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Pulled the grilled. Cleaned and lightly sanded the chrome inserts to create better adhesion. Used 320 grit finishing paper. 4 coats of Plasti dip, 4 coats of Rust-Oleum matte protectant for durability.

I have a 2015 ltz, just wanted to mute the chrome just a bit.f8ed13188364824338bb2ba6e23f45a2.jpg

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Thought this pic turned out nice and shows off the level nice. 2.25 Readylift with their upper control arms and Readylift 1.5 Add-A-Leaf. 275/60/20 Nitto Terra Grapplers.1141766ed5631db64941ab7cbe580a8b.jpg

That looks fantastic!

I am curious about the add-a-leaf and the ride difference with a topper. My truck will have a permanent topper in a month or two. I’m looking for an extra inch of lift in the back and I heard add-a-leaf makes the ride stiffer. How does the truck ride with the add-a-leaf and topper? How does it compare to stock with an empty bed?


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That looks fantastic!

I am curious about the add-a-leaf and the ride difference with a topper. My truck will have a permanent topper in a month or two. I’m looking for an extra inch of lift in the back and I heard add-a-leaf makes the ride stiffer. How does the truck ride with the add-a-leaf and topper? How does it compare to stock with an empty bed?


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I don't know whether it's the new tires or the Add-A-Leafs but it actually rides better than it did before. The reason I added them is I'm never taking the topper off as I have a nice trailer for large stuff and I didn't want ass end sitting lower than the front over time. I'm very happy with the results.
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2018 GMC All Terrain

Bilstien 5100s all around (front at highest setting)

Stock blocks in back

Stock UCAs

295 55 20 Ridge Grapplers

No Spacers

Minimum Rubbing at FULL lock on UCA

Tuck.jpg

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2 hours ago, JamesAT18 said:

2018 GMC All Terrain

Bilstien 5100s all around (front at highest setting)

Stock blocks in back

Stock UCAs

295 55 20 Ridge Grapplers

No Spacers

Minimum Rubbing at FULL lock on UCA

Tuck.jpg

Great looking truck! I'm a huge fan of all terrains, I wish I could have found one when I was in the market. 

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2018 GMC All Terrain
Bilstien 5100s all around (front at highest setting)
Stock blocks in back
Stock UCAs
295 55 20 Ridge Grapplers
No Spacers
Minimum Rubbing at FULL lock on UCA
Tuck.thumb.jpg.67ad7accda04d7483c5911fd67066662.jpg


Mine is almost identical.

2016 All Terrain
Front Bilstiens are at the second to highest setting
275 60 20 Ridge Grapplers
No rubbing.

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This is my 2018 Silverado LT Crew Cab Short Bed. My goal for this truck is to fix it up and utilize it for camping and hunting BUT keep it simple. Something that I have always enjoyed with my trucks is keeping them some what stock looking while making people know that it is not stock. For me low key is the best, with some customization to keep it different from other trucks. 

1) USA Flag decal on the rear windshield (Local shop installed it)
2) Tint to match the factory (ceramic to keep that CA heat out) 
3) Debadge the truck from all insignia as well as remove the 4X4

4) Added some AUX switches that make it look factory (bought them from Ebay) 
5) 4 off roading LED light pods on some hood mounts

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5 minutes ago, Big_O1188 said:

This is my 2018 Silverado LT Crew Cab Short Bed. My goal for this truck is to fix it up and utilize it for camping and hunting BUT keep it simple. Something that I have always enjoyed with my trucks is keeping them some what stock looking while making people know that it is not stock. For me low key is the best, with some customization to keep it different from other trucks. 

1) USA Flag decal on the rear windshield (Local shop installed it)
2) Tint to match the factory (ceramic to keep that CA heat out) 
3) Debadge the truck from all insignia as well as remove the 4X4

4) Added some AUX switches that make it look factory (bought them from Ebay) 
5) 4 off roading LED light pods on some hood mounts

20190221_173428.jpg

 

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On 9/9/2019 at 9:47 AM, JamesAT18 said:

2018 GMC All Terrain

Bilstien 5100s all around (front at highest setting)

Stock blocks in back

Stock UCAs

295 55 20 Ridge Grapplers

No Spacers

Minimum Rubbing at FULL lock on UCA

Tuck.jpg

Great looking rig!  Congrats.  This was what I really wanted originally, found one but dealer added 3.5” lift Fuel wheels and inflated the price by a ridiculous amount.  I decided to go with a 2018 Sierra Denali Ultimate 6.2...couldn’t be happier ;  but still love these all terrains .  

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11 hours ago, psu said:

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Very classy looking rig.  Almost a spitting image of my Denali.  You’re gonna love the white frost tri coat color, stays clean and looks beautiful when in the sun.  I had the factory gmc splash guards installed front & back, tinted front windows, Xpel paint protection film front bumper, partial hood, fenders.  Also did the Rev hard tri folding tonneau cover.  That’s it for now.  Really happy with truck so far.  Was seriously considering an AT4 2019 but incentives no where near as generous as they were on 2018’s.    Enjoy your truck ?

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