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Hauled some straw, I hate this stuff. The tailgate gap seal worked well [emoji16]

 

 

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Ryan B.

 

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On 11/7/2019 at 10:11 AM, Ant said:

Hi all, I traded my 15 Silverado for a 20 RST 2wd.

 

So far I have just added the toolbox off my 15 & the OCD console organizer. I'm  dropping the truck off at the dealer today for them to add leather seats & get my GM all-weather mats.20191029_164045.thumb.jpg.28f8c57e757180ebf6ad799c852a9532.jpg

Welcome, and congratulations on your new truck.

 

Where was your cat on the truck in the next picture? Warm hood is such a great place for a "cat nap"!

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On 11/4/2019 at 6:30 PM, nick242 said:

1.5” level, Ceramic coat, led licence plate bulbs, bakflip mx4, front tint, and muffler delete. Also put on a Ronin shorty antenna. Fuel Contras matte black 20x9 2mm and 275/60/20 Duratracs go on Thursday.

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Welcome to the site, great looking truck!!!

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On 11/4/2019 at 6:42 PM, RyanbabZ71 said:

 


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Ryan B.

 

Dang, objects in passenger mirror are a lot closer than they should be!!!

 

Don't even think that is the angle of the camera.

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Added new Metallic black GM 22inch wheels just came out. and carven muffler and tip. 
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I like those a lot. Clean looking truck man!


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Made up a simple frame to hold sandbags over the axle when its icy and snowy. I know the front board is off-center.... it's so I can angle the thing in and out. 

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Finally installed my GMRS radio and antenna on the new truck. Did it the most non-destructive way I could.. I know I could have routed the cable through the bed itself by popping out one of the plastic covers, but I opted for just routing over the back and under the toolbox. Using the toolbox itself as an anchor point for the mounting bracket.

 

Used zip ties along the bottom to make sure the cable didn't move around. The cable itself is 6M.. which was perfect for the route I took it. Also, excuse the dust, it's a losing battle here in Kansas.large.IMG_4148.jpg.43c0a090f904a3fa5cd9e4bd2e4a328f.jpglarge.IMG_4149.jpg.651450a5a80b2ce361f67a6986226a42.jpglarge.IMG_4150.jpg.c629d3322794ee8d92c92b24e13e6ab8.jpglarge.IMG_4151.jpg.bb5eb55cdcc2ba6c4cb754a3d22f601b.jpglarge.IMG_4154.jpg.1cd234a735a169f93a455352f882e615.jpglarge.IMG_4155.jpg.16d8f6e288a4822c25877d6bccf90a1e.jpglarge.IMG_4153.jpg.5bb9d5377d07702cdfdf99c601bac9f5.jpglarge.IMG_4152.jpg.f0da5bbc88f4bb73e304cec3e8bfc3f8.jpg

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Not today, per se, but this weekend:

 

 -Added class 3 Curt hitch, Hopkins drop-in trailer plug, and Tekonsha P3 brake controller w/GM harness. (All were plug and play)
-Added factory GM fog lights. Just need to finish wiring and get the BCM programmed. 
-Swapped the crappy Bridgestone Alenza A/S 02’s for Cooper Discoverer ATP’s (So much better)

-Added CAMPARK 4K dash cam with hardwire kit. 
 

 

Ordered Motofab 2” front and 3” rear leveling kit. Should be here next week. 
 

 

 

 

 

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Tried my hand at vinyl wrap. Did both front doors and the trim at the console on both sides. Didn’t turn out as bad as I thought it could. 

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TWINS!!

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I got everything I needed for the "tow package" from Amazon and all told, it costs $376.71. Everything was plug and play and took about an hour to install (including the hitch). Here's what you need:

 

 

 

HITCH: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07Q4R4NM2/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_4?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1

BRAKE CONTROLLER (Can get a less expensive model, but this is the best rated): https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000P17NXQ/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_2?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1

WIRING PLUG: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001NYYREC/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_5?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1

BRAKE CONTROLLER HARNESS: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07LDBYB1G/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_3?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1

 

 

I also got the Tyger tri-fold soft Tonneau and absolutely love it. Was only $220

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Mods I have made since I purchased my truck are:

1. 6" steps (OEM)

2. All-weather Chevy floor-mats (front and back) 

3. Line-X spray-in bedliner

4. Replaced antenna with a Metra 7" shorty antenna (purchased at Advance Auto Parts)

5. Removed the dealership badge from the tailgate

 

I really like all of the updates/mods.  I don't have a favorite mod at this point.  For all considering replacing the long antenna, the Metra antenna I purchased at Advance Auto Parts receives all of the channels so far with no noticeable difference.  I haven't travelled far out of my area yet, so my opinion may change.  I had to return the first antenna I purchased because the base was too large to screw onto the receiving antenna screw (so be careful with the size of the base on these).

 

Mods to do:

1. Towing package

2. Tonneau cover (leaning toward the rollup Gator cover mainly because of the price)

3. Possibly the CHEVROLET inserts/stickers on the tailgate.

 

I washed it yesterday for the first time, and cleaned out the interior.  Will get it waxed before winter gets here.

 

 

 

 

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Took her out around the pond to check some of my deer cameras, and couldn’t help but snap a pic. Beautiful day!33080bde83a81df3cbc6a2cdf98352d8.jpg


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34 minutes ago, BlackLS said:

Installed Rough Country Flares.

 

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That is a great looking Burro!!!  

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On 11/8/2019 at 11:37 PM, JimCost2014 said:

Welcome, and congratulations on your new truck.

 

Where was your cat on the truck in the next picture? Warm hood is such a great place for a "cat nap"!

Them rascals (we have two) love to hang out on my truck.

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I got my truck back from the dealer with Katzskin leather & GM all-weather mats installed, plus I had 35% ceramic tint installed all around except for the 6" visor which is limo. 

 

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