‘21 High Country Finished

[cdh7917]

On 1/1/2021 at 6:39 AM, 00285 said:

Just finished my ‘21 High Country.

 

Goals were:

1. Clean look for ****** 54 yr old, no more lifted trucks..

2. Keep stock ride height and suspension

3. No rub, minimal trimming if needed

4. More aggressive stance, minimal offset 

5. Slightly bigger tire, 10 ply towing, beef it up 

6. Run airbags for towing 

7. Clear bra paint protection, drive in winter mtn conditions, lots of sand,salt, and mag chloride.

 

Mods:

1. Leer 100 XL Topper

2. Bed rug 

3. Fuel Rebel 8 Anthracite 20x9 +1 offset

4. BFG KO2 295/65/20

5. Factory installed Amp boards 

6. Firestone Air bag setup for towing.

7. Clear bra front bumper, inserts and hood 18”.  

 

Damn these new HD’s are big! Happy with how it turned out. Beefed it up a bit. Was very surprised I was able to do it without a level. Wanted to make sure I could park in my garage and take it to a car wash etc. Minor trimming didn’t bother me vs a level kit. Love the wheels but couldn’t get them in a +18 offset, only +1. Went with 295/65/20 hoping the 11.5 wide would help me, which it did for the most part.  I do a lot of hauling and driving in winter mountain conditions. Lots of sand and rock on the roads. Could always clear bra and paint protect more of the body sides and learning edges? That will be expensive. I can’t seem to find any aftermarket flares that I like that won’t make it look goofy.  Any thoughts or suggestions ? 
 

 

 

 

 

I am in a similar situation.  I run Fuel Blitz wheels 20x9 with a +20 offset.  My tires are Nitto Ridge Grapplers (295/65/20).

 

I have a full clear bra done on the truck, and I've actually added more to it for side protection as well.  I had all 4 doors done from the lower crease down to the bottom.  It seems to help with the sand and gravel that is common in Colorado for winter road treatment. 

 

Cost may be affected by product.  Xpel is great film and that's what I have used for all of mine.  Hexis is another great option too, that is less expensive and excellent quality. 

[00285]

Good to know. Yes, I did Expel from the 1/2 door seam or just below the 2500HD emblem down both sides.

costly but need protection when truck is brand new. 

[kylant]

7 hours ago, 00285 said:

Im adding the extended GM flaps so will need to trim those as well. Will post when finished. They appear to a flare out another 1-2 inches for some additional coverage but still factory look. 

 

thanks. hard to tell on the front, how much up did you trim?

 

I just looked at the extended GMC mudflaps I ordered. They are a 2 piece design. the front portion is held on by multiple plastic rivets. removing the plastic rivets allows the front piece to be removed and appears will eliminate any need for trimming