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3 hours ago, Unwrntd said:

That’s the first day, I think the second day might have enough dirt but haven’t looked at those photos yet haha

"On the 2nd day Unwrntd made the truck disappear"  😂

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Robert Peters
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Using your truck for Overlanding/Camping/Light Offroad duty? Post your mods and details of products here.    Truck: 2019 Trail Boss Custom with 5.3 and 6L80   Rear Rack: I cut up a

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Went to Colorado a couple weeks ago and made some big upgrades before leaving. I needed to get my tent up higher so I could close my tonneau cover. I used 1.5x.120" DOM tubing for the new bed rails. T

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I've seen that video and its very simplistic, clean, and well done.  I also found where an individual used a hidden winch mount from the prior generation silverado/sierra and was able to mount it to h

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16 minutes ago, Transient said:

"On the 2nd day Unwrntd made the truck disappear"  😂

That’s right!

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On 6/1/2021 at 4:34 AM, Unwrntd said:

 

 

uh yes? not sure what you're after lol.


Haha that was joke sarcasm because you listed this awesome truck build. 

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On 7/16/2021 at 9:39 AM, Unwrntd said:

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What roof rack is that? I like the low profile! I can't believe I just noticed that. 

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No one in these pics seems to have a front receiver mounted Winch?  All have been on a bumper mount?  anyone tell me why they don't like the versatility of the receiver mount/  Is the winch being mounted to strong for a receiver mount?

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14 hours ago, 1Joshman said:

No one in these pics seems to have a front receiver mounted Winch?  All have been on a bumper mount?  anyone tell me why they don't like the versatility of the receiver mount/  Is the winch being mounted to strong for a receiver mount?

I think most people looking for a winch setup are looking for a permanently mounted winch solution with eye appeal, and receiver winches don't really fall into either of those categories.  Its a vain way of looking at it and I may be completely wrong but most Silvy's, being $40K-$50K, are daily drivers and most owners are probably trying to keep their trucks looking a certain way.  Front mount receiver winches don't always fall into "that look".  However, 20 years from now when the trucks aren't worth much, I bet you see a lot more liberties being taken with mounting solutions.

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On 7/19/2021 at 8:09 PM, dudleyfj40 said:

What roof rack is that? I like the low profile! I can't believe I just noticed that. 

 

It's from Alpha Foxtrot Designs. Honestly I can't recommend it, it has issues staying tight on the roof. I actually have it off currently.

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On 7/18/2021 at 9:44 PM, EricTheRed said:


Haha that was joke sarcasm because you listed this awesome truck build. 

haha, sarcasm doesn't read well through the screen.....

 

I need wheels now... stock AT4 wheels don't like going off road FYI to everyone lol

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On 7/27/2021 at 12:56 PM, Unwrntd said:

 

It's from Alpha Foxtrot Designs. Honestly I can't recommend it, it has issues staying tight on the roof. I actually have it off currently.

I contacted them. They have since discontinued for the reasons you have described. Shucks!

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On 7/27/2021 at 10:58 AM, Unwrntd said:

haha, sarcasm doesn't read well through the screen.....

 

I need wheels now... stock AT4 wheels don't like going off road FYI to everyone lol

They aren't bead locks.  Not meant for serious offroading.  But, arguably, neither is this truck.  Too big, too wide, and too long, imo.  If you want a serious offroader get a Jeep Wrangler.  The Trail Boss is more for cruising down well-traveled dirt roads to go camping or hunting.  Definitely not for desert running or rock crawling.

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Has anyone added storage in the tailgate? I have seen it on different vehicles, so I am thinking of doing it to mine. There is actually lots of room on the bottom with a divider from the opening components above. IMG_20210824_095144636_HDR.thumb.jpg.7e31a35eeb9a50cac431d48b8199e7e2.jpg

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7 hours ago, dudleyfj40 said:

Has anyone added storage in the tailgate? I have seen it on different vehicles, so I am thinking of doing it to mine. There is actually lots of room on the bottom with a divider from the opening components above. IMG_20210824_095144636_HDR.thumb.jpg.7e31a35eeb9a50cac431d48b8199e7e2.jpg

That’s where the cocaine goes 🤣

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