomorrow? Has anyone had a catastrophic failure from this noise, or is it just the embarrassment of sounding almost like a diesel?