Chevy Silverado - Continued XVIII

tucsonjwt

surface may cause a bad seal - or at least take extra effort to seal. I had an OTR Rhino on my
old 76 3/4 ton and it was OK - but I would not go with the spray in again. I like the "no hole" flush rail caps and bulkhead protector with the Bed Rug. If I were going to really abuse the truck, I would not put any liner in it and fix up an old beater (I still have one of those.) Just my $.02 and well worth the price.

grnsilverado

Thanks for all the info from everyone. I think Ryan is right I will probably get aluminum diamond tread side rails, but I don't know if black would look better because the Rados come with the black tailgate protector, Anyone have this? Do you think Husky took boxes are good?

redsilverado

i've seen both ways on the green rado and both looked good, but i prefer black as it blended with the tailgate protecter. the rado that had chrome, also sported a chrome toolbox so the two went together.

mgdvhman

looks good with the black tailgate guard:

http://www.teleweb.net/mgdvhman/Rail1.jpg

 - Tim

obyone

Putco also makes the rail caps and the tailgate protector in stainless as pictured in tim's post. Stainless may be a little more durable than the other stuff. I know I like mine.

Course people might think yours to be a little heavier duty than a Z71 with plastic rail caps.

broph

I have an indigo blue rado (2wd base) with the bushwacker bedrail protectors, sportmaster tonneau cover, husky mudflaps, westin step bars & a drop in bedliner all in black. I think it looks sharp. I'd post a picture if I knew how. I was always a fan of chrome with a dark colored truck, but the chrome always pitted on me. This time I went for black just my .02

Tom

ryanbab

your a smart man

Great minds think alike haha

Ryan

mgdvhman

..then where do you fit in Ryan?

LOL

Just kidding

as for pitted chrome.....get stainless. it's a little more...but lasts so much better.

Stainless is a softer finish and can get hazy much easier...but is worth it to me overall. Westin makes the CPS (chrome plated stainless)....the hardness of chrome...but with the rust resistant of stainless.

Good Luck

...Stainless Putco railcaps were about $199 at Autozone. They also make tailgate lips as well as full tailgate covers and front bed wall covers...

http://www.putco.com/

local dealers have better prices than the site

 - Tim

ryanbab

i dont know where i fit in

oh well i dont need to fit in

mgdvhman

haven't been there in a while myself...

http://www.putco.com/virtualgrilles/

cool man

 - Tim

ryanbab

Tim ITS CALLIN YOUR NAME!!!

ryanbab

don't listen to Tim, he's too old to know much of anything anyways. everyone knows that Lurds that drive 2500's are pretty much shakin up and wish they would have bought a 1500 with it's awesome ride.

ricsch

Can someone tell me what the difference is between an AC PF59 & PF58, other than they are different in length? In a cross reference with Fram, it lists it's filter (I think its a PH3675) fits either application above. So would it be o.k. to use the 58 in place of a 59?

ryanbab

you still enjoy driving your 1/2 ton?

I'm never gonna buy a 2500, as the ride is way to harsh.

redsilverado

what's up with you and tim?

ryanbab

I called Tim a BIG LURD!
good luck on this one now!

obyone

Is there a reason that you want to use the PF58?

grnsilverado

Hey what are some good tool box brands. Is Husky a good brand?

ryanbab

http://www.deezee.com

hope the link works

i like their black diamond plate but its like $500

Ryan

minikin

Use a PF-59. Don't use a Fram!
-- Don

eric2001

Didn't you talk to the salesman about trading in for a green 2500HD CC a few weeks ago? You could really get on Tim with that one.

So you are saying you really didn't buy it because of the harsch ride? Just to give another jab, what happened to your ride quality when you switched over to the 285's? LOL on this one.

And as for the rest of you, picking on Ryan because you are all jealous is not right. Admit it, it is jealousy that he can have that nice of a ride at his age. Think I was driving a VW rabbit when I was his age.
-Eric

obyone

I would definitely buy something else other than a truck at ryan's age. It would definitely be a car....like a Camaro SS for the same bucks or a 430SC for a little more.....

quadrunner500

One stab on the loud button, performing roadsides for the peace officer, mom driving him to gf's, license under suspension, unaffordable insurance etc. Dat bright boy made the right choice!

Should just put a motocrosser in back of Silverado instead!

mgdvhman

I don't know what's up with him Mike?....Ryan musta had his first beer or something?

LOL

If he wanted to almost pay cash for a new truck...so be it....I would have got a house and said see ya to ma and pa.....but to each his own. and if I had a vehicle at 20 years old and that kinda cash...I'd have a WS6 T/A...not an ado!

....but I'm not 20 and have already had fast cars...so a truck it is.

- Tim

eric2001

Same here with the fast cars... But as for buying a house, if I could go back in time & live with the 'Rents again, I would do it in a heartbeat. Do you remember a time, no mortgage, no taxes, no bills for power, heat, cable or tele, when a paycheck was really a playcheck!!!

Ohhh, those were the days....

Ryan, enjoy the ride til the GF becomes the BAC (thats ball and chain) and there are no more toys allowed.
-Eric

ricsch

The question came up when my dad who also has a Silverado, went to get a filter from the local Walmart, and they were out of the PF59, and the 58 is similar except length, then he checked the cross reference where the Fram filter crosses to both AC filters.

ricsch

anyone ever see or use Stoner detailing products? I've seen them at Menard's, and seen advertisements in car magazines-anything good or bad with them?

ryanbab

Not in this area. I want to move away after school.

