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    Introduction

    Hi all, My name is Matt and I'm new to this site. I'm a novice when it comes to trucks and joined this site to try and learn more about how to fix and improve my truck. I recently bought a 2010 Chevy Silverado Z71 with very low mileage, 26,200 when I bought it, 29,300 now. So far I have...
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    How to declad GMC 20s

    Most of you know I scored a set of NNBS GMC 20s...didnt see anything on here on how to declad, so here we go. I started off with these wheels, doesnt matter if you have the same ones I do or the other clad version, theyre the same wheel underneath. "Other" rimps...again, wont matter as long...
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    Important!: 6.0 Cam swap???? Need help

    I have a 2002 6.0 and I want to put a mild cam in it but don't know how to tell what sizes are or mean I'm 18 and this is new Ive done stock rebuilds but customizeing is new to me. The 6.0 is going to be for my lsx swap on my 1984 Elcamino any help is greatly appreciated thanks! Who can spec me...
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    JoshA's 2015 F150 Mild Build

    Well, I bought my first new truck and it ended up being a Ford this time. I wanted a diesel bad, but I just have no use for one. I really liked the Ecoboost engine and decided to go with the F150 and I have to say they are pretty damn awesome. I also have a 2015 GMC Sierra SLE work...
  5. Tiki

    How to add a third row to your 00-14 Tahoe/Suburban/Yukon

    Some Tahoes, Suburbans, and Yukons did not come equipped with a factory third row seat. I just so happen to own a 2007 Z71 Tahoe that fits this description. While I rarely ever have the need to use a third row, it does come in handy when company is in town. so I did some researching on the old...
  6. Bassmaster

    Denali console makeover

    going to finally start making moves on installing the console that has sat for almost a year. would like some ideas/product suggestions. PO already added a 7" monitor (id only really use as back up cam), some switch holes and usb ports. trok exterior theme is black/silver, interior is too busy...
  7. banker099

    How-To: Headlight trim disassembly 2014-up (GMT1000)

    After doing the ol' google search and not finding anything i decided to just try this on my own, and make a thread about how to do it. Really isn't that hard. What i did was cut up an old insurance card to hold the clips back. Once the card was cut up i gently pry'd back the clips and...
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    Cammed lq9 RCSB

    What's up guys?! Been gone a while since I built a trailblazer SS but got tired of not having a truck so I sold the tbss and bought an old man special LT 5.3 RCSB The cammed, stalled, nitrous tbss that I sold On to the truck. When I bought it, it was COVERED in plastidip and old man...
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    Road striping removal

    Been on this forum creeping for awhile now and always love the info I get. I was hoping someone would have an idea on how to remove road striping from my paint. I bought the truck with it on their so god knows how long it's dried. Any decent techniques to try? Bug and tar remover didn't even...
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    NEW from Cincinnati

    New to CustomGM.com wanted to intruduce myself and my Silverado SS
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    GingerCrews RCSB

    What's up fellas. Those who follow me on IG know the diesel is gone and has been replaced with this. I had my reasons... This one is a 03, 4.8 2wd arrival blue, 3:73s yada yada Day I picked it up Cleaned it up and swapped wheels from the 14 and got it tinted 10% sides 5% rear Got the 4/6 on...
  12. DeanH1290

    NNBS 2/3 Alignment Issues

    Since I've been having so much trouble with this, I figured I'd make a thread. Truck is a 2011 Silverado 1500 4x4 Z71 with 108,xxx miles. 2 weeks ago I went from leveled to a 2/3 drop. I used belltech street performance lowering struts with factory coils. I took the truck the following Tuesday...
  13. Ginger

    How to Retrofit your Denali Headlights.

    Here is my How to on retrofitting the factory Denalis. My write up is a little different as i was re-retrofitting, so removing the projector from the housing is similar but a little different. the parts you will need are (2) Aftermarket Morimoto 6.0 Projectors (8) 8-32 bolts that...
  14. Fastnloud5.3

    HELP! Stuck in 4lo

    99 nbs. When it first shifted i got service 4wd light amd no lights on the switch. I shut the truck off and started it again, 4lo light is on and the tcase is in 4lo. I push the 2hi button, it flashes, i hear the encoder motor try to make the switch twice but it fails every time. Its my dd and I...
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    3/6 drop, NEED HELP WITH PINION ANGLES! HELP HELP HELP

    I've got a 02 sierra extcab lowered 3/6 with Mcgaughy springs and flipkit, also has the 2 piece driveshaft. Let me start off sayn the carrier bearing has been raised 1/2 inch and it already has 6* shims in the rear BUT it still vibrates from 10mph up till 30-40mph depending how hard I...
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    Victory Red Power Fold Signal Mirrors with puddle LED lights

    Fits 03-07 Silverado, Sierra, Tahoe, Suburban and Avalanche. **No longer for sale. Located in the Bay Area CA. Willing to ship but buyer pays shipping They are smooth and painted Victory red. I installed hyper white LEDs in the puddle lamp. Works great. Has some small rock chips from...
  17. Slow05CC

    03-07C Jump Seat To Full Console Swap How To

    Here is a quick how too on swapping the jump seat console to a full console on a 03-07 Silverado. I looked everywhere online for a how too, only to come up with before and after pictures and very little on the actual swap. So I decided since I was doing the swap I would take during photos for...
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    chrome window sills

    can someone help me find chrome window sills for my 2013 crew cab Silverado ? Ive searched extensively on the web but all I find are products that show the rear door window sill ending bluntly before the radius of the window at the bottom right. It looks "stupid" and I dont know why the...
  19. 1brokekid

    RCSB vs ECSB/CCSB and 99-02 vs 03-07

    So I'm going to be in the market for another nbs truck here soon, with a budget of about $7500 max. Looking at 99-07 4.8/5.3 trucks but preferably an 03-07. I'm partial to single cabs as far as looks and performance goes, but I've been told I'll hate it after driving a crew cab for so long. Any...
  20. Skyk789

    Fender Flares?

    I recently ordered 2" wheel spacers, so now I'm looking to order some fender flares that would look the best paint matched. I have a 2012 Chevy Z71, it has a leveling kit, 33" Nitto Trail Grapplers, Line-X Bed liner, Debadged, Demolded, Aftermarket Headlights, Blacked out tails/3rd brake, HID's...