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Those wheels are spot on and make the truck look great with the wider stance. It's really the one thing missing from this truck.

I think the Goodyear Territory MTs are a really nice looking tire. I hope they offer a lot more sizes in the future for more customization.
 
Decided to change the look of the front and rear bumpers. I’d been looking at aftermarket rear bumpers. Seeing there’s not anything available for the front to match, I figured I’d go a different route. Had the front and rear bumpers coated in Line-X coating. I also had the silver fascia skid plate, the front and rear bow ties done. I haven’t installed the rear bow tie yet. It may not be something for everyone, but I think it turned out pretty good. It’s going to take a big a$$ rock to chip it now 😂
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Decided to change the look of the front and rear bumpers. I’d been looking at aftermarket rear bumpers. Seeing there’s not anything available for the front to match, I figured I’d go a different route. Had the front and rear bumpers coated in Line-X coating. I also had the silver fascia skid plate, the front and rear bow ties done. I haven’t installed the rear bow tie yet. It may not be something for everyone, but I think it turned out pretty good. It’s going to take a big a$$ rock to chip it now 😂View attachment 9821View attachment 9822View attachment 9823View attachment 9824View attachment 9825View attachment 9826
Sweet! What did that run ya?
 
Decided to change the look of the front and rear bumpers. I’d been looking at aftermarket rear bumpers. Seeing there’s not anything available for the front to match, I figured I’d go a different route. Had the front and rear bumpers coated in Line-X coating. I also had the silver fascia skid plate, the front and rear bow ties done. I haven’t installed the rear bow tie yet. It may not be something for everyone, but I think it turned out pretty good. It’s going to take a big a$$ rock to chip it now 😂View attachment 9821View attachment 9822View attachment 9823View attachment 9824View attachment 9825View attachment 9826
Looks good to me! Did they pull all the parts or do it as one spray?

I'm about to Line-X my rocker panels and doors to the top of the rough orange peel section. It's got so many rock chips it looks like shit. It might not look as refined as nice shiny new paint, but it will be effective and protect the sheet metal.
 
Looks good to me! Did they pull all the parts or do it as one spray?

I'm about to Line-X my rocker panels and doors to the top of the rough orange peel section. It's got so many rock chips it looks like shit. It might not look as refined as nice shiny new paint, but it will be effective and protect the sheet metal.
They pulled it apart and sprayed each part individually. They said it was very time consuming, but it achieved the best look. I had them leave the factory plastic on both bumpers alone. Didn’t want them covered at this point.


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They pulled it apart and sprayed each part individually. They said it was very time consuming, but it achieved the best look. I had them leave the factory plastic on both bumpers alone. Didn’t want them covered at this point.


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Yeah, when I Line-Xd my lower facia, it took more time to pull than I thought it would. I masked some of the areas where bolts and plastic trim mated to prevent fitting issues. It is definitely a project to do it right.
 
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Added the Peak sway bar relocation blocks today. Knowing how the correct sway bar geometry on my lowered Ram R/T affected ride and handling, I figured this was a no brainer addition. Running the Peak 2.25” lift with Cognito upper control arms.

(FYI: the service manual I have calls for 37ftlbs torque for the clamp bolts)
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Added the Peak sway bar relocation blocks today. Knowing how the correct sway bar geometry on my lowered Ram R/T affected ride and handling, I figured this was a no brainer addition. Running the Peak 2.25” lift with Cognito upper control arms.

(FYI: the service manual I have calls for 37ftlbs torque for the clamp bolts)
Mine are arriving today.

Did you have to discount the sway bar mounts at the lower control arm to install?
 
Mine are arriving today.

Did you have to discount the sway bar mounts at the lower control arm to install?
No, just take the four 10mm clamp bolts off let the sway bar drop slowly. Install the blocks with the factory bolts. Then raise the bar up and install the bar with the provided bolts. I have an eBay service manual that says the bolts are torqued to 37ftlbs.
 
Decided to change the look of the front and rear bumpers. I’d been looking at aftermarket rear bumpers. Seeing there’s not anything available for the front to match, I figured I’d go a different route. Had the front and rear bumpers coated in Line-X coating. I also had the silver fascia skid plate, the front and rear bow ties done. I haven’t installed the rear bow tie yet. It may not be something for everyone, but I think it turned out pretty good. It’s going to take a big a$$ rock to chip it now 😂View attachment 9821View attachment 9822View attachment 9823View attachment 9824View attachment 9825View attachment 9826
Where did you get the black and red 6.2L logo for the hood? I have the same white ZR2 but all my logos are chrome lined. I like your black ones better but I hate the chrome 6.2L on the black hood scoop. I want it in white but they don't make it.
 
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Where did you get the black and red 6.2L logo for the hood? I have the same white ZR2 but all my logos are chrome lined. I like your black ones better but I hate the chrome 6.2L on the black hood scoop. I want it in white but they don't make it.
Amazon has them, as well as eBay. Here’s a link to the ones from Amazon.
 
