Obligatory Welcome Post! 2017 1500 LT 4x4 Crew Cab

[Cory Hawk]

Morning Everyone! New to the Silverado and Truck game. Have had sports cars my whole life (I’m 44) but needed to get into something more practical and room for family. (Don’t hate, last 4 cars have been Mustangs ). I am sure I will have lots of questions so I apologize for that

 

Details: 2017 Silverado LT 4x4 5.3 V8
Mileage: 40000

 

I already checked from reading that I need to get the brake recall done. Will be scheduling that soon

 

That being said, this was a repo my bank gave me a stupid deal on, Basically payoff Paid 29K. Below in the quotes is the build sheet I requested from GM Customer Service.  I read the manual and it stated that there would be yellow at filler if it was flex fuel capable but I didn’t see it. Using a site on the internet to decode the VIN it was telling me it was flex fuel capable. Having a previous car with tunes for E85 and 93 oct I know how important it is to not screw that up.  (EDIT    Buildsheet has an RPO Code for E10 Gasoline.   Guessing thats a NO on E85)

 

Next would be the question asked 1000 times but could find one for my year.. leveling kit and steps. Just want to level the front to the back. Nothing crazy. Has 275/55R20’s. Any suggestions in kits or get or stay away from and something I can do on the driveway would be a plus.     The Bilstein 5100s.. do those level as well or lift If i choose the different heights?    Do I need Upper Controll Arms with the 5100's like you do going above 2.5" with spacers?   In their ordering options to has some choices...  Front Height/ Rear Height and  Steering Dampner     It states the dampener is for 4wd with Single Dampener.. do I need that option if I go the 5100 route?

 

I’m sure I’ll have many more questions.. Thanks again for the welcome!

 

-Cory

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Vehicle Build
VIN: 3GCUKREC5HG312258 Order Number: TZBBNR
Model: CK15543-2017 SILVERADO 1500 4WD CREW CAB Build Date: 01/19/2017
Gross Vehicle Weight: 3,269 Build Plant: G
Option Codes
1SZ - OPTION PACKAGE DISCOUNT 2LT - 2LT PACKAGE
4AA - INTERIOR TRIM 6FZ - COMPONENT FRT LH COMPUTER
7FZ - COMPONENT FRT RH COMPUTER 8X2 - COMPONENT RR LH NON-COMPUTER
9X2 - COMPONENT RR RH NON-COMPUTER A31 - POWER WINDOWS, DRIVER EXPRESS
A68 - SEAT 60/40 REAR FOLDING BENCH A91 - REMOTE LOCKING TAILGATE
AG1 - PWR SEAT ADJUSTER, DRIVER AKO - GLASS, DEEP-TINTED
AL0 - AIRBAG SENSING SYSTEM, PASSENGER AQQ - REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY
AU3 - POWER DOOR LOCK SYSTEM AXK - VEHICLE TYPE TRUCK
AY0 - AIRBAGS DRIVER AND FRONT PASS AZ3 - SEATS, FRONT 40/20/40 BENCH W/ FRONT
LEATHER APPOINTED SEATING SURFACES AND
HEATED DRIVER AND FRONT PASSENGER

B1J - WHEELHOUSE LINERS, REAR B30 - COLOR KEYED CARPET
B32 - FLOOR MATS, FRONT B33 - FLOOR MATS, REAR
B86 - BODYSIDE MOLDINGS, BODY BTV - REMOTE VEHICLE START
BWN - CORNERSTEP, REAR BUMPER C49 - ELECTRIC REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER
C5Z - 7,200 LB GVW RATING CJ2 - AIR CONDITIONING, DUAL ZONE CLIMATE

