First upgrades to a new truck

[NCsierra1500]

Hey y’all

 

i just bought myself the 2019 Sierra crew cab in black. I got the base model due to the value I got it under (year end clearance December 2019). I got them to throw in brand new AT4 takeoff 18” wheels and duratrac tires. This is my first pickup truck and man, why did I wait so long to get one!! I’ve had the truck about a month, so far I’ve installed a matte black low profile toolbox, put a 2.5” leveling kit, installed GM underseat storage, installed GM tow hooks, and  installed factory blacked out GMC emblem package. I just ordered some running boards that are OEM knockoffs ($160 on eBay rated really well). Just wanted to see what you guys thought some solid upgrades are to do to a new truck? I also plan on painting the chrome rim on the grill onyx black, my father in law owns a body shop can have it professionally painted to match. 

 

cheers!

[slj2008]

Welcome - good looking truck . Photo's of grill when painted . Thank's

[oldmann]

All great upgrades!

[sully9560]

Do you have a link to the running boards?

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[NCsierra1500]

2 minutes ago, sully9560 said:

Do you have a link to the running boards?

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Yes sir! https://www.ebay.com/itm/For-2019-2020-Silverado-Sierra-Crew-Cab-6-Side-Step-Running-Board-Nerf-Bar-S/323712715524?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649

[NCsierra1500]

3 hours ago, oldmann said:

All great upgrades!

Thank you, I plan to tint the windows, setup remote start/keyless entry (truck literally came with 2 keys, not even a lock fob!!) then maybe something with the exhaust?

[NCsierra1500]

12 hours ago, slj2008 said:

Welcome - good looking truck . Photo's of grill when painted . Thank's

Thanks! Definitely will. He already has it sitting at his shop painted and clear coated. Just need to find the time to get over there to get it done. I think it will make a huge difference in the appearance as that chrome looks out of place to me on the base model. 

[romclean1]

nice truck !   not sure if the Sierras come with footwell and under seat lighting, but my HC didn't. I installed some Govee lights from Amazon.  The interior lighting in the Silverado is weak in my opinion and this simple $30 addition makes the interior look way better at night.   Also added a divider to the center console and added a couple addition USB ports for gadgets charging on a trip. 

[NCsierra1500]

1 minute ago, romclean1 said:

nice truck !   not sure if the Sierras come with footwell and under seat lighting, but my HC didn't. I installed some Govee lights from Amazon.  The interior lighting in the Silverado is weak in my opinion and this simple $30 addition makes the interior look way better at night.   Also added a divider to the center console and added a couple addition USB ports for gadgets charging on a trip. 

Thank you! Sierra interior lighting is definitely nothing to write home about, my base model at least. I have been considering doing exactly that! Do you power from a 12v/usb or hardwire it?

[romclean1]

6 minutes ago, NCsierra1500 said:

Thank you! Sierra interior lighting is definitely nothing to write home about, my base model at least. I have been considering doing exactly that! Do you power from a 12v/usb or hardwire it?

I ran a wire from the passenger side fuse panel, down the console to the back, and then up inside the center console. It's super easy to access from the back I think.   There are two bolts there in the bottom, snag a ground there and then I put a small panel with a 12v cig socket, two USB powers and a little power switch. (amazon)   I plugged the lights in there, so I always have a way to unplug them.  I buried the controller inside the center console and put one light under each seat and in the foot wells.  it came with a keychain remote, but also has an app to change colors etc.    I like that if you were to add another light kit, rock lights etc.. you can control them all from the app.  not sure I'll go that far, but I like options!

[NCsierra1500]

On 1/23/2020 at 8:49 PM, romclean1 said:

nice truck !   not sure if the Sierras come with footwell and under seat lighting, but my HC didn't. I installed some Govee lights from Amazon.  The interior lighting in the Silverado is weak in my opinion and this simple $30 addition makes the interior look way better at night.   Also added a divider to the center console and added a couple addition USB ports for gadgets charging on a trip. 

That’s awesome nice work dude!

[NCsierra1500]

Just installed that rim on the grille that was chrome, we painted it onyx black and I think it came out pretty damn good! What do you guys think? My side steps get here tomorrow and I'm hoping I get a chance to put them on at work, I'll upload a photo if I do. 

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Edited January 27, 2020 by NCsierra1500

[romclean1]

58 minutes ago, NCsierra1500 said:

Just installed that rim on the grille that was chrome, we painted it onyx black and I think it came out pretty damn good! What do you guys think? My side steps get here tomorrow and I'm hoping I get a chance to put them on at work, I'll upload a photo if I do. 

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Nice    Completely changes the front end, very cool

[sully9560]

Yes sir! https://www.ebay.com/itm/For-2019-2020-Silverado-Sierra-Crew-Cab-6-Side-Step-Running-Board-Nerf-Bar-S/323712715524?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649

Thanks!

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[NCsierra1500]

35’s fit with a leveling kit on 19/20 Sierra