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Byrds8 Enthusiast

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All the emblems on my truck are currently black, except the Z71. What do you guys think I should do with them? I am debating and cant make up my mind lol.

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I vote for getting black.

I still enjoy your enthusiasm Byrds.

What's next up?

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As soon as I get my waiver from the state, Im tinting the windows. The sun is killing my head. After that though, I guess wheels will probably be next on my list. I found a set that I think Id like on my truck. The link is below. I had thought I was going to replace the Rancho shocks/struts like I did with the Sierra but this set doesnt ride quite as bad. So with that in mind, I think Ill wait the year and a half til the warranty is up and see about a proper lift. Why pay for it twice lol. I had thought I was going to get the Pulsar LT for it but I borrowed my neighbors before I dropped $500 on it and my mileage took a dump. Lost about 3 down to 17. Just cant see that with my commute. I have still yet to figure out the difference between the LTD and the 21s.

 

So far I have changed my antenna, intake, exhaust, added a tonneau cover, LEDs for the license plate, LED reverse lights, and tie downs.

 

https://www.tirerack.com/wheels/WheelCloseUpServlet?target=runWheelSearch&initialPartNumber=D75520909850GBRA&wheelMake=Fuel Off-Road&wheelModel=Reaction&wheelFinish=Gloss Black w%2FRed Accent&showRear=no&autoMake=Chevrolet&autoModel=Silverado+1500+4WD+Crew+Cab&autoYear=2022&autoModClar=275%2F60-20+or+275%2F50-22

 

 

As for enthusiasm, I have modded my rides for a long time. It never fades lol. Got to make them mine.

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WeGone Enthusiast

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On the first 21 that got totaled I had painted just the 71

 

 

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Diamond817 Enthusiast

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I removed all the badges on my 2021 Silverado RST. It looks fantastic, clean, and elegant. I also deleted the mudflaps. 

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Jrodpic Enthusiast

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2 hours ago, WeGone said:

On the first 21 that got totaled I had painted just the 71

 

 

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Custom emblems must be a curse. Put the black and red ones on our 2020 and it got totaled also.

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Byrds8 Enthusiast

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Ouch, that sucks. Hopefully everyone is all ok though.

Byrds8 Enthusiast

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Black Z71 badges ordered. I thought about dipping them but when I read on it, it seems that most say it only lasts about 3 years. Well, I dont feel like doing it more than once. Now It can be like Fixodent, set it and forget it lol.

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11 hours ago, Byrds8 said:

Ouch, that sucks. Hopefully everyone is all ok though.


Luckily no major injuries. Ended up getting a 22 Boss with 3.0 diesel. Loving it so far.

Byrds8 Enthusiast

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Glad no one was seriously injured. Nice on the TB.

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