Z71 Exterior Make-Over (opinions please)

[RedRocker]

For the record, when I went on a Tahoe search, I never intended on buying a Z71 - it just happened to be the cleanest, low mileage one I found at the right price (plus the Z71 brushed aluminum interior trim looked way cool)

1. Color matched the front bumper insert
2. Painted front and rear bow ties ultra silver
3. De-molded and De-badged
4. Replaced Z71 running boards with OEM style
5. Front lowered to 34" via Bell Tech Adjustable strut
6. Rear lowered to 34.375 inches via Eibach Pro Kit 2 inch drop spring, with Bell Tech Street Performance Shocks

Next on the list is a new pair of 20" rims and tires.

 

[THE YETI]

I highly recommend the 20" OEM Silverado LTZ wheels for Z71 vehicles. The silver finish on them looks awesome with the silver accents on the Z71.

 

[RedRocker]

I highly recommend the 20" OEM Silverado LTZ wheels for Z71 vehicles. The silver finish on them looks awesome with the silver accents on the Z71.

Is this a wheel you happen to carry? I agree, they would look good.

 

[Regency]

I think you should put the Z71 running boards back on goes better with the fenders everything else looks great also you should do the rims Robbie is talking about

 

[LuSe4]

Looks awesome. I also agree that the Silvy LTD wheels would be the cats ass on there!

 

[felixgun]

Are those mirrors chrome or polished aluminum? Why not get some factory 22's?

 

[RedRocker]

Are those mirrors chrome or polished aluminum? Why not get some factory 22's?

The mirrors are polished. 22's would be great, Im just not willing to spend that much. Tire costs go up a decent amount from 20 to 22 inches.

 

[Donovan]

I went with the Enkei st6. Very simple clean look. Had the polished OE's when I got it. I also had all black for a while. It looks like your into a one of a kind style. Some of the oe replicas are poor quality, be careful. There is a vendor on here that has great replicas and even oem product I think. I may be wrong on the oem stuff. Your truck looks awesome by the way great job.

 

[THE YETI]

Is this a wheel you happen to carry? I agree, they would look good.

I sure don't. I'll get some pics of my buddy's Z71 with those wheels on it tomorrow. They also make them in a 22" replica.

 

[RedRocker]

I sure don't. I'll get some pics of my buddy's Z71 with those wheels on it tomorrow. They also make them in a 22" replica.

I had my eye on that chrome set, but I'm beginning to come around to your and others suggestions of going with a polished set instead. Looking forward to seeing that pic tomorrow. Thanks