Need input on future mods and stockpiled parts.

[Fosscore]

Need input on NBS future mods and stockpiled parts.

Looking for some input.

I have been stockpiling a few parts since June, but will not see my truck again until October. Still have some time to decide on a few things.

Current stock piled parts and BB Tune scheduled.
1. Esky rack. Need to color match the end caps. (Thx Young28)
2. Spyder LED tail lights.
3. Esky rear appliqués. Plan to color match as well. (Thx Independent755)
4. Ordering Tony's 3/5-6" custom lowering kit with Spohn pan hard bar. Haven't decide on helper bags yet as I do not tow anything but do haul a few heavy things.
5. Black Bear Tune (in person) in October.

Currently running the black 20" LTZ wheels with Bridgestone Alenzas. (I know the black rims debate runs 50/50 on the TYF). Some love it and some are meh depending on the ride they are on. I did Plasti Dip the front and rear bumpers black to match the the black wheels, but left the grille chrome. After seeing all the color matched rides with chrome rims, it really looks smart. Especially on the darker paint. I'm a little torn whether to just keep the black rims or trade out and get some chrome.

On that note, I am contemplating making the switch up to the 22" ck375 as it is a TYF favorite and makes every truck on here look great or maybe the 2015 ck156, however they are pretty pricey for just the rims. I know there is a set of chrome 22" ck375s with Terra Grapplers for sale on the TYF, but not sure if those Nittos might have too aggressive of a sidewall pattern when the truck gets lowered? Or there is a set of 22" ck375s in gloss black as well.

If I get the chrome ck375s, I'd pull the Plasti Dip off of the front and rear bumpers and leave the esky rack chrome. Maybe color match the plastic parts of the front bumper (top lip and lower lip with fog lights)? Maybe put the lower valance back on to look lower in the front too?



Thoughts and input welcomed, especially the rims. Thanks guys. Already benefitted from being on this forum with other mods and some input in a few spots.

 

[Mister H12]

I want you to get the ck156s right now! lol They'd be different for sure. But it's your wallet, and ck375s look great as well (on any chevy, gmc, escalade)

Personally.. I'm not a fan of black on blue.. Chrome on that blue would look better in my opinion. BUT!

You can get Gloss black ck375 Reps from Tony at http://www.tbssowners.com/store/ he has them in 20x8s, 22x9s, or 24x10s. Also many other styles of wheel.

Everything else you've planned sounds great though


EDIT: I see now that you didn't ASK about the black ck375s.. I read it as a question.. MY BAD! still.. CHROME!!

 

[CHOO CHOO]

Dwdrummer has a set of ck375 in gloss black in the for sale thread with tires

 

[Fosscore]

Thx Mister H12. Chrome point well taken. The ck375s seem to be calling my name in chrome with the dark paint and color matching. Decisions hmmm....

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Yeah I've looked at his gloss black ck375s and fiatdales chrome ones as well. Just not sure if the Terra Grapplers sidewall on the chrome ck375s would be too aggressive when the truck gets lowered?

 

[Mister H12]

Thx Mister H12. Chrome point well taken. The ck375s seem to be calling my name in chrome with the dark paint and color matching. Decisions hmmm....

---------- Post added at 10:44 PM ---------- Previous post was at 10:41 PM ----------

Yeah I've looked at his gloss black ck375s and fiatdales chrome ones as well. Just not sure if the Terra Grapplers sidewall on the chrome ck375s would be too aggressive when the truck gets lowered?

[Mods Approved]

If you've got $2k those fiatdale has would be a sweet deal. You could probably resell those Grapplers real quick if you didn't like them and get enough cash for tires you liked.

 

[fiatdale]

Yes, buy FiatDale's CK375's! The tires will be too big if you lower it, you would have to swap them out. Still available! Like brand spanking new! Estimate about $400 to ship them, or pickup in Houston.

 

[CHOO CHOO]

Selling the terras would be a good idea. Get good money for them too.

 

[livingez_123]

I just picked up a set of 317 heads for my winter project, they will be getting a mild porting, polishing the combustion chamber. oil pan, timing cover, and valve covers. This way I can button up my 408 short block.