Steve-o-08's Silverado Build Thread

[Steve-O-08]

Hello Everyone,

Here is the ongoing project that is my Silverado. My plans are to build it into more of a pro touring rig. Many people will just say why don't you just buy a Camaro. They just don't understand ;) I can see there are a few build threads on here that are awesome. I really like PCHRods C10R and TheJakeLSX's 1997 C1500 Build to name a couple. Great job guys.

My decision to go with this type of build started after I got a call from a friend of mine asking me if I wanted to participate in Truckin' Magazine's Throwdown. I had actually wanted to get into the event for the last two years but the truck was alway down when it came around.

After I said yes I realized there were a few more mods left to be done before, so upgrading brakes front and rear and wheels and tires got pushed to the front of my to-do list.

I upgraded the Front Calipers and rotors to the 05+ larger ones, EBC Green Stuff Pads and EBC Slotted rotors as well as Russell Performance Braided Stainless brake lines. Also painted the Calipers and Brackets to match the Chevrolet Orange on the engine. I used VHT True Orange Caliper paint which matches pretty well.



The 105,000 Mile stock brakes, Still +50% on the pads.



Rotor Comparison 12" vs 13"



Russell Performance Stainless Lines:








Front's done:




And the rears:



The truck stops much better now.


I wanted to get a stickier tire on next that would help with more than just straight line. So I decided to go with Nitto NT-05's. The new tires meant new wheels that had to be 18's so I jumped on Craigslist and found a set of Nissan Titan 5 spokes and got them mounted up.











Next up, Truckin' Throwdown.