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2017 Silverado 1500 Z71 Midnight Edition Build


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In May I got a 2017 Silverado 1500 Z71 and I have already started my build with a few minor changes. I am going to start a page that will follow my build. This is my first truck so I would appreciate it if I could get some feedback and suggestions.

 

 

 

 

What I've done:

-- 20% tint on the side and back windows

-- Debadged the tailgate

 

Coming soon (open to all suggestions):

-- Exhaust - I want a deep sound but minimal drone

-- Lift - around 3-5 inches but I don't want it to ride like crap

-- Rims and tires

-- Side steps

-- Windshield tint

-- Replace the Z71 badges with black and red/black and blue (don't want any chrome)

-- Replace bowtie outlines to match the Z71 badges

-- Offroad bumpers

-- Truxedo Lo Pro tonneau

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In May I got a 2017 Silverado 1500 Z71 and I have already started my build with a few minor changes. I am going to start a page that will follow my build. This is my first truck so I would appreciate it if I could get some feedback and suggestions.

 

 

 

 

What I've done:

-- 20% tint on the side and back windows

-- Debadged the tailgate

 

Coming soon (open to all suggestions):

-- Exhaust - I want a deep sound but minimal drone

-- Lift - around 3-5 inches but I don't want it to ride like crap

-- Rims and tires

-- Side steps

-- Windshield tint

-- Replace the Z71 badges with black and red/black and blue (don't want any chrome)

-- Replace bowtie outlines to match the Z71 badges

-- Offroad bumpers

-- Truxedo Lo Pro tonneau

Looks good

Here's my 2017 midnight crew cab 5.3 LTZ

BDS 6" fox 2.0 rear shocks

Fuel Savage 20/10

Falcon wild peak M/T 35/12.5

Amp research power steps

Stubby antenna

20% Tint

Remove lower valance

On the order

GM cold air

GM performers borla exhaust

Was going to get the S type called borla to ask

about drone and I was told that it could still happen so I change my mind.

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Looks good

Here's my 2017 midnight crew cab 5.3 LTZ

BDS 6" fox 2.0 rear shocks

Fuel Savage 20/10

Falcon wild peak M/T 35/12.5

Amp research power steps

Stubby antenna

20% Tint

Remove lower valance

On the order

GM cold air

GM performers borla exhaust

Was going to get the S type called borla to ask

about drone and I was told that it could still happen so I change my mind.

8afc9415625e13e4c95ebd66cdde3def.jpgo

2fe1908699edb00e56652c98d138dfac.jpg2149d109402a561c0dc8f8b7adcf9fda.jpge4e27231f84fa0eeaaab2f00b41a4288.jpg

Sorry for the bad iPhone pic

 

 

 

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looks good. keep the photo's coming of your up dates.

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Truck looks great! How do you like the ride with that lift? I'm getting the same set up next week.

 

 

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Looks good

Here's my 2017 midnight crew cab 5.3 LTZ

BDS 6" fox 2.0 rear shocks

Fuel Savage 20/10

Falcon wild peak M/T 35/12.5

Amp research power steps

Stubby antenna

20% Tint

Remove lower valance

On the order

GM cold air

GM performers borla exhaust

Was going to get the S type called borla to ask

about drone and I was told that it could still happen so I change my mind.

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2fe1908699edb00e56652c98d138dfac.jpg2149d109402a561c0dc8f8b7adcf9fda.jpge4e27231f84fa0eeaaab2f00b41a4288.jpg

Sorry for the bad iPhone pic

 

 

 

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Love the Savage Wheels!

 

 

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Truck looks great! How do you like the ride with that lift? I'm getting the same set up next week.

 

 

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thank you the ride is amazing a lot better than when I had the leveling kit with 33's you definitely made the right choice[emoji1360]

 

 

 

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Love the Savage Wheels!

 

 

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Thank you I don't see a lot of them out here where I live so that's good

 

 

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Beautiful!!

 

Add some rear spacers to even it out !

 

 

2017 Chevy Silverado LTZ Z71 6.2L

4.5" Zone

22x10 AF Grips

33x12.5 Nitto Ridge Grapplers

Instagram @wildchevys

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Beautiful!!

 

Add some rear spacers to even it out !

 

 

2017 Chevy Silverado LTZ Z71 6.2L

4.5" Zone

22x10 AF Grips

33x12.5 Nitto Ridge Grapplers

Instagram @wildchevys

I was thinking about it any downside with a wheel spacers

 

 

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I was thinking about it any downside with a wheel spacers

 

 

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I'm going to buy the 1.75" Bora spacers for the rear to even mine out. Everything I've read has been positive as long as there installed properly.

 

 

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I was thinking about it any downside with a wheel spacers

 

 

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not as long as they are lug/hub centric like BORA

 

 

2017 Chevy Silverado LTZ Z71 6.2L

4.5" Zone

22x10 AF Grips

33x12.5 Nitto Ridge Grapplers

Instagram @wildchevys

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I'm going to buy the 1.75" Bora spacers for the rear to even mine out. Everything I've read has been positive as long as there installed properly.

 

 

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I talked to my guy at SoCal super trucks and he said he has some we can try to see how it looks and then we can order them

 

 

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not as long as they are lug/hub centric like BORA

 

 

2017 Chevy Silverado LTZ Z71 6.2L

4.5" Zone

22x10 AF Grips

33x12.5 Nitto Ridge Grapplers

Instagram @wildchevys

My buddy at the shops told me the same thing thank you

 

 

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My buddy at the shops told me the same thing thank you

 

 

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glad to help!

 

 

2017 Chevy Silverado LTZ Z71 6.2L

4.5" Zone

22x10 AF Grips

33x12.5 Nitto Ridge Grapplers

Instagram @wildchevys

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