Jump to content

Added some accessories

jimlem

Recommended Posts

jimlem Enthusiast

jimlem

Posted
Posted

I've had my new truck 3 weeks now. I spent the last 2 weeks adding some goodies and upgrades. My only reservation when buying it was that it was a lot of white paint to look at. I felt it needed it some color, so I added a bed liner, rear wheel-house liners, mud flaps, and bed rail caps, all in black of course. This gives it some contrast I think. I also added a Sat Nav stereo with back-up camera, cargo hooks, a bed extender and some 6" oval chrome step rails. With the exception of the Sat Nav, everything I added was a "Genuine GM Accessory." Also, with the exception of the Sat Nav, everything I added was something I had on a previous truck and really appreciated. This is the only time I've been able to add them all at once. This is not meant to be a review of the parts but I will say everything I added was a perfect fit. It all went in 1st try and fit exactly how it was supposed to. The stereo and back up camera are aftermarket items from a company named Rosen. They have an entire line designed to be exact factory replacements for many makes and models. All the OEM functions such as Bluetooth, Onstar, voice dialing, and steering wheel controls all work same as with the factory radio. The dealer installed them and warranties them for the same 3yr/36K mi truck warranty. My next project is to swap out the front center seat for the correct LT2 center console. I located a brand new LT2 console for my truck out of state, last week. It's supposed to arrive this Thur and I'll try to get it in over the weekend. Anyone looking at accessories for their truck, I can highly recommend the Genuine GM brand.

 

 

jimlem Enthusiast

jimlem

Posted
  • Author
Posted

Thanks Matt. I appreciate you taking the time. Guess I must have written something wrong again.

kstruckcountry Senior Enthusiast

kstruckcountry

Posted
Posted

Black on white looks good, nice choice. It's great when you get the truck exactly how you want it. The little things really do make a difference, at least for me.

 

Don't be discouraged about posting, sometimes stuff falls out of the new post feed and just needs a bump to the top!

b1gted Enthusiast

b1gted

Posted
Posted

Looks great. What sat/nav is that? It fits like factory.

 

 

- Sent from my sexy iPhone.

cparks555 Senior Enthusiast

cparks555

Posted
Posted

164 views and 0 comments....I'll change that. Your truck looks nice. Good start.

I was one of them :sigh::troll: Looks good bud, I wouldn't mind having that nav unit.

NEFisher11 Enthusiast

NEFisher11

Posted
Posted

Dont mean to HIjack the thread but would the rear wheels house liners work with my Weathertech mudflaps?

jimlem Enthusiast

jimlem

Posted
  • Author
Posted

Dont mean to HIjack the thread but would the rear wheels house liners work with my Weathertech mudflaps?

Thanks you guys for the compliments. As far as the liners and mud flaps go, the Weathertechs should fit. The liners stay inside the wheel opening and leave the "lipped" edge free for mounting screws or clips. The GM mud flaps mount without even touching the liners.

Bad Bowtie2 Enthusiast

Bad Bowtie2

Posted
Posted

These GM rear fender liners look x10's better on the white, silver, & red trucks!! Should have been installed as standard equipement IMHO.

 

Looks great. Another free MOD you can do to that slick truck is remove those 1" aluminum rear spacer blocks. They are between the rear leaf spring packs at your rear axle mount pads. It's a simple free MOD & can help tame that crazy 4x4 1 ton rack GM gave these trucks. Just add a single washer under those u-bolt nuts when your going back with evrything....

 

:thumbs:

jimlem Enthusiast

jimlem

Posted
  • Author
Posted

These GM rear fender liners look x10's better on the white, silver, & red trucks!! Should have been installed as standard equipement IMHO.

 

Looks great. Another free MOD you can do to that slick truck is remove those 1" aluminum rear spacer blocks. They are between the rear leaf spring packs at your rear axle mount pads. It's a simple free MOD & can help tame that crazy 4x4 1 ton rack GM gave these trucks. Just add a single washer under those u-bolt nuts when your going back with evrything....

 

:thumbs:

Do you mean to level the truck's stance but do it by lowering the rear instead of raising the front? Can you explain further what you mean about taming the steering rack. How is it affected and is there any concerns that removing the rear axle blocks might throw off front end alignment or function? Thanks.

Archived

This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.

Go to topic listing

  • Latest Articles

  • Posts

    • Atlas
      Wow I'm in a pickle. (Broke down truck) and a story.

