BigRed811 - 2018 Silverado Build

[BIGRED811]

Haven't posted in a while so figured I'd post up the new 18' here's a start of the long list of upgrades I have planned for this thing.

 

2018 Silverado 2WD

All-Star Package

 

Front:

Icon 2.5" dia Coilovers with CDC adjusters

Icon Tublar UCA's with their new delta Joint

CST Lift spindles

 

Rear:

Icon 2.5"dia shocks with CDC adjusters

Deaver U182 Spring pack

Mazzulla Shackle/hanger

 

Misc:

Toyo Open Country M/T Tires

Icon 17" Rebound Wheels in satin black

SDHQ A pillar mounts

Baja Designs XL80 Lights

Mazzulla Tube front bumper

SDHQ Skid Plate package w/o tow hooks

Mazzulla Rear high clearance Bumper

4:56 Gears / Factory Locker

 

 

 

 

 

 

[BIGRED811]

SDHQ Skid Plate with Mazzulla Tube bumper, you will notice in the first picture the SDHQ design also includes an engine/oil pan skid plate

[BIGRED811]

SDHQ A-Pillar Mounts with Baja Designs XL80 Lights, first picture shows there is ZERO windshield obstructing even with the larger XL lights

[BIGRED811]

[tyler.frost92]

how do you like the icons? I know someone else on this forum had issues with them and ended up switching to kings or fox... cant remember which

 

[pronstar]

Nice truck!

I’m happy with my delta joint UCA’s and 2.5” Kings with rezzies.

Curious how the icon shocks compare...also wondering who makes them for icon?

[BIGRED811]

1 hour ago, tyler.frost92 said:

how do you like the icons? I know someone else on this forum had issues with them and ended up switching to kings or fox... cant remember which

 

I really like them, having the CDC Adjustment really makes a night and day difference also. I've had zero issues or complaints with any of their products !

[BIGRED811]

57 minutes ago, pronstar said:

Nice truck!

I’m happy with my delta joint UCA’s and 2.5” Kings with rezzies.

Curious how the icon shocks compare...also wondering who makes them for icon?

Icon manufactures all of their shocks in house in So. California

[BIGRED811]

Spare tire/jack mount in the bed in the works. Will be posting pictures as things move along

[Crazyjoker77]

Love this truck. Few questions on a couple of the mods.

 

That skid plate is it aluminum or stainless? Does it use factory mounting positions? (no drilling required?)

 

I've never seen those light mounts before I've been searching for a option to mount some lights in that area but all I kept coming up with was the ZRoads Hood hinge brackets.  I guess my mistake was looking for hood mount and not A-pillar (although those really aren't mounted to the a pillar) These look like they mount under the wiper cowl and don't move when you open the hood like the ZROADs correct?  they say on their site "With our brackets there is no need to cut or trim the cowl like you do with other kits on the market. All brackets are designed to work with OEM Hardware." But then show a picture of a modified cowl panel that they sell as a addon?  How do those little cowl pieces come off?

[Nasty]

For the skid plate, did you have to cut anything off?

[BIGRED811]

18 hours ago, Crazyjoker77 said:

Love this truck. Few questions on a couple of the mods.

 

That skid plate is it aluminum or stainless? Does it use factory mounting positions? (no drilling required?)

 

I've never seen those light mounts before I've been searching for a option to mount some lights in that area but all I kept coming up with was the ZRoads Hood hinge brackets.  I guess my mistake was looking for hood mount and not A-pillar (although those really aren't mounted to the a pillar) These look like they mount under the wiper cowl and don't move when you open the hood like the ZROADs correct?  they say on their site "With our brackets there is no need to cut or trim the cowl like you do with other kits on the market. All brackets are designed to work with OEM Hardware." But then show a picture of a modified cowl panel that they sell as a addon?  How do those little cowl pieces come off?

Appreciate it !

The SDHQ Skid Plate is aluminum, no drilling required however you do have to remove the lower frame brackets so the skid can fit properly on the truck. These can be cut off using a cut off wheel, which ended up being fairly easy.

In their tech notes they note purchasing a new bolt, very much recommend doing this as this tip allows you to install the skid plate without removing the bumper at all ! The bolt can be sourced at any local hardware store.

 

The SDHQ brackets mount off the cowl/fender bracket found underneath the cowl cover. The cowl pieces are just clipped in using standard GM body clips and pop right in/out. The brackets are really high quality and the 3/16" material and mounting points they use makes sure the light does not vibrate or move at all even with running these heavier lights.

 

 

[BIGRED811]

18 hours ago, Nasty said:

For the skid plate, did you have to cut anything off?

Lower brackets hanging off the bottom of the frame rails, these serve no purpose and end up just being in the way.

See step 4-

https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2493/2184/files/73-1501-G3_Install_Instructions.pdf?10403031697905600624

[Hillwood]

Nice!
Now let's see that thing full of mud!

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[Nasty]

59 minutes ago, BIGRED811 said:

Lower brackets hanging off the bottom of the frame rails, these serve no purpose and end up just being in the way.

See step 4-

https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2493/2184/files/73-1501-G3_Install_Instructions.pdf?10403031697905600624

Ok reason i ask os because im thinking of getting one for my lowered truck. (Sounds dumb but i have reasons) and i want to be able to put back to stock if needed.