FHLH's 2016 Silverado CC LTZ Z71

[FHLH]

Here's my new to me CPO 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 5.3/8spd LTZ w/ LTZ Plus Package and Z71 Package. Silver Ice on Jet Black

Here are pics the day I picked it up from Lone Star Chevrolet in Houston TX on Feb 28.

Mods are going to be the usual and will be listed below

Thanks for looking!

Edited March 10, 2018 by FHLH

[FHLH]

FIrst and most important Mod --- added a strip of thin foam on steering column under the key cylinder to prevent the keys and fob from making noise while banging against the column.... This was done mainly for sanity reasons... Why no true "keyless go" is beyond me, even cheap Ram Trucks have it. 

 

 

[FHLH]

Next... the all-important Cold Air Intake. Well, kind of. I decided the AirRaid Jr. Kit  (dry filter) would work perfectly for me (thanks to reading this board).

I really like the growl this created more than anything... 

Before and After Shots

 

[Scottyz71]

5 hours ago, FHLH said:

FIrst and most important Mod --- added a strip of thin foam on steering column under the key cylinder to prevent the keys and fob from making noise while banging against the column.... This was done mainly for sanity reasons... Why no true "keyless go" is beyond me, even cheap Ram Trucks have it. 

 

 

Great idea! May have to add that to mine!

[FHLH]

Just finished another mod with af Bilstien 5100 install! Very Happy with the ride and the level. Next Mod will most likely be the removal of the diving planks that are hanging on the sides of the truck. Wheels and Tires too! 

 

[WC_LTZ]

Just finished another mod with af Bilstien 5100 install! Very Happy with the ride and the level. Next Mod will most likely be the removal of the diving planks that are hanging on the sides of the truck. Wheels and Tires too! 
 

How do you like the ride difference? And did you install yourself?

My truck just hit 50,000 and the Ranchos have some surface corrosion as well as a very jarring ride. Been reading up on the 5100’s....

[FHLH]

On 3/13/2018 at 2:55 PM, WC_LTZ said:

How do you like the ride difference? And did you install yourself?

My truck just hit 50,000 and the Ranchos have some surface corrosion as well as a very jarring ride. Been reading up on the 5100’s....
 

I love the ride. It is a firmer ride,  but much less jarring than the Ranchos (mine had 27k on them). The truck no longer nose dives under heavy breaking and the sway is much more controlled.

I purchased them online through 4wheelparts and had them shipped to a local 4WP and had them installed along with an alignment. Could not be happier. Next is dropping the 20's for an 18" wheel and tire combo.

Edited March 27, 2018 by FHLH
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[WC_LTZ]

I love the ride. It is a firmer ride,  but much less jarring than the Ranchos (my had 27k on them). The truck no longer nose dives under heavy breaking and the sway is much more controlled.
I purchased them onlne through 4wheelparts and had them shipped to a local 4WP and had them installed along with alignment. Could not be happier. Next is dropping the 20's for an 18" wheel and tire combo.

Thank you.

[FHLH]

Haven't found a wheel and tire combo that I want to pull the trigger on and I have not removed my side porches, but I like how these garage shots came out.... so here that is along with the day I traded in my old Cummins for this lil' half-ton.

 

Edited March 27, 2018 by FHLH

[Aaron1085]

Just finished another mod with af Bilstien 5100 install! Very Happy with the ride and the level. Next Mod will most likely be the removal of the diving planks that are hanging on the sides of the truck. Wheels and Tires too! 
 

You feel that these have ‘leveled’ your truck? I believe they max at a 1.85” + height.


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[FHLH]

You feel that these have ‘leveled’ your truck? I believe they max at a 1.85” + height.


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It still has a little rake. I am contemplating adding 1” to the rear to get more.


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[FHLH]

Added 9 “Bull Rings” can never have enough tie downs!


And of course The World Series Champs license plate trim




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[WC_LTZ]

On 3/25/2018 at 11:58 PM, FHLH said:

Added 9 “Bull Rings” can never have enough tie downs!


And of course The World Series Champs license plate trim




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I like the rings. Are those OEM or aftermarket?

[FHLH]

On 3/27/2018 at 2:54 AM, WC_LTZ said:

I like the rings. Are those OEM or aftermarket?

No sir... got them from Amazon

[WC_LTZ]

No sir... got them from Amazon

Exactly what I’ve been looking for. You just trim the bed liner out in those spots? Fairly painless to do?