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Just got my new wheels and tires and already have them kicking up rocks. I don’t want fender flares because I don’t like the way they look. Has anyone tried the long john mud flaps or long john  fender flares? If so do you have any pics? I think they would work great but wanna see how they look on the truck before I order them. 

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still in the beginning stages of making this truck truly mine, but here's how it looks for now.Next step is a little more power and a little color as I'm getting bored of the stormtrooper feel 

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14 hours ago, davevinc1080 said:

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Do you have an AAL or something for the additional weight? Maybe it’s just me but it looks like you have increased rake

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7 hours ago, Profanesix said:

Do you have an AAL or something for the additional weight? Maybe it’s just me but it looks like you have increased rake

I have a 2" block spacer under the front strut.... and yes the rear does have 1 add a leaf at 2" lift. I think a lot of it is from the angle i took the picture, but yes unloaded the rake is the same angle as stock. 

 

275/70r18 bfg k02 with mayhem rampage wheels. 

volant cold air intake, 

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On 9/19/2018 at 11:02 PM, mongoose71 said:

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Looks great! What are your tire size and lift on this? Any rubbing issues or did you require any trimming?

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Lifter failure, scoured camshaft etc etc. Traded it in as the warranty was going this year anyways. This is it's new 'owner' and they need photography lessons haha. Worst angle ever for the truck. Picked up an diesel AEV Bison instead.

 

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This is my 2nd Silverado had a 2007 back in 2011 and now have a new to me 2016.  First pic is the day i purchased it, second is 1 week later after i tinted the windows.  

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On 2/29/2020 at 11:55 AM, huntwyo said:

Details on lift/tire size?

I went to a local off road shop, told him my desires.. I want a lift, that will offer better ride quality, but I am not going to beat not the truck so I don't need to spend over 2K... I came back a few days later and he put on Rough Country 3.5 with the N3 front struts and coils, N2 monotubes in the rear with blocks in the rear. 33X12.5 TOYO AT2 on methods. 

https://www.roughcountry.com/gm-suspension-lift-kit-121c.html?find=2018-chevy-silverado-1500-4wd-374175

I read into this lift, people say even with the knuckles being changed it still wears parts and has bad angles, but I have known this guy for 20 years and trust his judgement. 

 

Honestly, after a week or so, the truck rides great. way better than the Ranchos. 

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2018 Silverado Extended I've had for about a year and finally did a leveling kit and bigger wheels.

 

So far I am loving it, still need to tint the front windows and I got Maryland Flag Bowties for the front and back but just did a 2" BDS front leveling kit, went from 255 R70 17 Tires to 33 12.5 20 tires.    One week in and I went from 19.6 to 16.3 MPGs with 50% highway and 50% small town lot of stop signs driving.

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Finally got my truck switched to new wheels and tires.

Did Ultra Sports 203BM 18x9 - 12 offset, wrapped with Nitto Terra Grappler 12 and had a 2in RC level kit installed. I only have a rub at full lock and when I hit a slight bump on the back side of the tire. Will have to cut just the carpet liner if anything. 

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