Joe's Silverado Buildup

[Kharhaz]

Hey all.

 

Bought a 2013 Silverado a few months ago.. had a 2011 before that.. decided to do some mods on this one.

 

 

 

Already removed the lower air dam, and the obvious toolbox.

 

Then I recently upgraded the speakers, after that, I bought some K2 Motor Tow Mirrors and put them on

 

 

I have a bumper guard I am getting ready to put on.

http://www.autoanything.com/grille-guards/go-industries-quad-guard-push-bumper

Was a bit too rainy today for me to attempt that.

I don't believe I'll ever put a lift kit on it. However, nobody knows the future. I do like how it sits now, though.

 

[Kharhaz]

I've also installed and have been testing the range..

 

While it obviously doesn't change the shift points, it feels better shifting (smoother) at low speeds.. less of a delay when I hit the gas.

 

I also haven't noticed any MPG difference.

 

It feels really nice when driving around, feels like the truck is fighting me less.

[Kharhaz]

Finally put on the push bumper I wanted. Still need to play with it a bit and level it more, but was tired of it sitting around.

 

Washed the truck after the photos. lol

 

[Kharhaz]

I decided to put on my avs aero hood skin as well. Considering my truck seems to be a rock magnet.

[Kharhaz]

Well, as I was planning to level the guard as I came home from work. I was rear ended. Dodge ram hit a suburban, which in turn hit me.

 

I see part of the rear frame is bent, where the hitch is attached. The rest of the frame seems straight, everything lines up.

 

I had my dash cam going.. while you can't see the hit.. You see me move.. I didn't hit the guy in front of me. But I got damn close.

http://1drv.ms/1N8V598- It should stream from that. No logging in required. It is about 5 minutes.

[Kharhaz]

Oh, and the gas gauge is off after that hit. Seems to be a quarter of a tank off. Good times.

[Kharhaz]

Finally had some time to level out the push bumper.. not 100% perfect, but best that can be done given the placement of the factory frame holes.

 

I like the look.

 

[Kharhaz]

Finally managed to get everything repaired. Original GM parts, no third party stuff.

 

 

Feels good to have it back.

[Tattooo]

Looking good brother !

[Kharhaz]

Looks like the gas gauge is still off.. have to take it back in. Bad sensor more than likely.

[Kharhaz]

Gas tank normal now. Everything all fixed and ready to do.

 

 

Glad to have it back.

 

Seems to be getting 1mpg better than before. Going around 20-25, usually on the latter half more than not. Not that it matters a whole lot to me, but I'll take it.