kstruckcountry's 2006 Silverado Z71

white1500 · September 8, 2016

The headlights don't look too bad, maybe try toothpaste in the meantime? And sooner or later just get new housings and be done with it imo. I have a neighbor with a 99-03 2500 with new housings all across the front end and it looks amazing, which matches the rest of the truck since it's in great shape.

And how does the engine cooling do with the front bumper?

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kstruckcountry · September 8, 2016

I'll look into the kits, I really like these and they're aimed perfectly so.... Very bright for stock lights, and the bulbs are the ones that came with it 5 years ago, really reliable.

I've never noticed any cooling issues, around town when it's hotter and stop and go I think I've seen 208F. Usually in the summer on the highway it hovers around 202F. Trans temp usually runs ambient temperature + 90F, sometimes a touch more.

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kstruckcountry · October 24, 2016

I'll update with a picture of my new tailpipe setup. I got tired of looking at the factory tailpipe. It's tucked up enough now that it isn't really visible, but doesn't leave exhaust under the pickup. Pretty similar to how it is on the SUV's.

kstruckcountry · December 1, 2016

Update: 141,xxx miles

I painted the frame with semigloss POR-15 after wire wheeling it. Quite the job.

I also installed a RC steering stabilizer. It makes a noticeable difference on rutted pavement and rough dirt roads.

http://www.roughcountry.com/steering-stabilizer-87326-20.html

After 42,xxx faithful, flat free miles from the Cooper ATPs, I got some new Cooper ATWs.

Full Lock · December 1, 2016

Nice man! Frame looks fantastic and those tires should do great in the snow.

Oh do you have pics of the steering stabilizer installed? I've been thinkin about picking one up.

kstruckcountry · December 1, 2016

Nice man! Frame looks fantastic and those tires should do great in the snow.

Oh do you have pics of the steering stabilizer installed? I've been thinkin about picking one up.

I'll get pictures. It's a pretty simple setup.

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Daryl Z71 · December 1, 2016

Does that stabilizer bolt right up with everything being stock?

kstruckcountry · December 1, 2016

Does that stabilizer bolt right up with everything being stock?

Yeah, it bolts to driver's side front lower A-arm mount and the midlink. I'll get pictures tomorrow.

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Daryl Z71 · December 1, 2016

Yeah, it bolts to driver's side front lower A-arm mount and the midlink. I'll get pictures tomorrow.

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Awesome! Looks like I've found my next purchase.

kstruckcountry · December 2, 2016

Here you go guys, this is how the stabilizer bolts up.

The hole for the smaller bolt is the only drilling I had to do. Hope I didn't void the warranty.

kstruckcountry · December 2, 2016

Also another tire picture, it doesn't really show how grippy they are, but how the sidewalls look. I'm really happy with the grip from these so far. Running at 55 psi front 45 rear.

kstruckcountry · February 1, 2017

Thought I'd post an update on the tires. I was in the mountains and got over 5 feet of snow. The tires did awesome, they have about 2000 miles on them now. Buddy has KO2s and the difference was noticeable, especially under braking.

The funny thing is, I still haven't put in the balancing beads, and they don't vibrate. So somehow I managed to get 4 perfect tires? Crazy. I'll put the beads in this weekend and see if I notice a difference.

white1500 · February 10, 2017

Why are you running your tire pressures that high?

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kstruckcountry · February 10, 2017

They're 10 ply, so going by the load rating and pressure of the OE tires it pro rates to about that. I could probably run a hair less, but the ATWs are a very smooth and grippy tire so far, so I haven't felt a need to lower it.

The balancing beads did make a noticeable difference. For $30 I'm pleased, and won't be going with conventional balancing again.

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LongrangeLauber · February 10, 2017

They're 10 ply, so going by the load rating and pressure of the OE tires it pro rates to about that. I could probably run a hair less, but the ATWs are a very smooth and grippy tire so far, so I haven't felt a need to lower it.

The balancing beads did make a noticeable difference. For $30 I'm pleased, and won't be going with conventional balancing again.

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Where'd you get em for all 4 wheels for $30?

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