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12” lift and solid axel swap. Should take a weekend or two.

LOL, jk. Got any pictures? Do you know what kind of look / functionality you are going for?


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On 4/15/2021 at 5:15 AM, BasicSierra said:

Hi all, i just bought my 2018 Sierra base model. What are the best cost effective upgrades to diy for a better experience? I have the floor shift 4wd model. 

Welcome to the site, and congratulations on your new truck.

 

As the above post asked, what you trying to achieve? 

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Haha yeah sorry guys for the no pictures or detail.. I pick it up tomorrow so here are the ones from the ad.

 

It’s the base model 4.3L V6, but for what I need it for it will be great. I will most likely look at some wheels, tow mirrors, and window tints. I’m not sure if there are any interior upgrades or electronics upgrades that anyone recommends.

 

Thanks

 

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12” lift and solid axel swap. Should take a weekend or two.

LOL, jk. Got any pictures? Do you know what kind of look / functionality you are going for?


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Hahaha that would be something. See above post for more detail


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1 hour ago, BasicSierra said:

Haha yeah sorry guys for the no pictures or detail.. I pick it up tomorrow so here are the ones from the ad.

 

It’s the base model 4.3L V6, but for what I need it for it will be great. I will most likely look at some wheels, tow mirrors, and window tints. I’m not sure if there are any interior upgrades or electronics upgrades that anyone recommends.

 

Thanks

 

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Good looking truck!

 

Best advice I can give you (lots of posts to support this), make sure not to buy more trailer than the truck you have if you plan on towing something.

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New chrome wheels and tires at least for starters. How deep your pockets?

 

Some katzkin leather seat covers would transform the interior like you wouldn't believe also

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Good looking truck!
 
Best advice I can give you (lots of posts to support this), make sure not to buy more trailer than the truck you have if you plan on towing something.

Thanks! Yeah I have seen some quite a few posts mentioning this. I won’t be trailering much, but maybe a roughly 3500-4000lb boat a few times a year up to the cottage that 3 hours away. From research I’ve done that should be no problem with the 4.3.
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New chrome wheels and tires at least for starters. How deep your pockets?
 
Some katzkin leather seat covers would transform the interior like you wouldn't believe also
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I’ve heard of the katzkin covers before. Any specific place to get them? And are they hard to install?

As for the wheels/tires, I was thinking black rims. I like the white/black look, what do you think?


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33 minutes ago, BasicSierra said:

As for the wheels/tires, I was thinking black rims. I like the white/black look, what do you think?

I prefer the white/black look, as well.
My wheels are Chevy stock black wheels but, if you look at accessories for the GMC, there may be something similar.

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I prefer the white/black look, as well.

My wheels are Chevy stock black wheels but, if you look at accessories for the GMC, there may be something similar.

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Gorgeous truck. This is the exact look I want to do. Including the tow mirrors.

 

Is your truck leveled or lifted?

 

 

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23 minutes ago, BasicSierra said:


Gorgeous truck. This is the exact look I want to do. Including the tow mirrors.


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Thanks! :)
It ain't cheap, overall I have about 10 grand in it after buying it at 27K.
New wheels, 35x18x12.5 BFGs, trailer camera package (cameras front, each tow mirror and a bed cam), tow mirrors, 3" front level, rear 1" block lift and 1.5" rear spring lift, as well as a 1.5" body lift.
Denali cluster, rear under-seat gun safe, full Chevy floor mats, Chevy labeled sill plates.
I'm sure there are more item I forgot about.
Oh, heck, there is more - retractable bed cover, bed extender flip out barrier. In-channel rain guards, front bug guard - all matte black.
Pretty sure I forgot a few things ...heck, my Chevy dealer parts guys know me by name!

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Mike, I passed the 10 grand mark a long time ago.

Chrome looks good with any color.

Black is okay I guess I'm a chrome guy though

Katzkins on ebay is the best deal. You can do it yourself if you are handy.

 

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Mike, I passed the 10 grand mark a long time ago.
Chrome looks good with any color.
Black is okay I guess I'm a chrome guy though
Katzkins on ebay is the best deal. You can do it yourself if you are handy.
 
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I see they’re around $1200-$1500 on eBay (CAD) as im in Ontario Canada. Is that fair price? Translates to around $900-$1200 USD


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