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Hey guys and gals, new to the forum here as well as to the chevy/GMC club. Just picked up my new (2014) Silverado 3500HD LTZ on Saturday. We went looking for a Dodge 2500 and after 7 hrs, the dealership General Manager ended up selling his (ours now) newly purchased truck to us.

So I'll see if I can piece everything together for a small explanation and then post some pics, for everyone to help me out also.

It's a 2014 3500HD LTZ Chevy Silverado, 35x12.5x20 KMC XD series wheels with Toyo Open Country M/T tires with a Pro Comp lift (unsure which size, but if you know let me know lol), retractable side steps, tv screens in headrests.... This guy pretty much built my dream truck haha. Wife convinced and persuaded the dealership to put in a touchscreen/nav system and I'm pretty sure that'll complete this truck. Kinda sad, I won't be able to do the work like I did with our old Tundra but I think I will live.

Can't wait to get in here and see what this forum is all about. Look forward to learning more about a truck brand I've had very little experience with. Best Regards!

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Tony Bianco Enthusiast

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DAAAAAAMMMMNN!

 

Talk about being put together properly. Beautiful ride ....... y'all look happy and there's definitely no reason not to be!

 

CONGRATS!

Stephen C. Greenwell Enthusiast

Stephen C. Greenwell

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DAAAAAAMMMMNN!

 

Talk about being put together properly. Beautiful ride ....... y'all look happy and there's definitely no reason not to be!

 

CONGRATS!

Ya no joke. Like I said I'm kinda bummed that I won't be able to do all that to it but wife is sure happy that all the work is done. She was more picky than I was when it came to shopping haha. Thank you

 

 

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