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2011 Silverado 2500HD Makeover

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#1 ·
I bought my truck exactly 9 years ago today. It has 109K miles. I love it and decided I want to keep it another 9 years. But, it's showing it's age and updates are in order. The look will change from offroad to more street.

Phase 1 changes are done. I installed new Morimoto XB LED headlights. They came with a set of matching LED fogs. But, I didn't have fog lights. That led to a full conversion of the front bumper. The black headlights also led to a new black grille, grille logo, and paintable hood trim. Lastly, the stainless bed rails and bed rail caps were removed to allow for the installation of a used Undercover hard tonneau I picked up. This will get painted white during Phase 2.
 

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#33 ·
I like everything you've done except the wheels, I don't think they compliment the rest of your updates.
 
#37 ·
I love everything about it except the 3 lights in the grill. Too raptoresque to me. Plus here in Kansas everyone and there mom seems to have them now days. Rangers, 4 runners, Tacoma's, Pathfinders, have seen a ton. But other than that love it. I love the equal height look. Are the boost auto mirrors that nice? They look baller, I just can't get my self to drop 500 bucks on mirrors when my stock ones work fine. Man I love the drop on it

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#38 ·
I get it. That’s one of the reasons I switched to white.

I only bought the switchback lights from Boost, not the mirrors. They are quality, though.

The truck is back at the body shop getting a custom hood installed. I’m looking forward to getting it home.
 
#39 ·
The white LEDs do help a little bit. But still not for me.

What brand are your mirrors then?

Please post pictures when you get it back from paint. Metal hood or fibreglass?

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#41 ·
I like it! Little bit taller than stock but way more functional. I like the new badges but feel like on a stock hood they would not flow well. On this I could see them being perfect!

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#45 ·
Your truck looks great. I did the blacked out badges awhile back and I couldn’t be happier.
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#48 ·
Do you want to sell the emblem?
 
#50 ·
Thanks, that is going to look good on my new sub box.😎
 
#51 ·
Not gonna lie... As I was flowing this thread I was like... Ohh.... Nice... Ehhhh.... Awesome.... Mehhh...

But I'm diggin the final product. It looks fast parked. Let's see a pic of the whole rig from the front. Must look awesome coming down the highway
 
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#53 ·
Hey bud truck looks good . Was just wondering what a paint job like that runs for . If you’re into vent shades , I just installed some paint matched ones on my truck over the window . It makes the window look shorter or “chopped” per say . And they are low profile . Just think it may look good on your truck if your ever looking for more ideas


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#54 ·
Thanks for all the feedback. I know this look isn't for everyone, but it's exactly what I wanted.

As for paint job cost, expect to pay at least $10K for quality work. I had quotes as high as $30K! I actually had a hard time finding shops that wanted to do a full paint job. The business model seems to be only accident repair these days.

Here's a few more shots...

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#55 ·
I’m really glad it looks so good without that emblem.😁
 
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#57 ·
Been living in Port Charlotte, Florida for a year now and the state welcomed me with a direct hit by Hurricane Ian. We have lots of home repairs to complete, but it could have been much worse. Just prior to the hurricane, I sent my headlights in for some repair. The upper row of DRLs on one light went out. Since they had to be opened, I figured we might as well do some upgrades. The side markers were changed from amber to white and RGB demon eyes were added to the projectors.
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#58 ·
Two years later and I still really dig your truck.👍🏻🍻😎
 
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