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just lowered my 14 Silverado!!!

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Danthaman69 Enthusiast

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As far as mods go, I just did a muffler today lol. I'm thinking about upgrading the stereo and removing all of the badges.

These trucks do need better speakers. Removing the badges are easy. Do you plan on color matching the truck?

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Kent2500 Enthusiast

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...and the rear bumper.

 

so long

j-ten-ner

 

The bumper is fine, just the hitch (in my opinion) looks out of place with the drop.

ZOSICK Enthusiast

ZOSICK

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Sweet! What drop kit did you use?

 

The kit is by McGaughy's. I'll be honest, I'm new to truck scene. The dealership threw the lowering kit into the deal.

 

That's the Rally Edition correct? Factory wheels, stripes and color matched grill? Anything interior wise?

The hitch looks out of place with the drop, should remove it.

These trucks do need better speakers. Removing the badges are easy. Do you plan on color matching the truck?

I agree. They are not the worst but tons of room for improvement. As far as color matching goes. I don't really know what else I could color match. I was thinking the brake calipers in DRM and painting or removing the chrome badging and maybe (if I get borde) painting the gold bowties on the center caps black. Other than that, not much more. Got any ideas? I think the bumpers stick out a bit but I don't want to buy new bumpers.

Daly Senior Enthusiast

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Looks great… Need to colour match your headlights thou…

Danthaman69 Enthusiast

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The kit is by McGaughy's. I'll be honest, I'm new to truck scene. The dealership threw the lowering kit into the deal.

 

I agree. They are not the worst but tons of room for improvement. As far as color matching goes. I don't really know what else I could color match. I was thinking the brake calipers in DRM and painting or removing the chrome badging and maybe (if I get borde) painting the gold bowties on the center caps black. Other than that, not much more. Got any ideas? I think the bumpers stick out a bit but I don't want to buy new bumpers.

I painted my bumpers, grill, mirrors and tailgate handle.

ZOSICK Enthusiast

ZOSICK

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Roll pan.

 

Like this one. Looks good IMO.

 

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so long

j-ten-ner

Looks good, I agree!

I painted my bumpers, grill, mirrors and tailgate handle.

Can you post up or Pm some pictures?

Danthaman69 Enthusiast

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$1000. If you go this route get at least 4 different prices where you live and check out there work before you decide to do. There was some guys that were less but the work wasn't up to my standards. I'm pretty picky about paint!

krzyd Enthusiast

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I honestly don't like burgandy/maroon on any vehicle, but your truck sir looks tough as is. I do agree about color matching the headlamps.

Danthaman69 Enthusiast

Danthaman69

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The result speaks for itself. Looks great!

Especially the front.

 

so long

j-ten-ner

Thank you. I really like it this way.

Imcrazy Senior Enthusiast

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Not to be a downer but, what motivates people to lower their trucks this much? I can see a 2" drop in the rear to level it out but, I prefer a 2" lift in the front.

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