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DJDD
05-22-2012, 06:41 AM
Just picked up an 09 Silverado 1500 LT, its got the Z71 package, 4WD, XM, OnStar, Bluetooth, and very low miles. Now I've gotta make it mine with your help.

What it needs:

Front bumper replacement (Ranch Hand or similar with winch shelf)
Rear Bumper Replacement (Heavy Duty)
Winch (8k+)
Roof Rack (Heavy duty)
Bed Rail Covers (Heavy Duty w/rails)
Spray in Bedliner (LineX, Rhino Lining, etc..)
Tool box (Sprayed with whatever is in the bed)
Step Bars (Sprayed with whatever is in the bed)
Dual 120W emergency strobe sets (Roadside Assistance & Vol FF)

Essentially, I want it to look like a less gaudy version of the below truck. Remove the space between http and :// to see the picture.

http ://image.8-lug.com/f/30915887+w750+st0/1105-8l-01+2011-chevy-silverado+left-front-angle.jpg

Cowboy Silverado
05-22-2012, 02:45 PM
Welcome to the site :bowtie:

Chriscon7
05-22-2012, 03:09 PM
I look forward to the progress

DJDD
05-22-2012, 11:53 PM
Thanks guys. Went ahead and ordered tow mirrors for it as well. I think I've got a line on the brushguard I want, $950 + $125 shipping. The spray on bed liner will come as soon as we go and pick the truck up this week. I might transfer my toolbox out of my 2500HD but I don't know if it will fit or not, its already sprayed with Line-X.

Chevy53
05-23-2012, 06:17 AM
Thanks guys. Went ahead and ordered tow mirrors for it as well. I think I've got a line on the brushguard I want, $950 + $125 shipping. The spray on bed liner will come as soon as we go and pick the truck up this week. I might transfer my toolbox out of my 2500HD but I don't know if it will fit or not, its already sprayed with Line-X.

950$?! I can get a custom bumper with a brush guard welded to it for around same price if not less


-Ziggy-

DJDD
05-23-2012, 06:21 AM
950$?! I can get a custom bumper with a brush guard welded to it for around same price if not less


-Ziggy-

If it goes on the front of the truck I call it a brush guard, lol. It is a full bumper replacement with brush guard, winch shelf, and built in fogs.

TheBigMortboski
05-23-2012, 08:52 AM
I kinda like the truck you posted, except for those God-Aweful graphics on the side.

DuallyC30
05-23-2012, 09:41 AM
That's a sweet pic of that truck! I wouldn't mind a slightly less fancy one of those. I am curious to see your "brush guard"

DJDD
05-23-2012, 10:42 AM
I'll see if I can dig up a picture of it. I wanted the exact same one I have on my 2500 HD but they don't make it anymore.

silverado_lover
05-23-2012, 10:59 AM
I didn't see any performance goodies on your list

DJDD
05-23-2012, 11:04 AM
Drivetrain stays bone stock until the GM powertrain warranty runs out. Then I'll start looking at performance goodies, this is the first vehicle I've ever owned that has any semblance of a warranty and I'm not gonna give it up, lol.

TheBigMortboski
05-23-2012, 11:34 AM
I agree with that. After all, its your dollar. But an exhaust system can't void your warranty, and most every truck sounds pretty gay from the factory.

DJDD
05-24-2012, 12:08 AM
Haha, I hear you on that. Yes an exhaust will be installed, just forgot to list it. I've got a local shop that I do all of my exhaust work through, great prices and good guys.