CONTROL

D75 - DOOR HANDLES, BODY COLOR DH6 - VISORS, DRIVER AND FRONT

PASSENGER, LIGHTED

DL8 - POWER HEATED OUTSIDE MIRRORS DP6 - MIRROR CAPS, BODY COLOR
E63 - PICK UP BOX EF7 - COUNTRY CODE, U.S.A.
FE9 - 50-STATE EMISSIONS FHO - VEHICLE FUEL GASOLINE E10
G1E - SIREN RED TINTCOAT G80 - AUTO LOCKING REAR DIFFERENTIAL
GU6 - REAR AXLE 3.42 RATIO H1Y - JET BLACK
HQX - HEADLAMP BEZELS, BODY COLOR I17 - ENGINEERING YEAR 2017
IO5 - CHEVROLET MYLINK AUDIO SYSTEM W/ 8" DIAGONAL COLOR TOUCH JD9 - ANTILOCK BRAKES, 4 WHEEL DISC
JHD - HILL DESCENT CONTROL JL1 - TRAILER BRAKE CONTROLLER
K34 - CRUISE CONTROL K47 - HIGH CAPACITY AIR CLEANER
KA1 - DRIVER & FRONT PASSENGER HEATED SEATS KC4 - ENGINE OIL COOLING SYSTEM
KG4 - ALTERNATOR, 150 AMPS KI4 - POWER OUTLET, 110-VOLT AC
KNP - TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER KRV - REFRIGERANT LOW GWP
L83 - ENGINE, 5.3L V8 ECOTEC3 MAH - MARKETING AREA NORTH AMERICA
MSL - SILAO, MEXICO PLANT MYC - TRANSMISSION, 6 SPD AUTOMATIC
N37 - STEERING COLUMN, TILT & TELESCOPING NE8 - EVAPORATIVE SYSTEM LEVEL 3

EMISSIONS

NP5 - LEATHER WRAP STEERING WHEEL NQH - TRANSFER CASE 2-SPEED
NT7 - EMISSION SYSTEM NZZ - UNDERBODY SHIELD, TRANS CASE
PDU - ALL STAR EDITION * PWR SEAT ADJUSTER, DRIVER * AIR
CONDITIONING, DUAL ZONE CLIMATE CONTROL * STEERING COLUMN, TILT
& TELESCOPING * REMOTE VEHICLE START * REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER *
POWER OUTLET, 110-VOLT AC

PPA - EZ LIFT AND LOWER TAILGATE

R7E - ID-LICENSE PLATE BRACKET CHARGE R9N - FORCE ON ALL VEHICLES FOR PRICING

OF INTERIOR TRIM

RBX - 18" TIRES, ALL TERRAIN RC4 - TIRE, SPARE 17" ALL SEASON

BLACKWALL

RD1 - WHEELS, 18" BRIGHT-MACHINED ALUMINUM RUF - WHEEL, 17" STEEL SPARE
SAF - SPARE TIRE LOCK SFE - WHEEL LOCKS (DEALER INSTALLED)
SLM - STOCK ORDERS T3U - LED FRONT FOG LAMPS
T4F - HIGH INTENSITY DISCHARGE HEADLAMPS W/ LAMP CONTROL TDM - TEEN DRIVER
TG5 - SINGLE-SLOT CD/MP3 PLAYER TRB - GRILLE SURROUND, BODY COLOR

U2K - SIRIUSXM + SERVICE SUBSCRIPTION SOLD SEPARATELY BY
SIRIUSXM AFTER 3 MONTHS

U2L - HD RADIO

U73 - ANTENNA - FIXED MAST UDD - DRIVER INFO - COLOR DISPLAY
UE1 - ONSTAR(R) INCLUDES 5 YR BASIC PLAN PLUS 3 MTH SERVICE W/

AUTOMATIC CRASH RESPONSE, NAVIGATION & MORE. INCL: 4G LTE WI-
FI(R) HOTSPOT W/ LIMITED DATA TRIAL & MORE (SUBJECT TO TERMS SEE

ONSTAR.COM)

UJM - TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM
(EXCL SPARE TIRE)

UK3 - STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS UMN - SPEEDOMETER, MILES & KILO, MILES

FOR ODOMETER

UQ3 - ENHANCED AUDIO SPEAKERS UTJ - THEFT DETERRENT SYSTEM
UVC - REAR VISION CAMERA V76 - RECOVERY HOOKS, FRONT
V8D - VEHICLE STATEMENT VB5 - BUMPER, FRONT, BODY COLOR
VHM - VEHICLE HEALTH MANAGEMENT VK3 - FRONT LICENSE PLATE BRACKET
VRK - VAA/COMPONENT REL ROOF TRIM VT5 - BUMPER, REAR, BODY COLOR
VT7 - OWNERS MANUAL ENGLISH VV4 - 4G LTE WI-FI(R) HOTSPOT WITH LIMITED
DATA TRIAL AND MORE. (SUBJECT TO TERMS
SEE ONSTAR.COM)
WEA - Z71 APPEARANCE PACKAGE WMH - VIN MODEL YEAR 2017
X88 - CHEVROLET CONVERSION XL7 - FREQUENCY RATING 315 MH
YE9 - TRIM PACKAGE YM8 - LPO PROCESSING OPTION
Z71 - Z71 OFF-ROAD SUSPENSION Z82 - TRAILERING EQUIPMENT PKG
ZY1 - SOLID PAINT

