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Hello Everyone!

 

I have a 2008 Silverado LS - 2WD/Reg. Cab - 74U Victory Red that I would like convert into the LT style as far as looks are concerned. I am looking for a list of interior upgrades that would need to be done in order to accomplish this task. I know the logical thing would be trading my truck in for that model but I paid pratically nothing for this truck brand new (15k less than retail) so I would like to keep it.

 

The main things I would like to know:

 

Differences in Dash, Radio, Seats and Trim.

Does the LT have body color mirrors and handles

Can I add fog lights?

Is it easy to add steering wheel controls for the radio?

 

Thanks!

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Differences in Dash, Radio, Seats and Trim

 

Dont believe there is any. Do you have the interior like the pic I posted (minus bucket seats)? Mine is an LT

 

Does the LT have body color mirrors and handles

 

Some do and some dont it depends on model (Z71 appearance pkg has it standard) and year

 

Can I add fog lights?

 

Yes, will require a dealer to do a reporgram

 

Is it easy to add steering wheel controls for the radio?

 

Shouldnt be to difficult, I believe there is a write up in the how to section

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Chevy's site says LT's get "deluxe" cloth. I know in my W/T 03 the seats were different than LS cloth seats (LS being the middle trim back then and LT being top).

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Dont believe there is any. Do you have the interior like the pic I posted (minus bucket seats)? Mine is an LT

 

I don't have the silver(?) looking pieces on the doors and dash and the controls on my dash are also flat black w/o a trim ring.

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