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Are you still able to turn the fogs off separately?

No. The fogs are on anytime the parking lights are on in this case. You should theoretically be able to turn the fogs on alone, though, but I think the truck turns on the headlights as soon as the fogs are turned on.

 

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No. The fogs are on anytime the parking lights are on in this case. You should theoretically be able to turn the fogs on alone, though, but I think the truck turns on the headlights as soon as the fogs are turned on.

 

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Thanks for the help! I think I'll give this a shot next warm weekend!
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24662970a226ff08ad1302f8801abfec.jpgd44bb12077107ce8cb913bddb2510984.jpg9cccfcf85cf2e550de0eeb777623427c.jpg I know its 50 and under but i bought a set of rear air shocks for $63 if will help with towing and just didnt like the ranchos

 

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I've used air shocks before, just don't get crazy with weight on them as the next weak link is the shock mount. Not that I experienced it with a GM, but ripped the mounts off a Ford Ranger and a Dodge 150...

 

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No. The fogs are on anytime the parking lights are on in this case. You should theoretically be able to turn the fogs on alone, though, but I think the truck turns on the headlights as soon as the fogs are turned on.

 

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When you turn the fogs on, your parking and head lights all come on. I use the fog light switch/button as my "one touch" way of turning on my headlights in the "Daytime Headlight Zones."

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Does anyone know if you're able to to take off the stock seat cover (non leather)? I am thinking of putting one of the thin massage/heat inserts and have it under the cover, rather than have it always outside the seat. Thanks!

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Ran into the same problem haha did they end up fitting?

Sure did, sorry so late.

 

 

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Sure did, sorry so late.

 

 

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Good to know, I'll order them up today, thank you!

 

 

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For anyone that wants to use vinyl over plastidip for their emblems hit up your local sign shop. They have a million different colors of vinyl and can even do prints. You might even be able to score scrap pieces for free. This is what I did on my Cruze. For the truck I went black plastidip with glossifier. Gives it a nice satin sheen. $5.86 for a can of plastidip.

 

Just use a plastic trash bag to tape off the area and try not to spray on a windy day. If you have any over spray just rub it off.

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Made a docking station for my phone directly into the center console. It works with Android Auto.

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Does it stay put if you make a sharp turn? I'd be afraid that the charging pins on the phone would take a beating.

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Does it stay put if you make a sharp turn? I'd be afraid that the charging pins on the phone would take a beating.

I plan to beef it up with some rubber on each side to support the phone from rocking but so far I've had very little movement. I Dremelled the right angle USB-C connector to give it some tilt towards the backrest. The sub under the console supports the connector.

 

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