OR VietVet Is Still Throwing $$$ at 2005 Z71

[Tonyrodz]

I know. I was just saying that may not feel the exact differences I have felt because of that different platform.

Gotcha.

 

[Joseph Garcia]

Yes, I have an NNBS. I'll let you all know, once I receive and install them. I'm already 'mapping' out some sections of road, where I can do the 'before' and 'after' comparisons like @PNW VietVet did.

 

[Joseph Garcia]

Interesting enough, I ordered the sway bars directly from Hellwig, and I also made a simultaneous inquiry about a third part, spacer plates, that are recommended for some GM trucks, to avoid clearance issues with 6 speed transmission cooler lines. It was on their web site where it was stated that delivery of the rear sway bars would be in June.

They responded to me today, saying that orders placed on their web site are not fulfilled by them directly, but instead are fulfilled by Parts Via. So, I went to the Parts Via web site, and both sway bars are listed as in stock, and shipped within 24 hours of an order placement. So, it looks like I may receive these sway bars sooner than later.

 

[Sam Harris]

Interesting enough, I ordered the sway bars directly from Hellwig, and I also made a simultaneous inquiry about a third part, spacer plates, that are recommended for some GM trucks, to avoid clearance issues with 6 speed transmission cooler lines. It was on their web site where it was stated that delivery of the rear sway bars would be in June.

They responded to me today, saying that orders placed on their web site are not fulfilled by them directly, but instead are fulfilled by Parts Via. So, I went to the Parts Via web site, and both sway bars are listed as in stock, and shipped within 24 hours of an order placement. So, it looks like I may receive these sway bars sooner than later.

Nice!!

 

[Joseph Garcia]

I also confirmed with Hellwig that those spacers are needed for all NNBS trucks with 6 speed transmissions.

 

[OR VietVet]

Ok, some headway now. I dropped off the appliques at a body shop/painter guy that I know thru the American Legion. He is the husband of one of the post bartenders. I have seen his work and looks just as good as my friend's looked. He is even going to charge me $40 less for the pair to prep and paint. Plus, install for free because, #1-he said is very easy to install and #2-he wants to see the paint match side by side when installed.

 

[OR VietVet]

I also confirmed with Hellwig that those spacers are needed for all NNBS trucks with 6 speed transmissions.

Glad you are getting the kits asap. Make sure to post pics. Are you going to have a build thread?

 

[OR VietVet]

Slightly related. I picked up some directional all season Nokian tires yesterday. They came with 6 lug GMC truck wheels. The tires only have 4k miles on them. Perfect condition. I got the 4 tires and wheels for $300. They are take offs from the self storage facility owner that I work for. They are the same 265/70R17 that is the stock size. I am going to bolt them on and see how the handling does with street tires instead of the off road style tires that came with my rig. I am then going to get the old tires off my Z71 wheels and then going to matte black those wheels. I have a wheel guy set already for that.

 

[Tonyrodz]

Slightly related. I picked up some directional all season Nokian tires yesterday. They came with 6 lug GMC truck wheels. The tires only have 4k miles on them. Perfect condition. I got the 4 tires and wheels for $300. They are take offs from the self storage facility owner that I work for. They are the same 265/70R17 that is the stock size. I am going to bolt them on and see how the handling does with street tires instead of the off road style tires that came with my rig. I am then going to get the old tires off my Z71 wheels and then going to matte black those wheels. I have a wheel guy set already for that.

I think you'll notice the difference with the street tread. I hate the way mine handles on the highway with my current winter tread.
Can't wait to swap everything over for summer.

 

[Joseph Garcia]

The Hellwig sway bars have arrived. It's on me now.