Green 2500HD is sold

It was a gmc anyways

I didnt buy a car because im not comfortable in them.

When i went to 285's the ride became a little harsher but in a good way for me. Handling improved alot

Ryan

mledtje

Not some wimpy 1500 that's like a oversize car with a big open trunk.

Get a 2500, that's a real truck!

Mike L

4x4man

See pics of my new truck at:

http://www.picturetrail.com/gallery/view?p=999&gid=281048&uid=150071

Bob

redsilverado

now all of us that have 1500's, are told that we drive oversize cars. LOL
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nope, this isn't the t vs. big3 topic, but someone's arrogant post sure makes it sound like it.

eric2001

You could forget about the Vette and just trade in the 1500 on a HD. Get the 8.1 with the 4.10s and you won't need the Vette. haha
-Eric

mgdvhman

older...and it was a little more practical for my life...I'd take a Vette Ragtop over an HD!

at 40 I'll switch to the Burb.....then perhaps 50 I won't need/want a truck at all?...THEN the Vette!

- Tim

eric2001

And buy them all! Maybe even a Z06 as well as a ragtop... Oh boy, if only!!!
-Eric

redsilverado

i've had fun with the truck, and haven't given the vette much thought except to look at em or give an owner a compliment in regards to the obvious upkeep he's put into it. sadly though, i've seen a couple that were obviously being thrashed. same goes for a lot of new rados i've seen out here as well. i guess some people have money to burn. if i won the lotto, i'd at least have them kept up by a detail shop, and i'd definately give Tim his bartop for free.

ryanbab

Had my truck lubed today (to lazy last time to do it)

Well they filled my tires with air.

I go to work drive home 50-60 miles.

Truck was riding wierd pulling left real bad.

Check all tire pressure first tire was at 60. Next tire was at 82 GOOD LORD!!! next tire was at 60 and next was at 60. I run em at 55 all around so my drivers side (left) rear was 27PSI to high. I lost a wheel weight.

Im so pissed right now. Luckily i am rotating my tires saturday ill have em reblananced.

Ryan

minikin

Where do you have your truck worked on? I think I want to take mine there.
-- Don

redsilverado

sorta makes ya womder what they did underneath with that there grease gun huh?

obyone

too lazy to do it yourself.

Tires at 55? what, you drivin a 2500 now? Don't know of many 1500's that ride on 55 psi. But then again, what does the sidewall on the tire say as max psi?

I guess if you really want a 2500 ride, pump them tires to the max.

jaguar0027

Hey Guys,

Quick question for you on mud flaps. I called Chevy this morning to have them service my truck and wanted mud flaps installed.

I have an 01 Rado 1500 Ext Cab with wheel flares. The guy from the parts dept said I can only get them on the rear wheels because they will not work on the front. I am assuming they will rub? Has anyone heard of this? Should I go with aftermarket like Husky's? Does anyone know if Husky's will rub?

Thanks,

Jim

P.S. Ryan I did not get the price from the guy. I have not decided yet if I want them to do it anyway. That sucks about your tire pressure... Geez!

blackmax200

Jaguar, the mud flaps that GM has had in the past are for NON flare fenders. I know because I bought some and they do not fit the extra depth of the flare! anybody without flares want some Bowtie mud flaps?

matthew

mgdvhman

Thanks Mike!

Now win that lotto son!

nyuk nyuk nyuk.....

- Tim

ryanbab

my tires are rated max at 65psi

Load range D

LT285 truck tire not those crappy Passenger tires

From now on i will be doing all the lubes and i will change the rear diff fluid myself soon.

Ryan

ryanbab

i finally got my gf to get behind the wheel.

When my truck was in the shop this morning i noticed a squeaking noise out of one of the rear tires. So after bowling i had her drive told her to keep it at 10mph and i was behind walking listening to it. Yea 10mph multiply that by 5. I hear the exhaust roar and my truck go flying. I couldnt keep up then she swings around im like what are you doing? Well after that 5 min drive around she said she doesnt like driving it (WOOHOO i guess thats a good thing?) says to much power.

Oh yea also no squeaking noise was found. I think it had something to do with the overinfalted tire i didnt know about at the time.

Ryan

vince4

Here is the best price site for Putco that I found

http://www.coolwheels.com/

a year ago they quoted $198 for the ss rail caps for a LB.

vince4

55 psi is high for those tires with no load. You may wear the center faster that way. Heck GM recommends only 55 for the front E rated stock tires on my 2500, and those have a max of 80. If you use the same ratio for your tires (same as mine) it comes out 45. I run 45 front, 40 rear with no load. Helps the ride but hurts gas mileage I guess.

ryanbab

green liquid?

I have this green gooey liquid i found this morning on the side of my truck.

It was by my passenger side mirror by the hood and on the passenger door. Dont know how it got there. Passing by car? Window washer fluid (which is blue)?

Kinda looks like antifreeze

Any "green gooey" liquids in our trucks?

Ryan

mgdvhman

when I got the Skins and Rails from Autozone.....one was $199.99 and other was $189.99...but I can't remember which was which?

add tax and it's about the same or less than shipping would be.

Been good stuff so farr

- Tim

svoma123

I got MOlded Mud Flaps from my Chevy Dealer on my rado which has wheel flares. The Manager said that the bowtie ones dont fit so they get an after market brand to put on that look great. I dont know if this is standard around all chev dealers or what, but ask them about it at least.

later,
scott

eric2001

Just wash it off, no green fluids... We will leave it at that.

And if you wait one week from today, you can fill your tires with Summer Air. LOL
-Eric