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2007 Chevy Silverado Custom Trucks - Dealer Trucks to Cover Trucks
Two Trucks Go Under The Knife
Photography by Bob Carpenter, Steve Warner
Truckin Magazine
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October, 2008
While at Extreme Trucks, the Chevy also received new 20-inch KMC wheels, wrapped in 325/60R20 (35.4-inch) Nitto Terra Grappler tires.
While at Extreme Trucks, the Chevy also received new 20-inch KMC wheels, wrapped in 325/60
The lift, wheels/tires, and paint made a huge difference on our cover truck.
Taking a look at the '07 GMC Sierra, the matching 24-inch KMC wheels and 295/35R24 Nitto 420S tires looked good, thanks to a McGaughy's lowered suspension. Stopping the new rolling stock was a concern, so we made a trip to Baer Brake Systems in Phoenix.
Taking a look at the '07 GMC Sierra, the matching 24-inch KMC wheels and 295/35R24 Nitto 4
We had Baer add its new Xtreme Plus six-piston caliper setup to the Sierra. This would add serious performance with serious looks to the lowered counterpart.
We had Baer add its new Xtreme Plus six-piston caliper setup to the Sierra. This would add
With the stock calipers and rotors removed, the new cross-drilled and slotted Baer rotors were slid over the studs.
With the stock calipers and rotors removed, the new cross-drilled and slotted Baer rotors
Setting up the new six-piston caliper for the GMC mounting configuration was simple, thanks to the Baer mounting hardware. The new brake hose block was also bolted onto the caliper. This allows the factory hose to bolt right up to the caliper.
Setting up the new six-piston caliper for the GMC mounting configuration was simple, thank
After bolting on the mounting bracket, the assembly was bolted to the McGaughy's drop spindle.
After bolting on the mounting bracket, the assembly was bolted to the McGaughy's drop spin
Check out the awesome Baer brakes behind the KMC wheels. We were almost ready to go racing.
Check out the awesome Baer brakes behind the KMC wheels. We were almost ready to go racing
Moving to the rear, we added a new rear disc conversion from Baer. In these pictures, the calipers are red, but we later changed them to yellow.
Moving to the rear, we added a new rear disc conversion from Baer. In these pictures, the
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