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17 minutes ago, JimCost2014 said:

Great looking truck, really like the color.

 

How did the truck end up there, who does the service work on it? 

 

Hi,

 

We have an official dealer here for Chevrolet only (not GM) and only 4 models, Silverado, Colorado, Trax & Trailblazer. local dealer website : https://www.chevrolet.nc/index.php?/

 

Silverado only available in one variant : CrewCab Standard bed (huge for our small roads…!) in 5.3 LTZ with 18" wheels and 3.08 Export model from Mexico. Not a dealer choice, GM doesn't want to allow local dealer to configure other variants (I think due to our ridiculous market).

 

For 2020 they also received the Trail Boss with 8 spd trans and the LTZ with 10 spd trans. They take care of maintenance & warranty but staff isn't really up to the task, lot of owners prefer to do maintenance by private garages. 

 

91 Octane is about 1.35 USD$/liter here (no regular)

 

Robin

Posted
1 hour ago, RobinhoodNC said:

Hi,

 

We have an official dealer here for Chevrolet only (not GM) and only 4 models, Silverado, Colorado, Trax & Trailblazer. local dealer website : https://www.chevrolet.nc/index.php?/

 

Silverado only available in one variant : CrewCab Standard bed (huge for our small roads…!) in 5.3 LTZ with 18" wheels and 3.08 Export model from Mexico. Not a dealer choice, GM doesn't want to allow local dealer to configure other variants (I think due to our ridiculous market).

 

For 2020 they also received the Trail Boss with 8 spd trans and the LTZ with 10 spd trans. They take care of maintenance & warranty but staff isn't really up to the task, lot of owners prefer to do maintenance by private garages. 

 

91 Octane is about 1.35 USD$/liter here (no regular)

 

Robin

$1.35!!? I would drive all day! That’s amazing we are right over 4 dollars here in socialist California, it sucks! Great looking truck by the way.

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Posted
46 minutes ago, CovetedStyle said:

$1.35!!? I would drive all day! That’s amazing we are right over 4 dollars here in socialist California, it sucks! Great looking truck by the way.

1.35$/liter haha. That's 5,1$/gallon which is even more expensive than California ?

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Posted (edited)
11 hours ago, RobinhoodNC said:

Hi,

 

We have an official dealer here for Chevrolet only (not GM) and only 4 models, Silverado, Colorado, Trax & Trailblazer. local dealer website : https://www.chevrolet.nc/index.php?/

 

Silverado only available in one variant : CrewCab Standard bed (huge for our small roads…!) in 5.3 LTZ with 18" wheels and 3.08 Export model from Mexico. Not a dealer choice, GM doesn't want to allow local dealer to configure other variants (I think due to our ridiculous market).

 

For 2020 they also received the Trail Boss with 8 spd trans and the LTZ with 10 spd trans. They take care of maintenance & warranty but staff isn't really up to the task, lot of owners prefer to do maintenance by private garages. 

 

91 Octane is about 1.35 USD$/liter here (no regular)

 

Robin

Congratulations on your new to you truck, and welcome to the site!

 

The trucks can be a little on the high side when it comes to gas (cost to drive), but the extra size and capabilities are worth it.

 

How are the roads there? If they are as bad as Washington state, you made the right choice with a 4WD truck.

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Posted
8 hours ago, RobinhoodNC said:

1.35$/liter haha. That's 5,1$/gallon which is even more expensive than California ?

Oh crap you’re right, you did say liter! I think I got so excited by the price I just skipped right over that part haha.. well crap, I feel your pain though we were almost at five last year.

Posted
3 hours ago, JimCost2014 said:

 

How are the roads there? If they are as bad as Washington state, you made the right choice with a 4WD truck.

Roads here it looks a bit like Hawaii ones, and all pick-up imported are 4x4 as you couldn't go very far with a 2wd (& empty bed). At least a rear locker would be the minimum. Rams 1500 here don't have a locker and a friend of mine who has one needs to put in 4wd auto mode to manage some situations where I can stay in 2wd with the Eaton locker. 

Posted
33 minutes ago, RobinhoodNC said:

Roads here it looks a bit like Hawaii ones, and all pick-up imported are 4x4 as you couldn't go very far with a 2wd (& empty bed). At least a rear locker would be the minimum. Rams 1500 here don't have a locker and a friend of mine who has one needs to put in 4wd auto mode to manage some situations where I can stay in 2wd with the Eaton locker. 

Don't forget to remind the friend with the Ram that every time you see him, it will make him happier with his purchase.

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Posted
6 hours ago, jgraves13 said:

 


Any trimming with that setup? They look great


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Thank you. Zip tied the liners back so it only rubs the sway bar at full lock going forward. In reverse they will sometimes hit the black plastic piece on the cab corner but not enough to bother with trimming it. 

Posted

Precedent owner of mine bought this one...too much for me but...what a beast !!! RC 7" lift if I remember and 33" tires.

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I currently have a '17 Silverado 1500 LT CC and the stock tires are starting to lose traction. It has 35k miles on them and figured the Michelin tires would last longer from the dealer but we all know they put the cheapest possible tire on it. Either way, I've been trying to figure out what tires and wheels to get. I do have a 2.5" level kit that I have to install, but was going to wait until I got new tires and wheels.

With the 2.5" level and if I keep the 18x9 wheels setup, what would be best possible solution where it looks rugged but wont require trimming. I don't need LT tires because I don't have anything to tow on a RWD, but two options I'm looking at. Since I do travel a lot with my kids, I prefer to get tires that have the all terrain look but also keeps road noise minimal in highways. 

Nitto G2s and I like the Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus, 275-65-18. I like the wider look, actually I prefer the wider look but I'm not sure what would be the max width. 

As far as wheels, I would try to keep it at the 18x9 at a -12mm off set. 

Any help will be greatly appreciated. 

Posted

NEW to the site here. i just bought a 2014 LT Texas Edition im looking to do alot to in the next couple of months. so far ive bought:

 Borla ATAK full catback

JDM Astar leds (low beams, fogs, turning, reverse)

Soler Performance Throttle controller

RC 5in Lift kit

RC Traction bars

Bilstein 5100s all around

 

unfortunately i haven't had time to install anything and to be honest im hoping to do everything when i install the lift kit once i get my wheel setup. heres a pic of the way she sits after a detail and yes im keeping the camper. the grill guard will come off once i convert the front end to a 2016 front end.

 

 

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Posted
On 2/10/2020 at 10:45 PM, CovetedStyle said:

$1.35!!? I would drive all day! That’s amazing we are right over 4 dollars here in socialist California, it sucks! Great looking truck by the way.

Here in the Antelope Valley (Lancaster/Palmdale) area, it's been hanging $3.379/3.479/3.579 (FasTrip in Rosamond, cheapest in 50 miles from me), for over a month. 

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