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Could you even fit a 315/70r17 with the right rim offset? On full lock my 33/12.50 get close to touching


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Not without trimming


2017 Chevy Silverado LTZ Z71 6.2L
4.5" Zone w/ Bilstein and Fox
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My girl got some new shoes, I finally like the stance. Now I have to paint the vent visors, and mirror caps. If I could find tow mirrors with white lights to match the running and cab lights I would do that. First thing I need to do is find a new set of black nerf bars, I am thinking the N-Fab Podiums right now. I am open to suggestions though. For now I dipped the stock ones black.

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Been a Dodge/Chrysler/Jeep driver for the past 17 years.  Had a 2004 RAM 2500 quad cab diesel 4x4 that I just sold a couple years ago.  Got into a 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee with Hemi.  Was a nice vehicle for the past 4 years, but at 102,000, was time to trade her in (besides, I want my truck back!).  Wasn't happy with the reviews of the 2018 RAM, so I've decided to give GM a chance again.  Just got her three days ago.

 

2018 Silverado 1500 double cab (I want the bed space!)

LTZ Plus package

Z71 package

6.2L V-8

Loaded to the gills.

 

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Jumped out of the muscle car scene by selling my mustang and picking up my 2017 LT Crew Cab

not much done to her but the wheels and a leveling kit......Gas prices in Socal are too high lol

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Did you get the 5.3 or the 6.2 engine?  I got the 6.2 in mine and was surprised how good the mileage is, it's better than what I was getting with my 2014 Grand Cherokee with the 5.7 Hemi.

 

The day I drove it home (three days ago), I got about 26.6 MPG on the highway all the way from Ohio back to PA (2 hour drive from dealership to home).

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20 minutes ago, EDL said:

Did you get the 5.3 or the 6.2 engine?  I got the 6.2 in mine and was surprised how good the mileage is, it's better than what I was getting with my 2014 Grand Cherokee with the 5.7 Hemi.

 

The day I drove it home (three days ago), I got about 26.6 MPG on the highway all the way from Ohio back to PA (2 hour drive from dealership to home).

Nice! I got the 5.3 and average about 17MPG and 20MPG on the highway, problem is there's always traffic here so its just about 16 to 17MPG most of the time

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On 6/11/2018 at 7:42 AM, spenpet said:

I posted a few pics in some other threads...but since its black...and is never clean...thought I would post some pics...large.5b1e6bbb1a439_truck3.jpg.8ba268f4a1da81c155e821048afc29e1.jpg

 

What shell is that on the bed? Looks really good and like it fits really well. 

 

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12 hours ago, 03msc said:

 

What shell is that on the bed? Looks really good and like it fits really well. 

 

Thanks!  I decided on a Leer QX...i am VERY pleased with my decision...

 

If you are interested, here's a thread I started before I bought mine...and one of the first posts is another thread...so plenty of good posts and info about toppers.

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Nope. My actual job is just 4kms from home.


I meant if you were a park ranger.

All your pics are always so outdoorsy


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On 6/23/2018 at 2:44 PM, EDL said:

Been a Dodge/Chrysler/Jeep driver for the past 17 years.  Had a 2004 RAM 2500 quad cab diesel 4x4 that I just sold a couple years ago.  Got into a 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee with Hemi.  Was a nice vehicle for the past 4 years, but at 102,000, was time to trade her in (besides, I want my truck back!).  Wasn't happy with the reviews of the 2018 RAM, so I've decided to give GM a chance again.  Just got her three days ago.

 

2018 Silverado 1500 double cab (I want the bed space!)

LTZ Plus package

Z71 package

6.2L V-8

Loaded to the gills

Nice Looking Truck ! Good Luck with it I am sure you will not regret it, especially 6.2 power to MPG  

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2 hours ago, Artie61 said:

Nice Looking Truck ! Good Luck with it I am sure you will not regret it, especially 6.2 power to MPG  

Thanks.  I'm not ashamed to say I like Dodge trucks, that 2500 diesel was the best truck I've ever had (so far).  In the 12+ years I had it (even after lifting it 6" and adding 35" tires), the only thing I ever had to do to it was replace one brake caliper, replace 1 u-joint (I did replace the others when I put on the lift though just to be sure), replaced brake pads, and the little gear housing on one of the power seat motors cracked ($68 replacement off ebay).  That's it.  I really hated selling it, but had some financial struggles at the time and needed the money, or I'd still have it.

 

I'd love nothing more than to get a shiny new Ram 2500 Cummins diesel again, but good lord, I can't justify $65,000 for a truck (over $70,000 if you get some creature comfort goodies).  I can buy a decent little house here in PA for that!

 

I will say this about my new Silverado though, so far I'm loving it, and as far as looks go, I think it's the nicest looking truck I've ever bought in terms stock out of the dealer.  I don't look at it and immediately start running a list of a lot of mods and changes I want to make to it.  I want a tonneau cover and to clear bra the front end.  I'm on the fence about a 2" level kit.  And I am considering the little plug in device to remove the pedal delay, but now that I'm getting used to it, it doesn't bother me much.

 

One thing that I was concerned about was the offset steering (I'm a little OCD) and things like that typically bother me.  It is a non issue, not even really noticeable unless you sit there and look for it.  In fact, having the wheel slightly to the right is actually a little more comfortable since I drive with my right handle a lot.

 

While I do miss my big Ram diesel, I don't think this Chevy is going to disappoint. 

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