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Pained me to do it but I drilled into my center console today, mounted a phone holder since I drive a lot, give it a "forever home" for when I use GPS and for it to charge. Was hard to do the first screw but once I was committed I figured there was no turning back now lol. Think it turned out halfway decent for a 10 minute job. It came with a crow foot to stick under the seat hold down nut but daggone GM has studs up there instead now. Oh well, I think I'll like it, only cost me $17 with free prime shipping

 

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As you can tell I put the mount as low as possible to that trim piece in order to cover the screws up in order to try and keep it somewhat hidden

 

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Removed the air dam just now. Makes a world of difference. Sorry forgot to take a before pic     Still want to lift the nose up so looking into level kits as we speak. Measurements that I took ye

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Just ended my 800 mile round trip towing about a 3600 pound trailer, 400 pounds of gear in the bed, plus the truck had 4 full sized adults in it. Worked it up and down the appalachian mountains. She w

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Well, figured what better time to start a build thread than on a new truck since I never did do one on my 02. Anyways, bought the truck November 29, 2014 and as of right now, a few days later, its sti

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What keeps the bendy looking support (technical name escapes me at the moment) from folding with the phone on it? Or bumps and such? Is it fairly sturdy or quite flexible?

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What keeps the bendy looking support (technical name escapes me at the moment) from folding with the phone on it? Or bumps and such? Is it fairly sturdy or quite flexible?

It seems to be an aluminum tube that is very rigid and is sort of hard to bend, definitely takes two hands. Only issue I have with this mount is it may vibrate due to its rigidity. I'll see how bad it is tomorrow morning on my way to work. If it's bad I'll get some rubber bushings or washers to stick under the mount, maybe it'll help absorb vibrations

 

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May be slightly ghetto, but you could also maybe loosen it up a bit and stick some Styrofoam or something through above/between the screws if that doesn't work. Maybe cut the sides off so it is "hidden/tucked" underneath the square mount piece.

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May be slightly ghetto, but you could also maybe loosen it up a bit and stick some Styrofoam or something through above/between the screws if that doesn't work. Maybe cut the sides off so it is "hidden/tucked" underneath the square mount piece.

Think it would be better than rubber bushings/ washers?

 

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Can't say. But it may be a cheaper/quicker solution to try before spending the money on those. Worth a shot to just cut a square out of a cup or something. Or if you have some excess thin rubber laying around that you could snip a small bit out. Or even an old t-shirt.

 

I would want something with some thickness, but I also don't know how much it will rattle if any. I just feel like it'd be more comforting to have some soft thickness in there.

 

I'm a bit of a worry-wart so I often don't wait to see if it will rattle, I just expect it to be horrid lol. Rubber bushings/washers aren't expensive, and it'll definitely be more visibly appealing than my suggestions. I'd go with those first and see if they solve the problem (if there is one at all) to retain more of the aesthetic appeal.

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Can't say. But it may be a cheaper/quicker solution to try before spending the money on those. Worth a shot to just cut a square out of a cup or something. Or if you have some excess thin rubber laying around that you could snip a small bit out. Or even an old t-shirt.

 

I would want something with some thickness, but I also don't know how much it will rattle if any. I just feel like it'd be more comforting to have some soft thickness in there.

 

I'm a bit of a worry-wart so I often don't wait to see if it will rattle, I just expect it to be horrid lol. Rubber bushings/washers aren't expensive, and it'll definitely be more visibly appealing than my suggestions. I'd go with those first and see if they solve the problem (if there is one at all) to retain more of the aesthetic appeal.

I have self tapping screws in there now, but I could always do a nut and bolt to make it sturdier once I do the washers. I definitely want some thickness to help dissipate the vibes. I'll figure something out if it even gives me any issues

 

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How are you liking your setup? Ride was? I'm just looking to level mine for now. Either thought about 2" leveling kit or should I upgrade to Bilsteins 5100s all around and place it on the top setting on the front?

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How are you liking your setup? Ride was? I'm just looking to level mine for now. Either thought about 2" leveling kit or should I upgrade to Bilsteins 5100s all around and place it on the top setting on the front?

If I were to do it over, I'd go with the Fox 2.0 coilovers honestly. From what I've heard these trucks ride so much nicer wth those installed. I'm on the edge of trading the truck in for a 2500hd so I don't wanna put the Fox coilovers on and waste the money on them if I upgrade

 

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How much are those? lol

 

If I were to do it over, I'd go with the Fox 2.0 coilovers honestly. From what I've heard these trucks ride so much nicer wth those installed. I'm on the edge of trading the truck in for a 2500hd so I don't wanna put the Fox coilovers on and waste the money on them if I upgrade

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How much are those? lol

 

Around 400 a piece lol

 

On a side note, I did an oil change today at 81,660 miles. Also re did the black vinyl overlay for the bowties. I keep fudging them up so back at it again when I feel like it. I always forget to update this thread when I do stuff to the truck lol

 

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Currently installing a 6" BDS lift and it's proving to be more than I expected, it's getting the best of me. Can't turn back now since I already hacked up my differential and parts of my frame. Full details to follow, but for anyone looking at a BDS lift, just don't do it. I have had good luck with the McGaughy's lift on my old truck, should have just stuck with them. Next truck I'll know. Should be done this week, I was hoping by the end of the weekend but there are some broken parts thanks to me lol

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Currently installing a 6" BDS lift and it's proving to be more than I expected, it's getting the best of me. Can't turn back now since I already hacked up my differential and parts of my frame. Full details to follow, but for anyone looking at a BDS lift, just don't do it. I have had good luck with the McGaughy's lift on my old truck, should have just stuck with them. Next truck I'll know. Should be done this week, I was hoping by the end of the weekend but there are some broken parts thanks to me lol

Well this came out of no where! Lol!

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Well this came out of no where! Lol!

That was the surprise I was holding back for a couple weeks lol

 

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