jQuery not supported.



Ideas for cheap mods?

Moderator: StarsnBars
Forum rules
This is NOT the place to post topics that could be better classified in another category. Please make every attempt to post in an appropriate category before posting here.

Ideas for cheap mods?

Postby BigRedZ71 [OP] » Mar 05 2012, 12:23am

Well it's almost the end of winter and I have run out of Christmas presents to put on my truck. I'm waiting until over time picks up at work so I can dive back into so major mods. I'm just looking for some ideas of cheap mods to hold me over until I start getting after it. I've already done the debadging and the plasti-dip, changing over to LED's, and laying vinyl over my stock wood grain. Any ideas? Thank.
Original Poster
BigRedZ71
Firing on 8 cylinders [L1]
Firing on 8 cylinders [L1]
Posts: 82
Topics: 19
Images: 6
Blogs: 0
Joined: Jan 09 2012, 11:38pm
Years of membership: 1 year of membership
Location: United States
Group Membership:
Registered users
Related Topics  What other free or cheap mods   Looking for a cheap way to get some sound.   Cheap-*ss Catch Can   Getting a Little More Power- CHEAP?   LOOKING FOR CHEAP TRICKS   question about cheap intakes   Adding a lift for cheap   cheap simple upgrades   Wheel choice, CHEAP!   Cheap Black Rims   Looking for cheap seat covers   Need nice cheap chrome rims   Who sells a cheap y pipe with cats 4.8 nbs   Lot of parts for sale NNBS sierra. CHEAP 
Uncategorized Truck Topics Sponsor
Advertise Here

Re: Ideas for cheap mods?

Postby allterrainjoe » Mar 05 2012, 12:27am

Cheap mod I liked was to install the tailgate assist strut . works great..
Image
User avatar
allterrainjoe
Shifting into Fourth Gear [L3]
Shifting into Fourth Gear [L3]
Posts: 1492
Topics: 70
Images: 69
Blogs: 4
Joined: Dec 11 2011, 4:59pm
Years of membership: 1 year of membership
Location: ontario canada
Year: 2011
Make/Model: GMC Sierra
Extra Info: all terrain z71 slt
Group Membership:
TOTM Winner
Forum Moderator
Registered users

Re: Ideas for cheap mods?

Postby StarsnBars » Mar 05 2012, 1:26am

Painting your engine cover is cheap. Can of Krylon, blue painter tape, and alittle imagination, along with a day off and a cold beverage or two.
There are some posts in the "Engine " section that show this mod. I did mine, and allways act like I'm checking my oil at gas stations just to show it off. :lol:
Image
User avatar
StarsnBars
Shifting into Sixth Gear! [L3]
Shifting into Sixth Gear! [L3]
Posts: 3252
Topics: 114
Images: 33
Blogs: 0
Joined: Feb 17 2011, 12:48am
Years of membership: 2 years of membership2 years of membership
Location: Davenport Iowa
Year: 2012
Make/Model: Chevrolet Silverado
Variant: VHO/Vortec Max
Extra Info: H.D. 2500 Vortec 6.0
Group Membership:
Forum Moderator
Registered users

Re: Ideas for cheap mods?

Postby BigRedZ71 [OP] » Mar 05 2012, 1:36am

Funny you should say the Stars....I did that a few months ago. And I did the cover to my Volant CAI to match a week or so ago.
Attachments
IMAG0121.jpg
Original Poster
BigRedZ71
Firing on 8 cylinders [L1]
Firing on 8 cylinders [L1]
Posts: 82
Topics: 19
Images: 6
Blogs: 0
Joined: Jan 09 2012, 11:38pm
Years of membership: 1 year of membership
Location: United States
Group Membership:
Registered users

Re: Ideas for cheap mods?

Postby StarsnBars » Mar 05 2012, 1:49am

Ahh great minds think alike,,,,nice job,,, looks great. :shock:
The tailgate strut is cool to. I got one at a local auto parts store.
Image
User avatar
StarsnBars
Shifting into Sixth Gear! [L3]
Shifting into Sixth Gear! [L3]
Posts: 3252
Topics: 114
Images: 33
Blogs: 0
Joined: Feb 17 2011, 12:48am
Years of membership: 2 years of membership2 years of membership
Location: Davenport Iowa
Year: 2012
Make/Model: Chevrolet Silverado
Variant: VHO/Vortec Max
Extra Info: H.D. 2500 Vortec 6.0
Group Membership:
Forum Moderator
Registered users

Re: Ideas for cheap mods?

