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Buying 2016 All Terrain - What factory accessories/options do I need?

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Hey guys - New guy here. I'll post an intro thread in the correct forum after this.

 

Yesterday I put a deposit on a 2016 Sierra 5.3 All Terrain "Premium". I'm kind of in a lucky position as I'm out of town all next week, which gives me some time to think about the truck and what it may need or not need from the factory before I take delivery.

 

So my question to guys is - Are there any factory accessories or options I need to consider? As for options, I think it has just about everything.

 

I'm in Michigan, so the truck is going to see some weather and take a bit of a beating. It will be used as a daily as well as for work (lots of LONG road trips ~ 20-40k miles a year).

 

What i have on the list so far:

 

- Camper Shell (need for work)

- Power retractable running boards

- Weather mats

- Teflon coating? Is it worth it?

 

Any gurus know anything out there I must have?

 

Thank for your help!

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RyanbabZ71 Senior Enthusiast

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Mud flaps

 

Don't do the dealer coatings. There are much better options (coatings/sealants/wax) out there

 

 

Ryan

Trevor01 Enthusiast

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Weathertech floor mats. Also the weathertech headlight stick on film works good to stop the sand blasting of headlights in the winter. I have had 3 sets of amp retractable running boards, and they all failed. I would really go with the 6" factory running boards, plus they stop rocks, sand and salt from beating the rockers and doors in the winter.

sensinitas Enthusiast

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Weathertech floor mats. Also the weathertech headlight stick on film works good to stop the sand blasting of headlights in the winter. I have had 3 sets of amp retractable running boards, and they all failed. I would really go with the 6" factory running boards, plus they stop rocks, sand and salt from beating the rockers and doors in the winter.

The non-retractable ones?

Trevor01 Enthusiast

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Yup. Just my personal opinion as far as winter road debris protection goes.

sensinitas Enthusiast

sensinitas

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Yup. Just my personal opinion as far as winter road debris protection goes.

Cool thanks. Good call on the headlight protection. Doesn't look like weathertech makes them for the 2016 Sierra yet, but Lamin-X does. Definitely will pick some up.

redwngr Senior Enthusiast

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I prefer the 6" rectangulars and the moulded mud flaps as well.

 

(for protection from debris, and they make the frame rails less obvious)

 

Are you stuck on the all terrain? You're expecting a lot of miles, and Z71 may not ride quite as nice as a non-z71 4wd, and z71 is part of the AT package.

 

SLT or SLE?

Double cab or crew?

 

SLT crew will have the 8 speed with either 5.3 or 6.2.

SLT double only gets the 8 speed with the 6.2.

Looks like SLE always gets the 6 speed.

 

Is what you will carry under the cap heavy? Would it fit under a tonneau?

 

Do you like tow mirrors?

slj2008 Senior Enthusiast

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POWER running boards may be nice , but I take 6" oem boards . ( winter time - road salt , sand ) and my rocker panels are line-x (black truck) .

AgDoctor Senior Enthusiast

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I work in agriculture, and in the south it rains alot. The 2 sets of Amps I had never failed, even when caked in mud. I would recommend them.

 

A decent set of tires should be on the list though, as the GM supplied tires are crap.

 

Window tint, leveling kit, floor mats, bedliner; those are my must haves.

 

 

 

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I work in agriculture, and in the south it rains alot. The 2 sets of Amps I had never failed, even when caked in mud. I would recommend them.

A decent set of tires should be on the list though, as the GM supplied tires are crap.

Window tint, leveling kit, floor mats, bedliner; those are my must haves.

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Mud is a lot different then corrosive salt and ice balls that weigh 50 lbs. hanging off of the boards. Each set worked for one winter then shit the bed. For $1000 a set they should last better. The components they use could be better, as they would probably last longer.

Dirtbiker Enthusiast

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In the cold power running boards get iced up and burn the motors out sometimes. A local dealer started putting a switch in the system to turn them off in winter which defeats owning them. I get the flat style factory ones everytime. 3m on the hood and front bumper to prevent rock chips is a good idea as well.

ic3man5 Enthusiast

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I live in Michigan also, mudflaps are a must; Wasn't fun seeing snow caked in between the door and running boards from the front tires. Weathertech floor mats are a must also, the OEM ones are a joke and barely cover the carpet.

 

If you can negotiate enough off the price, bilstein 5100 shocks are 100% worth it (I just put the rears on tonight) especially with the roads we have in Michigan. I compressed the OEM shocks after I took them off and you could hear / feel the fluid almost frozen/crystallized at 32F outside.

 

 

A few things to note while test driving:

1.) Also make sure you are okay with the Idle when its 100% warmed up (210 Degrees). It runs at 500 RPM and can be rough.

2.) when its in v4 mode with enough throttle to "bog" the engine down it can be felt.

3.) Tire pressure - Since its cold the pressure might be low making it have a "smoother" ride.

 

If you notice 1 and 2 and it bugs you, you'll probably end up buying a tuner at some point.

sensinitas Enthusiast

sensinitas

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I prefer the 6" rectangulars and the moulded mud flaps as well.

 

(for protection from debris, and they make the frame rails less obvious)

 

Are you stuck on the all terrain? You're expecting a lot of miles, and Z71 may not ride quite as nice as a non-z71 4wd, and z71 is part of the AT package.

 

SLT or SLE?

Double cab or crew?

 

SLT crew will have the 8 speed with either 5.3 or 6.2.

SLT double only gets the 8 speed with the 6.2.

Looks like SLE always gets the 6 speed.

 

Is what you will carry under the cap heavy? Would it fit under a tonneau?

 

Do you like tow mirrors?

 

Thanks for the reply! I am stuck on the All Terrain is that particular truck was 20% off sticker (holiday incentive). Can't really mess with that! It's an SLT Crew Cab with the 5.3 and 8-speed.

 

There is a chance I could work with just the tonneau. Won't know until I work with the truck for a bit.

 

I know nothing about tow mirrors, and as of now, not planning on towing anything unless I cough up money for a boat in the near future.

 

 

I live in Michigan also, mudflaps are a must; Wasn't fun seeing snow caked in between the door and running boards from the front tires. Weathertech floor mats are a must also, the OEM ones are a joke and barely cover the carpet.

 

If you can negotiate enough off the price, bilstein 5100 shocks are 100% worth it (I just put the rears on tonight) especially with the roads we have in Michigan. I compressed the OEM shocks after I took them off and you could hear / feel the fluid almost frozen/crystallized at 32F outside.

 

 

A few things to note while test driving:

1.) Also make sure you are okay with the Idle when its 100% warmed up (210 Degrees). It runs at 500 RPM and can be rough.

2.) when its in v4 mode with enough throttle to "bog" the engine down it can be felt.

3.) Tire pressure - Since its cold the pressure might be low making it have a "smoother" ride.

 

If you notice 1 and 2 and it bugs you, you'll probably end up buying a tuner at some point.

 

Thanks for the reply! The truck comes with Rancho shocks as part of the Z71 package. Are these the same ones you had issues with? I won't be driving the truck again until I pick it up, but it's definitely not going to stay stock! A tuner was on the list. Any you recommend?

dave07 Enthusiast

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I would at getting a bedliner as well. The spray ins are nice but pricey. Also a bug deflector for the front and some Husky or Weathertech floor liners.

 

 

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sensinitas Enthusiast

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I would at getting a bedliner as well. The spray ins are nice but pricey. Also a bug deflector for the front and some Husky or Weathertech floor liners.

 

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It's got a spray in currently ?

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