Recommended Mods and list of upgrades:

Michael Frederick · October 10, 2020

I purchased a new 2020 Silverado 1500 LT 3.0 Diesel Shadow Gray and Off Road Diesel package 4x4 and looking to make it stand out more. With so many trucks on the road it blends in and does not stand out. I have it in the shop currently getting the following added:

1: Windows Tinted.

2: Paint Protection and Coating.

3: Dash Cam hardwired (Front and back).

4: Fog lights installed (this will be done on Tuesday and dealership).

5: Truck Bed Mat

It has chrome and I was going to get it all blacked but wanted to look at wheels first. That way I can keep the chrome ones or sell them. I also drive a lot, which is why I got the diesel, and MPG is important to me though I am ok with loosing a few MPG but not much more than that.

I will have $3000 left for my budget to upgrade the trucks looks but as this will be my first truck I have done this for I am at a lost of what I should aim for that will not destroy the MPG of the truck. Will lifting it the normal ~3 inches greatly effect MPG or towing. I know bigger tires effect MPG and I am fine with the tires on the truck now but was going to get some wheels that make the truck stand out. If I can get wheels/tires that actually look great and improve MPG that I would be willing to increase my budget on them. Mainly drive highway but will be going off road and down country dirt/gravel road some.

What is your go to upgrades? I have watched youtube videos and read articles but most seem to be trying to sell something so I wanted actual testimonies from the people here.

andrewb24 · October 12, 2020

I installed fog lights myself using the Gen5 harness I believe its called but the harness cost the same as what it would've cost to install with the switch and have it flashed. The Gen5 harness the fog lights come on anytime the headlights are on.

I have a 2" level kit on the front and I installed a 1" block on the back. Did the back myself. Fairly inexpensive mods.

Also had front bumper wrapped with white vinyl which was inexpensive in my book.

BluegrassMotorsport · October 12, 2020

Everything I buy gets LED reverse and license plate lights, and LED front signals. They're cheap upgrades that make the truck look a lot more expensive.