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Installed Thinkware front and rear dashcams. Tuned it up with Diablo. Emailed back and forth with Lew to get what I need to do now so he can fix me up.

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Traveled out west to the in-laws and got some moto's in. Been noticing with even hauling a few hundred pounds on the interstate any slight hill incline will downshift. Going to look into re-gearing in the future since I haul a enclosed trailer often. 

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What did I do to my truck today?  I bought it.  I was a member here about 4 years ago but I sold my 2015 and somehow ended up getting a Tacoma.  Well, today I traded that in today because I've really missed my Silverado since I got rid of it.  Anyway, here is my new (to me) 2017 LT Z71 in Pepperdust metallic.  Already pulled off the dealer stickers and plate frames.  Also I still had my Weathertech mats and under seat storage from my 201520210322_162633.thumb.jpg.bfcea59c8506bf461e377eac69720383.jpg in the garage and put those in.  My mind is racing with all the things I want to do. Haha

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40 minutes ago, BTNH4LIFE said:

What did I do to my truck today?  I bought it.  I was a member here about 4 years ago but I sold my 2015 and somehow ended up getting a Tacoma.  Well, today I traded that in today because I've really missed my Silverado since I got rid of it.  Anyway, here is my new (to me) 2017 LT Z71 in Pepperdust metallic.  Already pulled off the dealer stickers and plate frames.  Also I still had my Weathertech mats and under seat storage from my 201520210322_162633.thumb.jpg.bfcea59c8506bf461e377eac69720383.jpg in the garage and put those in.  My mind is racing with all the things I want to do. Haha

Nice I never see that color much around my area,

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What did I do to my truck today?  I bought it.  I was a member here about 4 years ago but I sold my 2015 and somehow ended up getting a Tacoma.  Well, today I traded that in today because I've really missed my Silverado since I got rid of it.  Anyway, here is my new (to me) 2017 LT Z71 in Pepperdust metallic.  Already pulled off the dealer stickers and plate frames.  Also I still had my Weathertech mats and under seat storage from my 201520210322_162633.thumb.jpg.bfcea59c8506bf461e377eac69720383.jpg in the garage and put those in.  My mind is racing with all the things I want to do. Haha
What's your budget? I like spending other people's money.

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29 minutes ago, dieselfan1 said:

What's your budget? I like spending other people's money.

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I'm with ya there - I've sunk over 8 grand into my 2017 since I bought it.
I'm really good at spending my money, time to spend someone else's! :D

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$2500 here $2500 there .....whose counting[emoji857]

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1 hour ago, dieselfan1 said:

$2500 here $2500 there .....whose countingemoji857.png

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Really!! :crackup:Then how about you sponsor Pepper. I'll spend yo money. 😉 

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I'm with ya there - I've sunk over 8 grand into my 2017 since I bought it.
I'm really good at spending my money, time to spend someone else's! [emoji3]

Anything interesting?


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33 minutes ago, CajunFries said:


Anything interesting?


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Ah, let's see ... from my recollection:
2" front level, removed for a 3" front level and new UCAs. 33x12.5 tires replaced with 35x12.5 after the 1.5" body lift.
Rear spring lift and a i" rear block lift.
A locking under-seat steel box.
A roll-up bed cover. Bed extender, as well.
Replacement black aluminum wheels.
Front and rear splash guards - color matched.
Front hood bug guard and in-channel wind deflectors for all four doors.
A bike rack for the hitch.
An Autel MaxiSys Elite for diagnosis and problem solving.
Tow mirror upgrade (with @pgamboa harness) with cameras on each mirror and a front cam and bed cam.
Full Chevy floor mats and Chevrolet labeled door sills.
Pretty sure I'm leaving something out.
Oh, Carhartt seat covers ... I'm sure I'll think of more soon. :D
Oh, yeah, changed the bow-ties to black and put on the lighted front bow-tie.
My Chevy parts guys know me by name - whenever I leave, they say "see ya next week"
Often, that is accurate.

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Ah, let's see ... from my recollection:
2" front level, removed for a 3" front level and new UCAs. 33x12.5 tires replaced with 35x12.5 after the 1.5" body lift.
Rear spring lift and a i" rear block lift.
A locking under-seat steel box.
A roll-up bed cover. Bed extender, as well.
Replacement black aluminum wheels.
Front and rear splash guards - color matched.
Front hood bug guard and in-channel wind deflectors for all four doors.
A bike rack for the hitch.
An Autel MaxiSys Elite for diagnosis and problem solving.
Tow mirror upgrade (with@pgamboa harness) with cameras on each mirror and a front cam and bed cam.
Full Chevy floor mats and Chevrolet labeled door sills.
Pretty sure I'm leaving something out.
Oh, Carhartt seat covers ... I'm sure I'll think of more soon. [emoji3]
Oh, yeah, changed the bow-ties to black and put on the lighted front bow-tie.
My Chevy parts guys know me by name - whenever I leave, they say "see ya next week"
Often, that is accurate.

Gotcha. I’m always looking for something else to spend money on. Butttt I really need to stop lol. My truck woulda been paid off by now if I didn’t go down this rabbit hole.... and it’s a 2018 truck... smh.


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Sunday, I pulled off the running boards, fender liners, and rocker panel plugs. Then, I flushed out the rockers and fender wells and hand washed the truck for the first time since last fall. I’m gonna repaint the board brackets and put them back on. 

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