2021 Silverado built with tinfoil , plastic, and glue

[fireaxxe]

On 7/22/2021 at 11:11 AM, Amcguy1970 said:

So much fail in this thread I can't even, the practice of vehicle production hasn't changed much over the years and vehicles are constantly getting better and stronger. They have for the past few decades been about lighter materials while adding strength.  Stiffer frames, more robust axles and suspensions, lighter stronger materials for the cabs and tougher plastics (shoot, they use plastics on intake manifolds). These trucks are more rigid yet you are seeing flex? Complains about tire size then says he means width when questioned on it. Thanks for clarifying a true 33" means 12.5" width otherwise it isn't a 33" tire, heaven forbid a taller skinnier tire is better in many situations... How are you about toughness and strength yet add wheel spacers then address none of the complaints and just makes a bunch of cosmetic changes and a leveling kit? I can't even right now, I will just sit back and watch this thread with enjoyment. There has to be a separate build thread to follow his RST with warthhog stickers on it to enjoy...

 

Tyler

Fail? “I can’t even” like six times. I wish I could find one thing in your post to respond to seriously but it’s pretty fluffy. 

[fireaxxe]

On 7/22/2021 at 12:15 PM, Gangly said:

I'd like to see you fit 35's on this truck without rubbing or having to do some major modifications. Not happening.

 

Uhhhhh, yeah it is, do some more research.  There are several postings on this forum with individuals putting 35's on their stock wheels and suspension.  Its when you go aftermarket with different offsets that you run into problems, particularly on Sierras, not so much on Silverado's.

 

Yes there are designated lift points on the frame that you can see are reinforced. I used this designated location on the front and if you take a floor jack with a standard cup and jack pad I promise you will see the frame deflect upward once u put weight on this area.

 

A floor jack is primarily what I have used, with the occasional rotary lift thrown in.  I had near zero deformation (temporary or permanent) so I cant answer as to why you did. 

 

Actually my buyers remorse is mostly cured after a few more weeks of ownership another thing that helped was I got a ton of money to put towards the purchase for my trade-in because of the shortages. But like I said I've always got my eyes open for something better. GM might just use this post as customer feedback and make the desired changes I'd like to see. 

 

Glad to hear your buyers remorse has ebbed, hopefully you enjoy your truck for the long haul. 

 

 

I have done research. I have seen many with larger tires say it "rubs a little" which is relative. You will be able to bolt the wheel to the truck with 35" I'm sure. But I bet you if you turn that wheel it will rub unless you cut or remove parts. And if you keep it that way long term it will cause damage. You will not be able to run 35" tires without rubbing. 

 

And Thanks again so far like I said it's serving its purpose.