      By Atlas · Posted

      Getting greedy...   The AC pump has been replaced at least once per service records, and it's been recharged twice since 2018 or so, in approximately 2 year intervals between those charges.   It was done at the same shop...clearly they were enjoying the revenue of recharging the system periodically versus actually tracking down and fixing the leak. I learned that the owner was 88 years old when she passed in 2023, so maybe they assumed only a temporary fix was needed anyway.   The system is basically empty now, the compressor spins freely, so I'm guessing it "just needs a recharge".   I vacuumed it down, and it has basically held overnight. Doesn't appear to leak under vacuum, check! So it must leak under pressure. I don't have a way to pressurize the system and pressurizing it with shop air wouldn't be great for the air dryer (which is probably toast anyway?)   The dryer (accumulator? I'm not an AC expert) has a Schrader valve, but the high side has an old ball-type valve, which are notorious for leaking. It's clearly had schmutz blown out of it at one point because the line/area next to the valve is coated old black crud, which I assume is AC refrigerant residue/oil, or maybe even dirty dye. I think I'll roll the dice and replace the valves. I have a black light around here somewhere so I'll find it and shine it around the engine bay in the dark to see if there's any dye.   I can't think of another way to track down the leak other than injecting some dye (if it doesn't have any) and having it charged up. We can't buy R134a off the shelf here anymore, so I'll run it up to Jiffy Lube and have them do it. I think I have a coupon. At the very least, the charge should last long enough for a year or two, according to history. I think this truck will be long gone by then. But cold AC is a selling point.    
    • clowe1243
      6.2L L87 Powertrain Engine Noise (Lifter Failure) Question

      By clowe1243 · Posted

      Got the truck back today.  Called them yesterday to get an update, and miraculously my truck is finished?!?! The $13k out the door was complete bullshit!  Ended up being over $14k.  They added some bullshit service bulletin that I cant even find, where they replaced my radiator without telling me or asking me, and charging me for it.  Need to do more research into it, cause they leaked the first delivered radiator was ran over by FedEX.  Sounds like bullshit to me. 2.5 Months for an engine swap, which ended up being remanufactured, not new; ****ing ridiculous.  Brakes are squishy as hell, not sure if its from sitting.  Will give a couple days to see it that figures it self out.  GAVE IT BACK TO ME WITH 1 GALLON OF GAS!  Just filled the tank the day before drop off, more bullshit.  My dash cam SD card was formatted, not really much I can do about that. 3 year, 100k GM warranty at least.  Time to sell it and say **** off to GM.  Bad experience.  Cant wait for the survey email to come through.  Overpriced Raptor R, here I come!
    • haoleboyZ71
      Radio Update

      By haoleboyZ71 · Posted

      If I forget the phone in the truck, and forget the truck in the phone, and reconnect.  It works great for the day.  Truck sits overnight, and the next day is a no go.  It will connect Android Auto via usb cable, but not bluetooth.   Ive tried Everything in this thread so far, and nothing works for more than a day.   I think I might have to go to the dealer and have them flash the pcm.   thanks for all the suggestions guys. 👍
    • Bill Lemmond
      primary drive belt tensioner

      By Bill Lemmond · Posted

      2022 2500HD Crew Z71 Duramax single alternator.  Recently had the primary (water pump / fan) belt tensioner pulley bearing to fail while hundreds of miles from home of course the plastic pulley melted and belt shredded which took out some wiring. Found a replacement tensioner assembly and belt to continue now would like to find a replacement for just the pulley and bearing to have a spare assembly in case of a repeat, the rest of the tensioner is fine. Has anybody here found a correct replacement part for just the pulley and bearing? Any help is appreciated.
    • Atlas
      Upgrade to a 2026 AT4 with the 3.0L Duramax

      By Atlas · Posted

      +1 for the 3.0   Perfect for 1500 pickup towing duties.   Perfect engine for a 1500 pickup period. Huge torque at stunningly low RPM makes it feel a lot lighter than it is. The fuel mileage is insane for a tall and heavy 1500... 30+ on the highway. Mid 20's around town.   It's probably not perfect if you bought a 6.2 for the braaaaaaapppppp V8 noises and wrapping it out to 6k. The LZ0 acts and sounds like a small turbo diesel and there's nothing you can do to make a small turbo diesel sound like a big one, and you can't make an inline diesel sound like a V8 diesel/big Duramax. It's a different driving experience altogether.   Drive one, I think you'll like it, though...

  • GM-Trucks.com Clubs

  • Popular Contributors

×
×
  • Create New...