NEW TRUCK/ Plus some tire info for those wondering

[beyondbasic]

so i took my wifes car in for its first oil change yesterday. And left with a new truck. Traded in my 2014 silverado dbl cab 5.3 for the 2017 silverado dbl cab AllStar Edition. Love the truck. I have put about 400miles on it as i had to do a small road trip right after the purchase.

 

both of them are LT but here are the differences i truly enjoy

 

The way this new truck handles over my 2014 is a night and day difference. the suspension is very smooth and the steering seems twice as better as far as reaction and power steering assist well parking etc.

 

feels more peppier but thats due to the fact i went with 3.42 gearing with this one and my last was 3.08 setup

 

my biggest enjoyment would be the headlights. they are significantly brighter at night and output a very nice crystal color, no more straight line and shitty vision during night time driving as we have a house in upstate ny numerous miles down some very wooded road with zero lighting.

 

other add-ons is the locking tail-gate without needing the key, a big bonus for me having a bedrug and cover. the apple carplay is a excellent feature as well as my iphone map is superior to any vehicle gps i ever used and i can see it in satellite view etc off my trucks screen.

 

I have already blacked out front and rear bow-tie which will be soon in updated pics tomorrow.

 

TIRE NOTICE--- I DID NOT put a leveling kit yet. and i SWAPPED my brand new 275-70-18 tires/rims from my 2014 that have a leveling kit. and they fit without ZERO rubbing about a inch to spare in the rear and 2 inches in the front. im guessing there is a bit more ground clearance with the new model as on my 14 these tires rubbed and needed the 2inch RC level. I will still be leveling the truck for pure looks purpose but figure id let buyers know you can fit 270-70-18 without any issue and space to spare.

 

here she is when i took her home. Ill throw up some better pics tomorrow with the cover and bedrug installed.

 

 

 

 

OLD TRUCK

 

 

 

 

 

NEW TRUCK

['17 Sierra]

Nice truck..looks good with those wheels and tires. I agree these trucks handle really well and I too have the 3:42's and off the line it does great. I've been debating going with a 2" leveling kit myself but I'm holding back a bit because of the ball joint issues and also wondering about the lane assist system being affected.

Congrats on the new ride!

[beyondbasic]

thanks pal. I to am considering on a leveling kit, 4inch suspension lift, or just keeping it the way it is as my tires fit well.

[Rawyzf]

Nice truck, appreciate the comments going from LT to LT.

 

 

 

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[Donstar]

Nice truck! I would leave the suspension the way that it is or 1" to 1.5" level if you prefer less of a rake.

[ChevyRoofer]

TIRE NOTICE--- I DID NOT put a leveling kit yet. and i SWAPPED my brand new 285-75-18 tires/rims from my 2014 that have a leveling kit. and they fit without ZERO rubbing about a inch to spare in the rear and 2 inches in the front. im guessing there is a bit more ground clearance with the new model as on my 14 these tires rubbed and needed the 2inch RC level. I will still be leveling the truck for pure looks purpose but figure id let buyers know you can fit 285-75-18 without any issue and space to spare.

 

 

So you're saying you can add 285/75/18 tires (which is a 34.8" tire) without a level???? Damn I was excited when I learned you could add a 275/70/18 tire without a level.

[brmudd]

what did you have to give them to trade, money wise?

[brawls]

So far I haven't been a big fan of the 2016+ front ends, but I gotta say your truck looks pretty darn good.

 

Congrats.

[Imcrazy]

So far I haven't been a big fan of the 2016+ front ends, but I gotta say your truck looks pretty darn good.

 

Congrats.

14-15 looks better IMO (except Z71) but, the HID headlights are worth the styling downgrade IMO I can see so much better with my 16 over the 14.

[brawls]

14-15 looks better IMO (except Z71) but, the HID headlights are worth the styling downgrade IMO I can see so much better with my 16 over the 14.

Yeah, I do a lot of driving to & from work in the dark and brighter lights would be a huge plus. I haven't yet made the commitment to do an aftermarket HID conversion.

[Mikeb52r]

My wife's car is a truck... I love it!!! Congrats on the new ride. Both trucks look good!

[beyondbasic]

 

So you're saying you can add 285/75/18 tires (which is a 34.8" tire) without a level???? Damn I was excited when I learned you could add a 275/70/18 tire without a level.

 

NO there is a typo in my post my tires are 275- but post is to old to edit lol

what did you have to give them to trade, money wise?

what do you mean?

 

So far I haven't been a big fan of the 2016+ front ends, but I gotta say your truck looks pretty darn good.

 

Congrats.

i actually prefer the look of the newer model. i like the style of the headlights etc much better

 

14-15 looks better IMO (except Z71) but, the HID headlights are worth the styling downgrade IMO I can see so much better with my 16 over the 14.

i actually prefer the look of the newer model. i like the style of the headlights etc much better

[dcb]

what did you use to black out your rims?

[16LT4]

14-15 looks better IMO (except Z71) but, the HID headlights are worth the styling downgrade IMO I can see so much better with my 16 over the 14.

 

Agreed; I do prefer the Xenons of mine though and prefer function over form. I've been out of the full-size chevy game for over a decade, but I'd imagine the '14s have issues that have been rectified by '17.

 

Sharp looking truck.

 

The '14 was a Z71 and the '17 isn't... is that a downgrade? What features other than decals are even part of the Z71 package any more?

[HawkeyeSierra]

I think I like the look of your old truck better. Sounds like the new one performs better though.