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beast 10 Enthusiast

beast 10

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On a whim I thought I would try this and it worked out great so I thought I would share this cheap mod.

4 pringles can clear tops, some low gloss paint and a beer or two while the paint drys . they fit snug but if you were to end up losing one your not really out anything.

 

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ikaika1984 Enthusiast

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On a whim I thought I would try this and it worked out great so I thought I would share this cheap mod.

4 pringles can clear tops, some low gloss paint and a beer or two while the paint drys . they fit snug but if you were to end up losing one your not really out anything.

 

0108161446a_zpsqivhiikx.jpg

 

 

 

So I'm a new truck owner. I'm always down to learn something new. I see the holes in the frame of my Denali. What does plugging these accomplish? Thanks in advance

 

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dbcooper748 Enthusiast

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So I'm a new truck owner. I'm always down to learn something new. I see the holes in the frame of my Denali. What does plugging these accomplish? Thanks in advance

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On a whim I thought I would try this and it worked out great so I thought I would share this cheap mod.

4 pringles can clear tops, some low gloss paint and a beer or two while the paint drys . they fit snug but if you were to end up losing one your not really out anything.

 

0108161446a_zpsqivhiikx.jpg

 

Nice! Ive been thinking of buying some, but now... Nope!

So I'm a new truck owner. I'm always down to learn something new. I see the holes in the frame of my Denali. What does plugging these accomplish? Thanks in advance

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They keep debris out of the holes, plus imo, they are unsightly and looks like gm forgot something during assembly
ikaika1984 Enthusiast

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Nice! Ive been thinking of buying some, but now... Nope!They keep debris out of the holes, plus imo, they are unsightly and looks like gm forgot something during assembly

Hahaha, truthfully I always wondered want went there.

 

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rshad Enthusiast

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Only thing is can you take them out easy enough to check for moisture and dirt? even with them on you might get some in there. But it does look better.

beast 10 Enthusiast

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Only thing is can you take them out easy enough to check for moisture and dirt? even with them on you might get some in there. But it does look better.

Yes they come off , I would think if you were to use a high pressure sprayer after some fun in the mud they would come off as well but they are very cheap to replace.

14GMCSLTSIERRA Enthusiast

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I bought plugs like these on Ebay a few months ago. Here is the link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rear-Wheel-Well-Frame-Tube-Hole-Plug-1999-2014-Chevy-Silverado-GMC-Sierra-1500-/141706078465?fits=Year%3A2014%7CModel%3ASierra+1500&hash=item20fe572901:g:O3kAAOSwDNdVkWqb&vxp=mtr

 

I like them. They fit great and look like it should from the factory.

Aubie_01 Enthusiast

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Thanks for the info. These wouldn't really be needed if GM still provided full length rear wheel liners like on the last model trucks. The liners on my GMT900 covered the frame.

mr. tim Enthusiast

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I think the holes in the frame are for laser measuring for repairs. Ask me how I know... The Pringles tops are a really good idea. The new 16 looks sharp in your photobucket.

Sierra Boy Enthusiast

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14GMCSLTSIERRA, on 09 Jan 2016 - 10:39 AM, said:

I bought plugs like these on Ebay a few months ago. Here is the link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rear-Wheel-Well-Frame-Tube-Hole-Plug-1999-2014-Chevy-Silverado-GMC-Sierra-1500-/141706078465?fits=Year%3A2014%7CModel%3ASierra+1500&hash=item20fe572901:g:O3kAAOSwDNdVkWqb&vxp=mtr

 

I like them. They fit great and look like it should from the factory.

These fit the 1500...if you need ones for the 2500 HD then these are what the seller said I needed. 3 1/2 hole size.http://www.ebay.com/itm/141842995151

 

Sierra Boy

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On my 2011 Silverado the wheel well covers from GM covered these.

But on my 2015 they don't? WTF

sk Senior Enthusiast

sk

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I bought a set of 4 off ebay (from a different seller than above) for only $11 and they work great!:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2014-Chevrolet-Silverado-1500-accessories-Black-Frame-Plugs-set-of-4-/252241898651?hash=item3abac9ec9b:g:I9QAAOSwFqJWkvkV

 

If you want to spend more you can get replacement liners from GM (you remove the felt ones and replace them with these longer plastic ones):

http://chevyaccessories.com/en-US/Silverado 1500/2016/Accessories/Exterior/Wheel House Liner/

 

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I can't get the second link to work but if you go to www.chevroletaccessories.com and click through you can find them under "Wheel House Liner"

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