Advice/input requested - chroming silver 11 SLT XL

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I did not install the moldings myself as I just did not have time to do it and really wanted to get them on the truck. My local body shop completed the job in two hours and charged me $80 which I thought was fair. Quite time consuming getting the goo left by the stock moldings off the sides.

As for the tires I did originally air them to 35psi and have since aired them to 42. Should I run them at 45 instead?

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You know Jim I never managed to get a straight answer from anyone about the optimal psi. The tire shop said 40, the dealer said 50, so I just settled on 45 on the logic than 5psi less that max was about right. Plus I had them at 40 at first and they seemed a little flat to me.
 

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I think we usually set around 42psi? I can't remember. That's for the stock 20" wheels. Can't remember what we had on the 24"s, been so long since we had them. :(
 

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You know Jim I never managed to get a straight answer from anyone about the optimal psi. The tire shop said 40, the dealer said 50, so I just settled on 45 on the logic than 5psi less that max was about right. Plus I had them at 40 at first and they seemed a little flat to me.

I think that's about right (although I can't believe the dealer told you 50). I'd err (air?) on the side of more inflation so as to protect the rims better. 40 is too low, so I think you're good in the 43-45 area.
 

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Received the new side moldings painted to match from SCSS today - Another good looking upgrade IMO.

Thanks Robbie, looking forward to the rear bumper.

Best Regards,

JD

New side moulding definitely changes up the whole vehicle.. can't wait to get mine!!!
 

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New side moulding definitely changes up the whole vehicle.. can't wait to get mine!!!

Yeah. I need to get mine installed too. I have the new ltz moldings and esky bumper sitting at the painters. He's just waiting on my word!!

WOW. Can't believe you guys are running that high psi in your tires. I run about 35 in the hoe. The ride is noticeably different ( for the better)
 

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Sorry to bump an old thread, but where are you guys getting the LTZ side molding with the chrome trim? I need them baaaad. Also want to do the nali/esky bumper cover with chrome. Anyone know a good place to find these??

P.S. Your ride looks much improved OP!!!
 

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Nordstrom's Auto. Google it. Call them to order. 150 shipped.

Esky bumper/hitch cover/chrome trim/step pad-- I hunted all these parts down separately via ebay/craigslist... GL hunting!
 

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Sorry to bump an old thread, but where are you guys getting the LTZ side molding with the chrome trim? I need them baaaad. Also want to do the nali/esky bumper cover with chrome. Anyone know a good place to find these??

P.S. Your ride looks much improved OP!!!

I got my LTZ moldings from a dealer ... even with a 30% off coupon I had it was much more expensive than Nordstrom.

Bumper is harder to find, and like Felix said, unless someone here is de-chroming their truck and selling theirs you're better of hunting ebay and CL for all the separate components ... including bumper cover, hitch cover, reverse sensor moldings, step pad, and chrome trim.
 

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