Daryl Z71's 2006 Silverado Z71 Re-build

[Daryl LBZ]

I think it was called General Spring.

 

http://www.generalspringkc.com/Leaf_Springs_Chevrolet_GMC_Silverado_Sierra_1500_1999_2011_s/1825.htm

Edited December 12, 2014 by Daryl Z71

[Daryl LBZ]

Need some help with this. I want to put LED's in my for driving lights. I've read that I will need resistors to control the voltage spikes because if not the LED's will just blow out constantly. I've found some online, but I'm not 100% familiar with what I need. From what I've read I need one that is a load equalizer, but there are two sizes where I'm looking, a 10 Watt 100 OHM and a 15 Watt 15-25 OHM. Anyone have any experience with this, and have an idea what will work best?

 

 

http://www.autolumination.com/equalizers.htm

Edited December 12, 2014 by Daryl Z71

[newdude]

So...curious. Read through the build thread so far, and love the progress from start to current. But...you had a 6.2 before this right? pretty new too, like 2012? Just out of curiosity, why did you get rid of it?

[Daryl LBZ]

So...curious. Read through the build thread so far, and love the progress from start to current. But...you had a 6.2 before this right? pretty new too, like 2012? Just out of curiosity, why did you get rid of it?

Got tired of paying $575 a month for it. The main reason though was because my Wife and I tried to buy a house, but the deal fell through due to the bank not informing us it was in a flood zone until the last minute. I decided to trade it in on a Cruze to lower my monthly payment to make room to buy a nicer more expensive house than what we originally tried to buy.

[Daryl LBZ]

Just ordered these:

 

http://hidkitpros.com/shop/gm-daytime-running-lights-flux-led/

[Daryl LBZ]

Ordered a new steering wheel, mine is completely shot. Bought it with my Christmas bonus. Thank you Bonney Forge. [emoji6]

 

Edited December 15, 2014 by Daryl Z71

[Chris]

I could have sold you mine. It is bare. It is the uplevel model but I pulled the harness and buttons so i can put them in my Grant

[Daryl LBZ]

I could have sold you mine. It is bare. It is the uplevel model but I pulled the harness and buttons so i can put them in my Grant

Damn. Oh well to late now. At least it'll be nice and new for me. [emoji1]

[Daryl LBZ]

Ordered new bulbs from LMC Truck for my HVAC control unit.

 

[Daryl LBZ]

My LED's for my DRL's came today. Gonna look sweet!

 

 

 

Edited December 18, 2014 by Daryl Z71

[white1500]

Please post pics when they're installed.

[Daryl LBZ]

Did some lighting upgrades today. First I swapped out the license plate bulbs.

 

 

 

 

 

Then I put in the new LED DRL's.

 

 

[cobrajet84]

drl leds look nice

[Daryl LBZ]

My new steering wheel, and bulbs for the HVAC control unit came today. Hoping to install them this weekend.

 

 

Edited December 23, 2014 by Daryl Z71

[Daryl LBZ]

Also figured I'd put a list of all the new parts I've put on or have ready to be put on this thing so far:

 

Front Bilstein Shocks

Moog Inner Tie Rods

Moog Outer Tie Rods

Wagner Front Brake Pads

Wagner Drums and Rear Brake Shoes

Leaf Springs

U-Bolts

Fuel Tank Straps

ACDelco Fuel Pump & Level Sensor

Steel Brake Line & Fittings

Evap Canister

Tailgate Hinge

New Bulbs In Every Location

License Plate Bulb Housings

Parking/DRL Lenses

Headlight Switch

Used Fog light Switch

New Bulbs for HVAC Control Unit

New GM Steering Wheel with Buttons

Used Drivers Side DL3 Mirror

Used Rubber Inlay for Center Console

Hitch

Trailer Plug with Mounting Bracket

Tailgate Cap

ACDelco Spark Plugs & Wires

Chassis Saver Frame Paint

4 Cooper AT/3 Tires

Edited December 23, 2014 by Daryl Z71