 

[alderin1987]

I put bilsteins all the way around and am very happy with it.  You shouldn't need 2.5" to level with the back.  I was able to get it level with my bilsteins, problem you will have owning a half ton is swapping the coil overs to the bilsteins. Maybe you can do this yourself but usually a local shop will swap them out for you and then you can go back to installing yourself.  You would be correct that your vehicle is not flexfuel.  You can also get all of your RPO codes inside your glove box.  I was thinking the code should have been FHO - E10 (non flex) or FHS - E85 (flex). 

[4weight]

Welcome man, good looking rig.  The Bilstein's are much better than the Ranchos.  Night and day.  I have mine leveled up front and just did the lowest setting.  Good luck and enjoy the truck.  Lots of good folks here on the forum willing to help.

 

4W

[Jmanson6262]

Hey, I bought just like yours. I too will be upgrading from the ranchos. Right now I'm looking for tires though that will fit under the rake I got going on now.

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[16LT4]

That’s one of the best looking colors they put on these trucks, next to autumn bronze metallic. I’m biased though. 

 

Welcome!

[amxguy1970]

The search feature is great and will answer all your questions. It isn't year specific, anything from 2014-2018 will apply to your truck in this forum. The Bilstein's are a great shock upgrade but don't expect too much with them or you will be disappointed, they aren't the night and day difference some make it out to be. They ride better in some spots (bigger bumps) and rougher in others. They are a pre-load shock to get lift so the higher you go the rougher it will ride. Nothing more is needed. Start with this thread, tons of info out there as if you want to do it someone already has and you can find it be searching in the correct forum. 

 

 

Tyler

[Black02Silverado]

Welcome.

[Zip2014]

Nice looking truck.


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[Cory Hawk]

Think I am going to pull the trigger on the motofab 2.5 leveling kit.   From reading I should be fine with my Stock 275/55R20s

 

 

is the install doable in the driveway on a 4Wd?

[Gunner53]

Welcome. I pretty much have same truck in pepperdust. FYI, I’ve had It since new, not sure what kinda shape you front bumper is in, but I already have lot of paint chips from just driving on streets and highways. Have just been using a paint pen to do fill ins. Eventually will have the bumper repainted and put a 3m clear bra on it. If your bumper is in good shape, I would suggest some sort of protection or get a touch up pen ready.

[Cory Hawk]

26 minutes ago, Gunner53 said:

Welcome. I pretty much have same truck in pepperdust. FYI, I’ve had It since new, not sure what kinda shape you front bumper is in, but I already have lot of paint chips from just driving on streets and highways. Have just been using a paint pen to do fill ins. Eventually will have the bumper repainted and put a 3m clear bra on it. If your bumper is in good shape, I would suggest some sort of protection or get a touch up pen ready.

Bumper is chipped pretty good.  Was a repo from a small farm town.  Sure it saw plenty of gravel roads 

[Donstar]

15 hours ago, Cory Hawk said:

Think I am going to pull the trigger on the motofab 2.5 leveling kit.   From reading I should be fine with my Stock 275/55R20s

 

 

is the install doable in the driveway on a 4Wd?

Welcome to this forum.  You will find lots of good information here!  I purchased the 1.5 Motofab after doing some initial research on this forum.   The 2.5 is too high, imo, and creates a higher risk of premature wear on other suspension components.   Before I installed my Motofab kit, I did even more research.  As a result of my additional reading, my kit is still in the box!   Your level kit will do nothing to improve the function or performance of your truck.  It will actually detract from fuel economy (minor)  and will cause your truck to squat with a small load.  Bilstein shocks  or a 1"- 1>5" spacer combined with a little larger tire size is an ideal compromise between looks and function.  (again, imo)