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Installed the craven stubby antenna. Didn't realize it was smaller than a pen. Close to 4 inches. Reception not affected. Good 20 dollar mod.

Where does one find this mod?

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I first used those tires on wife's SUV and loved them. Put them on my DMAX as well. I am planning on buying them for this truck after I got some use out of the stock tires but may have to go sooner. I cannot imagine this truck being any quieter or smoother but I am good with it. Does anyone know what the largest tire could be placed on these OEM wheels? I was thinking of going up a size or two.

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I'm trying to wire DRL to my silverado. Having some trouble finding the right wires anyone have a diagram? Color codes? Yellow seems to be power.

 

 

 

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2014 Sierra SLT with everything but a sliding rear window

 

Already installed:

Magnaflow dual out the rear with 18" muffler, AFE air intake with K&N air filter, Skyjacker leveling kit

 

Waiting to come in so I can install:

Bak Roll-X Tonneau cover, BedRug full bed liner, Putco antitheft tailgate lock, XKglow LED pod lights (for puddle lights, extra bed lighting, and under hood lighting since GM thought it would be a better idea to NOT put a light in there :confused: ), clear protective film for headlights so that I don't have to restore them in a few years

 

Eventual installations that I am currently pondering:

40" single row LED bar behind the grille in line with LED DRL so that it looks like a semi continuous line of LEDs when I turn on the bar, retrofitting the headlights to a Bi-xenon projector, LED AUX reverse lights (just waiting for the funds since I already drained most of my truck funds on the truck itself and all the previously mentioned parts in the other two categories), TBD...

 

Also taking suggestions for other modifications that people may think would be cool! Share any ideas with me and I may try them out!

 

 

Will take some pictures and upload them when all the parts come in!

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No signal loss on my normal route. Haven't tried leaving the city to see if range is affected. I doubt it though. Simple design and remakedly small.

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I'd like to see how/if you Mount that LED bar behind the grill and your intentions on the rear LED's. Also, throw up a few pics of your added bed lighting and engine bay lights.

 

Sent from my DROID RAZR HD

 

 

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how is the signal?

 

My radio does not work at all with this antenna at all. I typically use my iphone and itunes radio so I havent taken it off yet.

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