KUUG's 2014 Brownstone LTZ Z71

KUUG · August 6, 2014

Got this guy as a loaner before I brought mine home (long wheel base, 2WD, LTZ)

The day I brought mine home July 2013

Got a second loaner while the dealer installed camo bow-ties, bed liner, and window tint. (Short wheelbase, 2WD, LT)

Added some HID's the following weekend, 6000k in headlights and fog lights

The HID's later got taken out because the headlights would not cooperate, fog lights worked fine but couldn't have one without the other. Never felt like dealing with them again so they are back to stock now

KUUG · August 6, 2014

Picked up a BlendMount along with their mirror tap for my Valentine1

here's a discount code link they sent me http://go.referralcandy.com/share/RJF4JHS

Easy to install, I wish I would have bought one sooner for my previous vehicles.

Driving at night and hit something in the road... Less than 2 months after I bought the truck, tore up the front pretty good. Had to order parts and fix, took awhile to get it correct from the dealership

Bought an AFE intake right before I messed up the front bumper. Very easy to install. Doesn't ad much in terms of power however I did see slight mpg increases at highway speeds. Not enough to justify the spending but I would have bought it anyway. It does at quite a bit of noise when jumping on the throttle and that sound isn't for everyone.

KUUG · August 8, 2014

I installed the rough country 2.5 lift (http://www.roughcoun...t-kit-1303.html), which I recommend to everyone. Ride quality is fine and was very easy to install.

I tried to put on 20"x9 wheels with a -12 offset and 305/55/20 and they rubbed horribly.

I also bought a 1.5" body lift (http://zoneoffroad.c...mc-pickup/c9151) and it was not installed on the truck yet so I left the wheels and tires at the shop until the body lift was on.

I'm hopping I can fit these after the body lift but not real sure. If I have to drop down tire size below 33" I will drop down wheel size also. I'm sure my problem is with the -12 offset but I want these for the pushed out look because I also have bushwacker fender flares to be added. I know flares look awful if the tires are sunk in too far.

With the wheels I want they only offer -12, +18, +25

Sounds like I will clear the 305/55r20 with the +18 offset after the body lift.

I'm not too worried about trying to fit 34's but I definitely want to clear a true 33, I don't want to settle for 285/55r20

I also like the look of the tire sticking out rather than fully tucked so I definitely don't want to go with any thing further than a +18 offset

Here is a picture of it when fitting the wheels but did not get to stay on yet

KUUG · August 8, 2014

I have both lifts completed and installed on the truck. It is now sitting 4" higher than stock. The 1.5" body lift made a huge difference.

Stock

After 2.5" Suspension:

Side by side comparison with stock truck. this one had all the same options as mine just different color. the rear only adds 1" of lift and the front is 2.5". When looking at the rear photo look at the mirrors. Also keep in mind the driveway is at an angle and I'm standing in the street to take the picture.

After the 2.5" suspension & 1.2" body lift:

After 4 inches of lift with wheels & tires (305/55r20; -12 offset). Overall a true 6" of lift:

I'm not rubbing at all while driving forward and I got a slight rub while in reverse but its not enought to even worry about. I test fit the Bushwacker fender flares and they fit up just fine without rub. I'll be getting them painted and hopefully get them on in the next two weeks.

I would not recommend the -12 offset to anyone unless your going to do fender flares; they do stick out quite a bit and depending on the driving you do they would cause some debris thrown up on the paint.