The Next Episode!

[Fosscore]

Looking great.

What is the color name of the paint?

And we need some interior shots please.

 

[wendal]

So last weekend, I installed husky mud flaps, JLT catch can, and CAI intake. Yesterday and today, drove it from Dallas to Destin FL. Rode like a DREAM. I will never buy another vehicle with a "standard" suspension. I am thoroughly impressed with the ride quality of this truck.

 

[wendal]

Looking great.

What is the color name of the paint?

And we need some interior shots please.

Color is "Dark Sky Metallic". I'll get some interior shots soon.

 

[wendal]

Since the last post, I've done a couple of things. Added a Dashmat. Lost a factory ug nut, replaced all with Gorilla lugs / locks; I loved the factory lugs, but they didn't sell them individually, and they were $245 a set. Installed 1.25" Spacers. TOOK THEM OFF (rubbing splash guards). Had the exhaust done. True duals from cats back.

 

[wendal]

No more exhaust flaps. Throttle much more responsive; she breaths sooo much better! A little louder, but not A LOT louder. Not obnoxious. Barely any louder inside the cabin. Hand built. And all for less than $1000. And to think, the only aftermarket one available now is Magnaflow, it's not true dual, and it's $1500? Thanks to Kinneys Muffler in Watauga (North of Ft. Worth) TX. Excellent job.

I got this, and used my existing tips:

 

[wendal]

Dashmat

 

[Rocket Man]

I was all in until the dash mat.

 

[wendal]

I was all in until the dash mat.

Sorry. I've had dash mats in my cars since the 90's. Love em. I live in Dallas. My 07 never got the notorious crack in the dash. Know why? DASHMAT! Sorry, @Rocket Man , but I respectfully disagree.

 

[Fosscore]

Since the last post, I've done a couple of things. Added a Dashmat. Lost a factory ug nut, replaced all with Gorilla lugs / locks; I loved the factory lugs, but they didn't sell them individually, and they were $245 a set. Installed 1.25" Spacers. TOOK THEM OFF (rubbing splash guards). Had the exhaust done. True duals from cats back.
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Love that dual setup. Be nice to hear a sound clip.

 

[Rocket Man]

Sorry. I've had dash mats in my cars since the 90's. Love em. I live in Dallas. My 07 never got the notorious crack in the dash. Know why? DASHMAT! Sorry, @Rocket Man , but I respectfully disagree.

That’s where they belong- in the 90’s! But hey, if you like them, that’s cool. It’s your ride!

 

[mikeyss]

Sorry. I've had dash mats in my cars since the 90's. Love em. I live in Dallas. My 07 never got the notorious crack in the dash. Know why? DASHMAT! Sorry, @Rocket Man , but I respectfully disagree.

Respectfully, your dashmat did not stop the 'notorious' crack from happening, you just got lucky so far. But your cracks are coming, it's just a matter of time. I'm very OCD, and even my 09
Tahoe LTZ dash cracked. This is even after years of adding foam support to the weak areas.

2007-2012 or so.... You are GUARANTEED to have dash cracks at some point. 2013-2014 is supposedly the dash to get, but I have seen members say even those crack too.

 

[wendal]

Respectfully, your dashmat did not stop the 'notorious' crack from happening, you just got lucky so far. But your cracks are coming, it's just a matter of time. I'm very OCD, and even my 09
Tahoe LTZ dash cracked. This is even after years of adding foam support to the weak areas.

2007-2012 or so.... You are GUARANTEED to have dash cracks at some point. 2013-2014 is supposedly the dash to get, but I have seen members say even those crack too.

I no longer have that to worry about, as the vehicle was sold. However, it had not cracked after 13 years. So whatever... I still love Dashmats.

 

[wendal]

Video clip of the new exhaust as requested by @Fosscore :

 

[Rocket Man]

Video clip of the new exhaust as requested by @Fosscore :

Sounds great!

 

[Fosscore]

Video clip of the new exhaust as requested by @Fosscore :

I’m happy with that sound right there!! Nice one.

 

[Tonyrodz]

Video clip of the new exhaust as requested by @Fosscore :

Sounds good. Kid did a good job too lol.

 

[OR VietVet]

Sounded like the kid did not want to stop, right at the end of the video. LOL!

 

[pwtr02ss]

That sounds really good. Kid did a great job giving it the revs!

 

[wendal]

did this this past weekend...
Before:

After:

 

[Tonyrodz]

did this this past weekend...
Before:

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After:

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Better-off. Be proud of that 6.2!