Postby Toasted_311 » Mar 05 2012, 2:17am

You could sand the Volant tube smooth and paint it too. Did the entire airbox on mine but just the edge of the lid, entire fuse box, ecm cover, brake res cap, rad surge bottle cap etc etc.

This tailgate strut...would one work on my 05?
I've done so much with so little for so long, that I can do anything with nothing
User avatar
Toasted_311
Automotive Technician
Automotive Technician
Combustion on 2 pistons [L2]
Combustion on 2 pistons [L2]
Posts: 246
Topics: 16
Images: 5
Blogs: 0
Joined: Jan 27 2012, 11:45pm
Years of membership: 1 year of membership
Location: West Memphis, AR
Year: 2005
Make/Model: GMC Sierra
Extra Info: 4.8 SLE Ext Cab
Group Membership:
Automotive Technicians
Registered users

Re: Ideas for cheap mods?

Postby BigRedZ71 [OP] » Mar 05 2012, 2:20am

I didn't even think to do the intake tube. Going to have to run to Autozone and get more paint.
Original Poster
BigRedZ71
Firing on 8 cylinders [L1]
Firing on 8 cylinders [L1]
Posts: 82
Topics: 19
Images: 6
Blogs: 0
Joined: Jan 09 2012, 11:38pm
Years of membership: 1 year of membership
Location: United States
Group Membership:
Registered users

Re: Ideas for cheap mods?

Postby StarsnBars » Mar 05 2012, 2:24am

Yes they make struts for that year. I got mine at Advanced Auto Parts. On the shelf.
Image
User avatar
StarsnBars
Shifting into Sixth Gear! [L3]
Shifting into Sixth Gear! [L3]
Posts: 3252
Topics: 114
Images: 33
Blogs: 0
Joined: Feb 17 2011, 12:48am
Years of membership: 2 years of membership2 years of membership
Location: Davenport Iowa
Year: 2012
Make/Model: Chevrolet Silverado
Variant: VHO/Vortec Max
Extra Info: H.D. 2500 Vortec 6.0
Group Membership:
Forum Moderator
Registered users

Re: Ideas for cheap mods?

Postby 1500VHO » Mar 05 2012, 2:32am

Hi BigRed,

How about this mod?

Link: SS

You can buy them here:

Link: Hawks Third Gen

:D
ImageImage
User avatar
1500VHO
Contributor
Contributor
Combustion on 8 pistons [L2]
Combustion on 8 pistons [L2]
Posts: 973
Topics: 26
Images: 27
Blogs: 2
Joined: Dec 07 2011, 12:01am
Years of membership: 1 year of membership
Location: Ludington, MI
Year: 2005
Make/Model: Chevrolet Silverado
Variant: VHO/Vortec Max
Extra Info: 1 of 4701 built
Group Membership:
Supporters
Registered users

Return to Uncategorized Truck Topics

 

  • Similar topics
    Replies
    Views
    Last post

Common search terms

mine great ideas think work mods cheap install start done didn year nice looks back make engine stock getting

It is currently May 18 2013, 4:48pm

Login  •  Register
SHOP TALK (Live Chat)
Uncategorized Truck Topics Forum
Uncategorized Truck TopicsThis is an all-purpose area for Silverado/Sierra truck related discussion. These forums typically contain truck related but ill-assorted topics unfit for any other category.
To create a new topic in Uncategorized Truck Topics, click this button:
Previous topic Next topic
Random Image Attachments
dome lights
dome lights
Attached by: GoAudio
Truck vs. ....
Truck vs. ....
Attached by: FightinTexasAggie
1964 Chevrolet C-10 for ...
1964 Chevrolet C-10 for ...
Attached by: gil120
Black Truck Roll Call!
Black Truck Roll Call!
Attached by: andersonj05
Sitewide News Sitemaps & Feeds

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: Google Adsense [Bot], Magpie/Brandwatch [Bot] and 9 guests