cato's 2015 Silverado Build

cato · May 4, 2016

So my birthday is early June. Last year it happened to fall on a Wednesday. Tuesday is trash pick up day. So Tuesday morning as I'm putting out the trash my wife was heading out to work. As she's pulling out of the driveway she rolls the window down to say bye and says to me..."so what do you want for your birthday anyway?" I casually look over at my 2008 Pathfinder with over 100k mi on it and reply..." How about a new truck?" She laughs. I laugh and she drives off.

Later that same day I'm at work and get a text from her. Says..."so you really want a new truck?" And I'm like oh shit she's actually thinking about it!! Now I'm gettin a bit excited! I reply "Sure!" She replies "Ok, I'm off on Friday. See what you like and we'll go looking" I'm like Haha! YES!!!

And the story goes...
Here she sits 1 week later lol

09chevyman · May 4, 2016

Absolutely an outstanding truck!
Do you have any modifications planned?

ferraiolo1 · May 4, 2016

Exact same truck as mine, minus two doors. But my story isn't as cool as yours!

cato · May 4, 2016

09chevyman said:
Absolutely an outstanding truck!
Do you have any modifications planned?

I do! And thanks!

cato · May 4, 2016

Ok so I'm gonna take you guys through an 11 month timeline of changes and mods.
First was a BAK Bed Rug. Love this thing! And it's surprisingly durable.
Added it about 3-4 weeks after I got her home.

Same day I also added a BAK Revolver tonneau. Low profile, hard, rolling aluminum locking cover.

cato · May 4, 2016

Towards the middle of August I added a Rough Country 2" level kit ( lower strut spacer only) and 2" Ready Lift rear blocks.
A week later some BFG KO2's 33" were also put on. These tires absolutely rock. They've got to be the best tires in snow I've had. Before these I was sold on Bridgestone Dueler REVO's.

cato · May 4, 2016

The last couple of upgrades I did before winter fell was a HID conversion from DDM Tuning and a rear tailgait Pop n Lock.
The tailgate Pop n Lock is super convenient. Was a PITA having to use the key every time!

cato · May 4, 2016

So I'll say "Phase 1" of my project came to an end. No updates or additions/mods all winter.
Instead I researched and planned for a major overhaul that began this Spring.
On to "Phase 2" lol

cato · May 4, 2016

Phase 2 began on Saturday April 16th.
Recon lighting swap out. Tails and 3rd Brake light.

Before:

After:

cato · May 4, 2016

On Sunday April 17th there was more...
Today's project was front nose blackout.

Before:

During:

And After:

So basically Recon Headlight swap with HID conversion, Black Grille swap and new Black painted bumper!

cato · May 4, 2016

Also happened to receive my Range AFM Delete module on the 15th so I plugged that in and love having full time V8 mode!
In case peeps are curious there was zero change in my mpg's. : )

cato · May 4, 2016

So with the help of a very good friend we finished the front end on Sunday afternoon in about 3 hours and then kicked back for a few cold ones! Well deserved!

Late Sunday afternoon my truck was dropped off at CT Valley Truck and Off Road in Ellington,CT for owner Brent Moser to do his magic. I told him I wanted a Beast!!

2 Days later he texted me this pic! What the...??

cato · May 4, 2016

Over the next 4 days this guy completed some unbelievable work! So much thanks to him and his staff for my new toy.
The plan was...

- BDS 6" lift with Fox DSC coilover upgrade and Fox rears with new Glide Ride springs.
- DPR Stealth wheels. 20x10 and -12 offset
- Toyo RT's 35x12.50
- aFe Power catback exhaust
- Yukon 4.10 gear swap
- AMP Power steps
- Airaid Jr CAI
- Bushwhacker flairs

and this is what I received on Thursday afternoon! I was PUMPED!!!

cato · May 4, 2016

Happy to say Phase 2 has been completed and that's the entire build from day 1 to today! I am now broke with a grin on my face from cheek to cheek! lol

Time to start saving for Phase 3! :lol:

ps I think the wife regrets my birthday present and is ready to disown me at this point. I just keep telling her I'm having a midlife crisis and to just be happy I'm not out having an affair! Haha.

Neumonic · May 4, 2016

Thanks for sharing, truck looks great!!

SgtShiv · May 4, 2016

Great looking truck, look forward to your future mods

cato · May 4, 2016

Thanks guys. Some have probably already seen the finished product in the suspension forum but I figured I'd do this build thread to chronicle how it got to where it is now. : )

Thanks for looking.

JohnCyr · May 4, 2016

How much was the front grille/Bumper swap without the lights?

Love your truck! bought a 2015 1500 Crewcab shortbox LS in June as well before our wedding! But trucks in Canada are a little more expensive nowadays hahaha. So Im kinda broke now hahaha. But slowly adding mods! Yours looks stunning! Good Job!

ATSSSierra07 · May 4, 2016

Awesome looking truck. Its a beast!

Tokash23 · May 4, 2016

Cant wait till my midlife crisis lol

cato · May 4, 2016

Tokash23 said:
Cant wait till my midlife crisis lol

lol Watch out man! It's killer on the wallet.

Thanks again everyone for looking.

RideThisChevy · May 4, 2016

That truck is gorgeous man

good work!

cato · May 5, 2016

RideThisChevy said:
That truck is gorgeous man good work!

Thanks very much.

semicrazy · May 5, 2016

Truck is totally different now. Looks great. Nice story too.

JLarsen45 · May 5, 2016

Great build, quality choices, and Awesome end product. Have fun tearing around in that thing!

cato · May 5, 2016

Thanks again guys! Having a blast every time I drive it!
Just came out of the gym and there were a few police officers exiting also that were parked next to me. Even they commented on it. lol I like when even the cops in town dig your rig!! Haha!!

cato's 2015 Silverado Build

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