09 Sierra All Terrain Transformation

[jarettg]

Here is my truck from the dealership. factory 6" oval steps, large chrome mud flaps, bed rails

 

 

 

first thing i did was got the bed sprayed over the edge with line-x

 

 

next thing i did was install a truxedo lo-pro trax tonneau cover and removed the lower valence

 

 

[oldmann]

Cool.

[jarettg]

next i installed a k&n series 63 air intake system, replaced the chrome mud flaps for the molded black gmc ones, removed the oval 6" side steps and installed the RC 2" levelling kit and installed a bolt on chome exhaust tip

 

 

 

 

in this picture i have about 200 lbs of sand in the back which is why there is a bit of sag

 

 

 

yesterday i installed the readylift 3" rear blocks in replacement of the 1.25" factory blocks. i will add pictures today.

 

next up is the 3" zone body lift, 20" x 9" kmc monster rims with 305/55R20 BFG A/T, and some Bridgestone Blizzak DMZ1 winter tires for next winter, and to paint the chrome strip down the doors on both sides, a borla dual exit exhaust system, and Black Dominator II Sidesteps

 

 

 

let me know what you guys think. thanks.

[highspeedvehicle]

Looks great, I really like the all terrain rims.

[06Voy]

whats the orange thing next to the passenger side tow hook?

[AustinZ71]

Wanna sell me the chrome GMC mudflaps?

[mike94silverado]

Wanna sell me the chrome GMC mudflaps?

 

vultures!

[sabre364]

Looks good! How are you securing your sand bags? Got a picture of it?

[jarettg]

The orange thing is a cover for my extension cord that plugs in my block heater and ctek battery charger when I park it outside at work for 12 hours in -40 celcius weather (ew)

 

I sold the chrome mud flaps for 120 bucks and bought the molded gm ones for 50!

 

The sandbags are heavy enough that that don't slide around with the linee-x painted bed. The rivited bottom of the bed prevents them from shifting. I placed them directly over the rear axel.

 

I just took the new pictures with the 3" blocks, will post in about an hour.

 

Thanks for the replies!

[focijoe]

Looks much cleaner without the bed rails and running boards. I like it.

[jarettg]

thanks, what do you guys think keep the stock 18" rims or go with the 20" black?

 

i think they black will look awesome once the chrome door strips are painted.

 

i am going for the rugged yet classy look, nothing trashy.

 

I also put in the weather tech digital fit rear floor mat, and installed a CTEK 3300 multi US battery charger, as well as removed the Z71 sticker off the rear quarter panels.

 

It has every fetaure available with the exception of the rear sliding window and the DVD / GPS

 

Here are the new pictures with the 3" rear block and 2" front levelling kit.

 

The front measures 39" and the rear measures 40.5" with a full tank of gas and 200 lbs of sand bags in the bed.

 

 

 

[xPosTech]

Your truck is looking good! I thought about black before I bought mine but living on an unpaved road settled that for me. A little too much appearance care for me.

 

I see Line-X did the same number to you as they did to me. Instead of masking off the rubber plugs for the Cargo Management System they sprayed right over them, making them somewhat permanent instead of removable. The dealer threw in the Line-X when I bought the truck. If I had known I would have removed them and masked off the holes myself before I dropped it off.

 

I had the salesman write specific directions on where to mask the rails, etc. when I dropped it off so I guess it's really my fault for not telling them to remove and mask off the holes. And I can't fault Line-X for the overall job they did.

 

A friend of mine had his dealer specify removing the plugs first - now he can't get the plugs back in. If I ever get the plugs off I know where I can get a set of pull-offs to go back in.

 

I'll never use the CMS but there are aftermarket attachment points for ratchet straps that are made for those holes.

 

And I agree with you on the mud flaps. Black looks much better than the chrome. Ditto for the steps.

 

Ted

[jarettg]

some interior pictures:

 

 

 

 

i also had the dealership spray the underside of the truck. i do some gravel driving and it greatly reduces the noise and protects everything from chips as well as rust.

[randas]

thanks, what do you guys think keep the stock 18" rims or go with the 20" black?

 

Go for the 20s.. I'd be interested in the 18s

[jarettg]

thanks, what do you guys think keep the stock 18" rims or go with the 20" black?

 

Go for the 20s.. I'd be interested in the 18s

 

 

 

make me an offer! tires too!