So I finally finished up with the cosmetic upgrades and very pleased with the results. My truck is how I want it for a change... excluding performance mods. The list goes on right. So here it is from the day i bought to how it sits now. Let me know what ya think like or not. Thanks

Stock


Shackles and blocks removed


Debadged, door handles, mirror caps, bumper cap painted, z71 grille, lowered 2/5 w/belltech kit, TBSS 22 reps, toyo 305/40's

 

Exactly what I would have done, looks great. Only thing I might play with is taking the front valance off, but it may not look right. Haven't looked at the 14s+ much without them.

I like the TBSS reps on there, yours is the first of the new generation I've seen with them.

 

Thanks. I may end up doing some sort of soft bed cover. Im really liking the extang lo pro that jrs01 did in one the other threads. Just more time and money.

 

Impressive, I like it and a HUGE difference! I love my Backflip F1 but they're expensive as hell. I just bought it because it's secure and strong but still very lightweight. If you don't need the security like I do, probably too expensive for a cover that you could spend elsewhere.

 

Thanks, I wanted to keep it simple, clean and not too low. Its my daily driver and I plan on using it some light hauling and towing my boat. AS for the bed cover I like the lo pro look, but like the lund hinged cover that can be removed, but not feeling the look of that one. IDK i'll figure it out

 

looks killer man, the stance is perfect! what kid did you use?

I'm about to pull the trigger on a low pro tri-fold bed cover also and auto anything has some good deals on them right now with free shipping and a gift set that comes with tonneau covers.

 

How's the ride after the drop? Looks great.

 

Thanks yall. Hey Noah I actually ordered everything from summit and pieced it together individually.Originally was gonna get the 986sp, but came out a little cheaper this way. I didn't want the shackles that came with it already have em. Anyways the rear is the 6525 flip kit with street performer shocks and up front i used the drop spindles and swapped to the belltech strut. I guess it might seem silly to use the drop spindle and have an adjustable strut, but i wanted to keep the ride as close to stock and not mess with the spring.GMCtrk As far as ride quality I absolutely love it. It i slightly firmer than stock feels good in some sharp curves great on the interstate too. I would do it again in a minute. My only complaint has nothing to do with any lowering stuff just the tires. I am highly disappointed with these toyo proxes st ii. I had a set in my lighting years ago loved em. These on wet roads are sketchy and they flat spot really easy just from sitting over night. They definitely surprised the hell out of me after holding very little weight and road forced fairly well. Oh by the way my truck has 1/2inch of rake with the 2/5. Thanks yall

 

throw one of those rear sway bars like I grabbed on it and you'll thank yourself every day!! can't remember the brand at the moment but there's a post I made about it somewhere.

 

Ok will do i remember seeing it before, oh i forgot to add on my tire complaint these f**kers have a rumble like a damn off road tire. I guess its tread design idk.