Amazon has them, as well as eBay. Here’s a link to the ones from Amazon.

What I'd love is black with white border instead of red. That would look killer. I'm sure these are pretty easy to 3D print. I was going to ask a buddy.
 
What I'd love is black with white border instead of red. That would look killer. I'm sure these are pretty easy to 3D print. I was going to ask a buddy.
I can make some for you with my laser. I'm going to make a set of them for mine.
 
Back in September 2024 this truck (2022 ZR2) left us stranded for the second time 4 hours from home. I'd been looking for an excuse to get a Baby Max ZR2 because of the amount of traveling we do. We got towed to Northside Chevrolet in San Antonio, the same dealership we were towed to the first time we were stranded. Needless to say, Northside had two Baby Max ZR2s in stock, both equipped identically. After waiting five days with no ETA on a Fuel Pump Control Module, I started negotiating for a new ZR2. Northside treated me very well, and I purchased a Sterling Gray Metallic Baby Max ZR2. The only thing this one doesn't have it the multiflex tailgate.

I say all this in this thread because with the new truck comes new mods.

I started moding it fairly quickly, but failed to document most of them with pictures and posts in the forum. I'll list what I have done and try to get some pictures snapped and start documenting future mods.

The new truck came with the GM Bead Lock rims, Rock Guards along with removable steps and the hard tonneau cover.

To date I have added:
Ceramic windshield and all windows tint, PPF Hood and Front Bumper, Ceramic Coated full truck, Blacked out chrome Flow Tie, full BedRug, Ultimate9 Battery Monitor, OCDPlug Screen Protector, LED License Plate Lights, Lasfit LED Reverse Light Bulbs, Bed Stake Pocket Covers. McGard Tailgate Lock, Mangoal Front and Rear Dash Cam, Diesel Fill Cap, Hitch Cover. BoostAuto Mods: High Beam to Spot Mirror Mod, All Lights Mod (6 High Mod), Auto Fogs Mod, Dual Function (Third Brake Light Bed Cargo & Reverse) Wiring Harness. Kaos Designs: Anti Glare Hood Scoop Kit, Sill Plate Protection , Anti Glare Dash Kit. SmartStopStart. GM/Baja Designs ditch light and harness. GM/Kicker Subwoofer wired into Bose subwoofer channel, Kicker control knob. Desert Does It Seat Jackers and Seat Multimount.

Yesterday, I installed the PodHoles rear step lights and changed out the Dar Essentials ZR2 emblems for the eBay dark ZR2 emblems with the red number 2. And either this weekend or next week I plan to install the Peak Suspension 2.25" Lift, Peak Sway Bar Drop Brackets and Dirt King Upper Control Arms.
 
Back in September 2024 this truck (2022 ZR2) left us stranded for the second time 4 hours from home. I'd been looking for an excuse to get a Baby Max ZR2 because of the amount of traveling we do. We got towed to Northside Chevrolet in San Antonio, the same dealership we were towed to the first time we were stranded. Needless to say, Northside had two Baby Max ZR2s in stock, both equipped identically. After waiting five days with no ETA on a Fuel Pump Control Module, I started negotiating for a new ZR2. Northside treated me very well, and I purchased a Sterling Gray Metallic Baby Max ZR2. The only thing this one doesn't have it the multiflex tailgate.

I say all this in this thread because with the new truck comes new mods.

I started moding it fairly quickly, but failed to document most of them with pictures and posts in the forum. I'll list what I have done and try to get some pictures snapped and start documenting future mods.

The new truck came with the GM Bead Lock rims, Rock Guards along with removable steps and the hard tonneau cover.

To date I have added:
Ceramic windshield and all windows tint, PPF Hood and Front Bumper, Ceramic Coated full truck, Blacked out chrome Flow Tie, full BedRug, Ultimate9 Battery Monitor, OCDPlug Screen Protector, LED License Plate Lights, Lasfit LED Reverse Light Bulbs, Bed Stake Pocket Covers. McGard Tailgate Lock, Mangoal Front and Rear Dash Cam, Diesel Fill Cap, Hitch Cover. BoostAuto Mods: High Beam to Spot Mirror Mod, All Lights Mod (6 High Mod), Auto Fogs Mod, Dual Function (Third Brake Light Bed Cargo & Reverse) Wiring Harness. Kaos Designs: Anti Glare Hood Scoop Kit, Sill Plate Protection , Anti Glare Dash Kit. SmartStopStart. GM/Baja Designs ditch light and harness. GM/Kicker Subwoofer wired into Bose subwoofer channel, Kicker control knob. Desert Does It Seat Jackers and Seat Multimount.

Yesterday, I installed the PodHoles rear step lights and changed out the Dar Essentials ZR2 emblems for the eBay dark ZR2 emblems with the red number 2. And either this weekend or next week I plan to install the Peak Suspension 2.25" Lift, Peak Sway Bar Drop Brackets and Dirt King Upper Control Arms.
Congrats and enjoy my friend!
 

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