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I'm curious on what your first substantial or "best" upgrade was for your truck; i.e. tune, tires/wheels, custom exhaust, cai, etc and the reason why.

 

I already have some bilsteins waiting to be installed but not sure where to go from there.....

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Expel clear bra for front of truck. Previous 2009 got chewed up by the Northeast winters.

 

michigan2500hd Senior Enthusiast

michigan2500hd

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That's kind of where I'm at. Installed the Bilsteins and have some Falken Wildpeak AT3 275/60/20's waiting to go on. Every night I search what mods I want to do..I just don't want to do something I regret. I'm thinking tune, AFE Momentum intake, 3" lift blocks to replace factory. Maybe remove factory side steps.

 

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ShamrockShooter Senior Enthusiast

ShamrockShooter

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Turning off V4 would be high on my list. You won't believe how much better you truck drives.

 

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Dezrado Enthusiast

Dezrado

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Intake, exhaust, tune, suspension with tires and then whatever misc cosmetic stuff

Donstar Senior Enthusiast

Donstar

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Replacing oem tires has a tremendous impact on performance and looks. This would be my first choice. However, if your goal is to have a lifted truck with over-sized wheels then, you may want to choose a level or lift as your first priority.

Krusty Enthusiast

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I'm curious on what your first substantial or "best" upgrade was for your truck; i.e. tune, tires/wheels, custom exhaust, cai, etc and the reason why.

 

I already have some bilsteins waiting to be installed but not sure where to go from there.....

 

Flowmaster muffler swap - Most enjoyable

WeatherTech floor liners - Most functional

Westin steps - Quality, looks and function

OEM Bed tie downs - Great design and function

Stainless exhaust tip - Looks and safety over the sharp tailpipe

Drivers side grab handle - Find myself not using it - maybe the wife will...

 

 

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camcamaro1991 Enthusiast

camcamaro1991

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Paint protection, aka clear bra.... I did my entire front section of my truck, full hood and fenders and bumper. DO NOT SKIP THIS.

 

GM floor liners.

 

Sound deadening.

 

Blower with supporting mods. (wish I had the money to buy a blower, or LT4 swap)

Fishbait Enthusiast

Fishbait

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Magnaflow muffler swap was first. I am at 54k miles and will wait till 75k for the tune and E85 sensor. I plan on headers and cam eventually.

 

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RUSSH Enthusiast

RUSSH

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Magnaflow muffler swap was first. I am at 54k miles and will wait till 75k for the tune and E85 sensor. I plan on headers and cam eventually.

 

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Which Magnaflow did you go with?

slee3247 Enthusiast

slee3247

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Exhaust was the most enjoyable, tune the most drastic improvement, subwoofer the most pleasing for long drives, suspension for looks.

Lgetz Senior Enthusiast

Lgetz

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New tires and level kit completely changed the look and stance of the truck.

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