OverlandForged - 2018 Chevy Silverado Z71 LTZ

[JQCitizen]

Figured it was time to finally put together a build thread for our rig.

Vehicle: 2018 Chevrolet Silverado LTZ Z71 Midnight Edition.

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[JQCitizen]

Step one involved a light face lift adding the Westin HDX Brush and Winch guard.


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Didn't Realize it had automatic radiator vents!
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Missed taking a few pictures before completion.. Added a SmittyBilt X20 12000lb winch.

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While we were at it, added the HDX Running boards.
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[JQCitizen]

Well we are at a stand still at the moment. Truck has been in the shop for the last 3 weeks. Transmission problems at 16000 miles.

As soon as we get it back there are a lot of changes on the way.

CST 4.5” lift kit and coilovers.
Road Armor front and rear bumpers.
Moving the 12k winch to the front. Adding a 9k to the rear.
ARE custom reinforced cap.
Replacing running boards with custom rock sliders.
34” tires
And a complete communications rig. HAM, GMRS and CB.

 

[jimbofoxman]

Well we are at a stand still at the moment. Truck has been in the shop for the last 3 weeks. Transmission problems at 16000 miles.

6 speed or 8 speed tran? My 15 has the 6 speed. Not sure I'm totally sold on it.

 

[JQCitizen]

8 speed, I really hope the dealer can fix the issue. If not, we will be starting a new build thread for a different truck.

 

[RoarinRow]

Wow awesome build. What my 02 Silverado 2500 wants to be when she grows up.

 

[JQCitizen]

Well it looks like my truck is a Lemon. Out of service at the dealer for over 40 days total. Just waiting to hear back from GM about a replacement truck.

 

[RoarinRow]

Well it looks like my truck is a Lemon. Out of service at the dealer for over 40 days total. Just waiting to hear back from GM about a replacement truck.

Ah man sorry to hear that. I had the similar thing happen to my 2012 BMW 328i. Was in the shop for about 6 weeks. Got a new engine under warranty for the wait. Good luck man.

 

[JButtress]

Hey, great truck, sorry to hear about the issues. What was the tire size you had on it? I have a leveling kit, and want to beef up my 2017 Silverado tires without any rubbing or going to crazy. Thanks

 

[JQCitizen]

Hey, great truck, sorry to hear about the issues. What was the tire size you had on it? I have a leveling kit, and want to beef up my 2017 Silverado tires without any rubbing or going to crazy. Thanks

Thanks, No lift kit at all. It was a stock 2018 LTZ Midnight edition which gave it the 18" rims with the AT Mud tires. I believe they are 31"

 

[JQCitizen]

You should be able to run 33" without any problems with a 2" level kit.

 

[Desert Runner]

Well we are at a stand still at the moment. Truck has been in the shop for the last 3 weeks. Transmission problems at 16000 miles.

As soon as we get it back there are a lot of changes on the way.

CST 4.5” lift kit and coilovers.
Road Armor front and rear bumpers.
Moving the 12k winch to the front. Adding a 9k to the rear.
ARE custom reinforced cap.
Replacing running boards with custom rock sliders.
34” tires
And a complete communications rig. HAM, GMRS and CB.

Trans problems.....6 speed, or 8? A software or mechanical glitch?, aka.....programming. The new 10's are having issues also (programming). Also get back with us Silverado owners about the Rock sliders you find, and the details on them

 

[JButtress]

You should be able to run 33" without any problems with a 2" level kit.

Thanks, I'm like you in that I still have my stock tires on there since I didn't want to waste money and buy new tires without running the current ones down, but i'm getting close to finally buying.

Wish we had a Silverado Club(s) similar to Jeeps to get more ideas out there easily

 

[JQCitizen]

Wish we had a Silverado Club(s) similar to Jeeps to get more ideas out there easily

Sounds like we need to get busy creating one.

 

[JButtress]

Sounds like we need to get busy creating one.

Sounds like we need to set up a camping trip, to spend the weekend brainstorming ideas haha

 

[JQCitizen]

Sounds like we need to set up a camping trip, to spend the weekend brainstorming ideas haha

Let me get my new truck figured out from GM and you are on.

 

[JQCitizen]

Well, this has been a heck of a process. My truck is officially a Lemon and Chevrolet is going to replace it. If all goes well, will be moving to a 2019 High Country with the 6.2 and 10 speed transmission. Not willing to take the chance on the 8 speed again.

 

[RoarinRow]

Well, this has been a heck of a process. My truck is officially a Lemon and Chevrolet is going to replace it. If all goes well, will be moving to a 2019 High Country with the 6.2 and 10 speed transmission. Not willing to take the chance on the 8 speed again.

That's a good trade if you ask me. Those High Country editions are awesome!

 

[JQCitizen]

Well as of Monday this ordeal is finally over. Welcome the new Cajun red 2019 High Country

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[JButtress]

Well as of Monday this ordeal is finally over. Welcome the new Cajun red 2019 High Country

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Nice looking rig