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26 minutes ago, lrhochgesang said:

figure out the rest of the FF/EMT lights. 

Nice looking ride.

 

Check out www.firewireleds.com. I've got their 32" light strip in my grill (blue/blue). It is better than anything else I've had on a vehicle. For the price, you can't beat them. They are bright as all get out and very noticeable during the day and night. Off, these are not very noticeable. They are ran into the cab with a switch in the power outlet on the dash.

 

Jasper, IN?

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Replaced the backup lights with the LED's in the link below. Holy smokes, much better light. Now just waiting on my license plate LED's to get here tomorrow and I won't have any more halogen bulbs in the truck.

 

AmazonSmile: NINGLE 921 LED Reverse Light Bulb White Extremely Bright 906 912 T15 W16W 579 921 LED Bulb for Backup Reverse Light Pickup Truck Cargo Light Bulbs Canbus Error Free 6000K (Pack of 2): Automotive

 

Amazon says they won't fit a 2020 Silverado, but they obviously do.

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3 minutes ago, mjonesjr84 said:

Replaced the backup lights with the LED's in the link below. Holy smokes, much better light. Now just waiting on my license plate LED's to get here tomorrow and I won't have any more halogen bulbs in the truck.

 

AmazonSmile: NINGLE 921 LED Reverse Light Bulb White Extremely Bright 906 912 T15 W16W 579 921 LED Bulb for Backup Reverse Light Pickup Truck Cargo Light Bulbs Canbus Error Free 6000K (Pack of 2): Automotive

 

Amazon says they won't fit a 2020 Silverado, but they obviously do.

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Surprising how bright the LEDs are!!   They really do help at night to see better!  I just like having LED all the way around.

 

Do your front turn signals too!!  You can see these things bouncing off the street signs!  So easy to do to....reach down from the top....twist off....no wiring harness either.

 

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07Q8RZRZV/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabc_wUb1FbZZXQY5P?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

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9 minutes ago, mjonesjr84 said:

Nice looking ride.

 

Check out www.firewireleds.com. I've got their 32" light strip in my grill (blue/blue). It is better than anything else I've had on a vehicle. For the price, you can't beat them. They are bright as all get out and very noticeable during the day and night. Off, these are not very noticeable. They are ran into the cab with a switch in the power outlet on the dash.

 

Jasper, IN?

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I’ve seen those before and considered them when I put lights on my last Truck(last Truck has top mini bar, dash lights, and grill lights), definitely nice lights, looks good on your truck. Can’t decide if I wanna put a mini bar on top or do surface mounts for 360deg coverage. 

yeah, Jasper, IN. 

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1 minute ago, fsuboy75 said:

Surprising how bright the LEDs are!!   They really do help at night to see better!  I just like having LED all the way around.

 

Do your front turn signals too!!  You can see these things bouncing off the street signs!  So easy to do to....reach down from the top....twist off....no wiring harness either.

 

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07Q8RZRZV/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabc_wUb1FbZZXQY5P?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

Check one of the last couple post on the last page. I didn those yesterday. LOL They are super bright and should have came factory.

 

1 minute ago, lrhochgesang said:

I’ve seen those before and considered them when I put lights on my last Truck(last Truck has top mini bar, dash lights, and grill lights), definitely nice lights, looks good on your truck. Can’t decide if I wanna put a mini bar on top or do surface mounts for 360deg coverage. 

yeah, Jasper, IN. 

They are very well built and bright; not to mention Firewire is in Indiana.

 

Cool. I'm in Salem. I've got family in Jasper.

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3 minutes ago, mjonesjr84 said:

Check one of the last couple post on the last page. I didn those yesterday. LOL They are super bright and should have came factory.

 

They are very well built and bright; not to mention Firewire is in Indiana.

 

Cool. I'm in Salem. I've got family in Jasper.

That's what I get for working backwards!   For those on the fence, do it.  It's well worth it.  I've seen them from a distance, no way to miss which way I'm turning.  

 

They even blink so much better looking.    

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5 minutes ago, mjonesjr84 said:

Check one of the last couple post on the last page. I didn those yesterday. LOL They are super bright and should have came factory.

 

They are very well built and bright; not to mention Firewire is in Indiana.

 

Cool. I'm in Salem. I've got family in Jasper.

Just added them to my Amazon cart!! 
awesome! Small world! Lol 

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On 12/10/2020 at 5:03 PM, MagicalOnion said:

Installed GM accessory bed decals, has anyone seen another truck with those? 

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Looks like a good install, did you do it yourself?   Look great!!

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Do it. The amount of light these LED's put out is amazing. You can see it flashing at night on road signs and ground around the truck. No one will ever doubt you are turning. This makes the front turn signals as bright or maybe a little brighter than the rear OEM LED turn signals.
I'll think about it. Gotta see where money falls. I know it's a cheap mod, but Trump's tantrum over Facebook and Twitter is costing military their paychecks. My wife was suppose to be paid tonight via 1 day early via direct deposit. The bank is blaming the military. The military is blaming Congress. Congress is blaming Trump's threat to veto.

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5 hours ago, fsuboy75 said:

Looks like a good install, did you do it yourself?   Look great!!

Yes, did it myself, never before did any sort of wrap or decal, there are very tiny imperfections but not bad for first time. 

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9 hours ago, Transient said:

I'll think about it. Gotta see where money falls. I know it's a cheap mod, but Trump's tantrum over Facebook and Twitter is costing military their paychecks. My wife was suppose to be paid tonight via 1 day early via direct deposit. The bank is blaming the military. The military is blaming Congress. Congress is blaming Trump's threat to veto.

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Gimme a break

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Made my own seat raisers for the passenger seat for my 2020 RST. Used 1.25 thick alum blocks. Spray painted black. 

Bought m10 * 65mm long . Grade 12.9 socket cap bolts at local nut and bolts store. Work in machine shop so materials were free. Seat was so low. Not that I sit there much. Saved a bunch of money. Like switching to Geico.  PS sorry about all the dog hair. 

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Gimme a break
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Replaced the shoes on the truck a week ago Friday and took a drive today in fresh snow. Worked great.

 

Replace the stock Bridgestone with Nitto terra grappler in the 285/45r22 size.

 

Also registered the truck yesterday and recycled my plates.

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3 hours ago, Transient said:

I'd love to, but it's true. At this time I need to prioritize spending until I know things are better. Hopefully the military gets paid on their actual payday 67523c63db7c99d2d32483c7fe81528a.jpg

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The NDAA was passed with a veto proof majority and the CR passed with no issues... Fake News!

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