Rocket Man's 2008 Bagged CC Silverado Build AKA "THE MACHINE"

[Rocket Man]

I got the new rear bumper pad installed today. This time around, I ignored the VIN when ordering it so I could get the one without rear park assist sensors so the 2 holes for them weren't there. The truck originally had them according to the RPO's. I used blue tape to mark where the clips are on the bottom side so I knew where to stick a plastic tool in and push on them until they snap down. I learned this trick the last time I installed these pieces. You can't just push down on them and hope they go in or you'll f them up. I also re-did the spare tire hoist cover, and although I experimented with deleting it altogether, that looked worse so I just remounted the thing with the new cover on. I also repainted the metal license plate trim and added black mounting screws and plastic push clips. Before and after pics.

 

[Rocket Man]

These just came. Badass.

 

[Rocket Man]

Just a teaser. Not enough time to install them tonight since I need to run the harnesses but they will look great. These things are like black mirrors during the day. But now I need to find a matching 3rd brake light.

 

[Rocket Man]

Installation complete on the tail lights. They came with new harnesses that run all the way to the rear wiring panel and load resistor packs. I didn't care for the wiring on the resistors so I desoldered them, added heat shrink, and reinforced the connections with extra solder. The sockets for the backup lights sucked at first until I tightened up the tabs inside them. then after all was done, the right marker wasn't working so I started troubleshooting, thinking it was the light or harness, but it was a fuse. I'll get some night shots soon. I think I like them. I ordered a 3rd brake light, kind of matches since it has a couple bars in it.

 

[Rocket Man]

Off pics.

 

[Rocket Man]

3rd brake light.

 

[Tonyrodz]

Installation complete on the tail lights. They came with new harnesses that run all the way to the rear wiring panel and load resistor packs. I didn't care for the wiring on the resistors so I desoldered them, added heat shrink, and reinforced the connections with extra solder. The sockets for the backup lights sucked at first until I tightened up the tabs inside them. then after all was done, the right marker wasn't working so I started troubleshooting, thinking it was the light or harness, but it was a fuse. I'll get some night shots soon. I think I like them. I ordered a 3rd brake light, kind of matches since it has a couple bars in it. View attachment 227924View attachment 227925View attachment 227926

They're really nice.

 

[HiHoeSilver]

Installation complete on the tail lights. They came with new harnesses that run all the way to the rear wiring panel and load resistor packs. I didn't care for the wiring on the resistors so I desoldered them, added heat shrink, and reinforced the connections with extra solder. The sockets for the backup lights sucked at first until I tightened up the tabs inside them. then after all was done, the right marker wasn't working so I started troubleshooting, thinking it was the light or harness, but it was a fuse. I'll get some night shots soon. I think I like them. I ordered a 3rd brake light, kind of matches since it has a couple bars in it. View attachment 227924View attachment 227925View attachment 227926

Fit the truck perfectly. Nice choice.

 

[Fosscore]

New wheels and brake lights look great. Nice way to offload the old wheels to the original owner.
Still looking badass man!!

 

[Rocket Man]

Kinda diggin’ the stealthy look. Waiting on the third brake light.