R1Jake's 2014 LT Z71

[R1JAKE]

 

The new truck (5.3 with 3.42 rear end) with the old 2002 2500HD (6.0 with 4.11 rear end). This is my first new truck (3rd Silverado). I bought the truck mid January and it has just over 3k miles after daily comuting and a couple trips to the mountains. I'm getting almost twice the mpgs as the 02' but I do miss the power of the old girl and being able to pick it out in any parking lot.

 

Plans include:

 

RC 2.5" level/lift (front is done, plan to do rear blocks)

Low profile tonneau cover (BakFlip after I save my pennies)

Rubber bed mat (local truck shop had a 2013 that fit perfectly for $85)

Gear Alloy Big Block 20x9 wheels

275/60R20 tires (proably sticking with a P rated tire for weight and price)

CAI (not sure on the brand, probably AirAid since that's what was on my last truck)

Exhuast (looking at MBRP or Flowmaster cat back)

Stubby antenna (done)

Black bow ties front and back

LED bulb swap

Color matching door handles and mirror caps

I've been looking at alot of people's post on color matching bumpers and I like it on every color but victory red.

 

[R1JAKE]

 

Before the leveling kit.

 

 

After the levelign kit.

 

Front and back are perfectly level, but with the lines of the truck it makes the back look squatty. Plan on doing the rear blocks this weekend.

No noticable difference in ride quality, maybe a bit stiffer in the front but coming from a truck with torsion bars to a truck with coilovers it still feels great.

[CptMcSaug]

I have some pics in my gallary of the 275/60/20 tires if you wanna check out the looks, nice truck btw.

[R1JAKE]

I have some pics in my gallary of the 275/60/20 tires if you wanna check out the looks, nice truck btw.

Thanks, that looks like there is still a decent amount of side wall. I've never had 20" wheels on a truck and don't want it to look like a rice rocket.

[GPGuy]

Good start underway and a great choice of color.

[mkeddie]

Same truck as me but ltz and 6.2 little aftermarket and u can see it anywhere