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So, I have had this truck for about 3 years and I have finally started doing some modifications to it. I pretty much just stayed on social media too long and followed a whole bunch of outdoors members because I'm interested in that sort of thing. I eventually fell into the hole of overlanding. This is my "overland" sierra. I'll post the mods so far and whenever something else comes up I will try and update. Hopefully I'm posting this correctly, I have used the forums before but not as a member, I apologize if I'm going about this wrong.

To start:

-ARE Oveland series topper with outdoorsman side windows. I really enjoy the topper, there are some spots where it could be a little nicer but overall I love it, keeps things dry and locked up.

- Method Race Wheels. NV 17×8.5. 0 offset

- Cooper ST Maxx 285/75/17. These tires are awesome, they are like a mix between an all terrain and a mud tire. The tired are still quiet on the road too. This set up is run with a leveling kit of some kind (previous owner install) the tires rubbed pretty hard in the inner wheel well, trim a good bit of liner, the plastic trim and hammer the wheel well back a little and you're in business.

More mods to come as soon as my bank account stops crying.

Thanks guys

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hendersonc047
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So, I have had this truck for about 3 years and I have finally started doing some modifications to it. I pretty much just stayed on social media too long and followed a whole bunch of outdoors members

Madcow2020
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The sponsor (fiancé) bought me this today as wedding gift. She told me I need a place to put all my tools to build the truck and her Jeep. God I love that women. Can’t wait until the wedding next week

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Good looking rig Henderson??

Reasonable mods price wise to consider are:

Morimoto GMC Spec HID Kit 

Morimoto XB LED foglights 

LED Light Bar Behind the grille 

 

If you are ever out in the sticks these 3 mods will light up the night quite well.

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RK44 Enthusiast

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Been doing the same thing myself.  This is where Im at. Looking for a decent 50" LED curved bar that wont break the bank w/ mounts if anyone has any suggestions.  Also been looking at the are ascend roof rack, but its pricey. 

 

 

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both really nice truck guys!.. 

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Overlanding is so hot right now. 

 

59 minutes ago, RK44 said:

 

Been doing the same thing myself.  This is where Im at. Looking for a decent 50" LED curved bar that wont break the bank w/ mounts if anyone has any suggestions.  Also been looking at the are ascend roof rack, but its pricey. 

 

 

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Overland build and 22's? If you want money for a light bar you can start by selling those rims and getting something smaller that looks better and works off road, you can probably get a pretty penny for those and buying some 17's or 18's to cover the cost of a light bar...

 

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Yeah, not overlanding, more just doing some truck camping/hiking with my 2 boys in state parks.  Been looking at a teardrop camper and if I go that route Ill unload the wheels as part of that whole process.

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Can you mount a rooftop tend on those caps? I like the utility but am not sure what the weight restriction would be moving/off-road vs static.

RK44 Enthusiast

RK44

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I was told there was a 300lb weight capacity, but Im not sure I buy that.  I haven't been up there to know, but I have mounted a loaded down Yakima cargo basket up there with no issues.  We've slept in the back of the truck on the bedrug with a self inflating mattress with no issues though. 

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I’m going the same route. I just ordered my methods and Cooper AT3’s 285/75/17. I went with Dirt King Upper Control Armsand Accutune shocks to get my 2.5 inches of lift and rear blocks for the 2 inches of rear lift. The Dirt King UCA give you 10-10.5 inches of wheel travel when combined with the right shocks.

I had to put the electrical upgrades on hold until after the wedding. If you need recommendations on radios and power inverters hit me up.


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hey madcow how much did your lift setup cost you minus rims/tires?  Looking at doing the same or spending a lil more and going to a 4" lift.

 

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hey madcow how much did your lift setup cost you minus rims/tires?  Looking at doing the same or spending a lil more and going to a 4" lift.
 



The Dirt Kings were $650 the Accutune Fox shocks were $1894. You can use the shocks and UCA with a lift. Just make sure that the shocks have the correct lower mount eyelet extension, shock travel, and spring rate to get the most out of them.

If I do decide to go with a 4 inch lift I’ll change the eyelet extensions from the current 1.3 inch ones to the 5.3 inch long eyelet shafts.


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The Dirt Kings were $650 the Accutune Fox shocks were $1894. You can use the shocks and UCA with a lift. Just make sure that the shocks have the correct lower mount eyelet extension, shock travel, and spring rate to get the most out of them.

If I do decide to go with a 4 inch lift I’ll change the eyelet extensions from the current 1.3 inch ones to the 5.3 inch long eyelet shafts.


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Where'd you buy everything from? Those are pretty good prices


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Here is a link to the my right up.

2014 Silverado Fox 2.5 DSC Coilovers installed with Dirt King UCA
https://r.tapatalk.com/shareLink?share_fid=33003&share_tid=210725&url=http://www.gm-trucks.com/forums/applications/tapatalk/index.php?/topic/210725-2014-Silverado-Fox-2%2E5-DSC-Coilovers-installed-with-Dirt-King-UCA&share_type=t

Here is a link to Accutune

http://accutuneoffroad.com/

I bet Ryan at Accutune can get the Dirt King UCA, I don’t recommend MRT who is the one I bought my Dirt King’s through. Mazulla also has good upper control arms, the new Icon Delta Joints are good, but after experience I had with Icon I will never put one of their products on my truck. They lie in their marketing of their products and the customer service is poor.



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Doing the same thing for me and my fam in the mountains in Alberta.

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Have so many crazy sponsors on board.. Truck is going to be one massive rig in the next 60 days.

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