Author Topic: LML Silverado Duramax C-Max build thread part 4 (Read 177048 times)

DOOLEY · « **Reply #650 on:** September 18, 2017, 02:19:06 PM »

HEY BIG D, I'M GLAD YOU TRIED BEST ONE TIRE, I TOLD YOU, YOU WOULD BE TREATED FAIR. THEY ARE SOME REAL GOOD GUYS THERE. PS, DID YOU CALL DIESEL INJECTION YET ABOUT SQUARE D?

Flyin6 · « **Reply #651 on:** September 18, 2017, 02:58:28 PM »

Quote from: DOOLEY on September 18, 2017, 02:19:06 PM

HEY BIG D, I'M GLAD YOU TRIED BEST ONE TIRE, I TOLD YOU, YOU WOULD BE TREATED FAIR. THEY ARE SOME REAL GOOD GUYS THERE. PS, DID YOU CALL DIESEL INJECTION YET ABOUT SQUARE D?

Negative ghost rider on the call

Best 1 tire: Great folks!

Flyin6 · « **Reply #652 on:** September 20, 2017, 08:26:45 PM »

So today was the maiden voyage for the new 37" BFG KM2's. They did quite nicely. I didn't spin once even though I towed that Army trailer with 300 gallons of water and 100 gallons of fuel back a muddy trail for about a half mile.

Flyin6 · « **Reply #653 on:** September 20, 2017, 08:28:07 PM »

The size rocks these tires pick up are a bit more substantial than what the toyos would collect

Flyin6 · « **Reply #654 on:** September 20, 2017, 08:30:24 PM »

The truck didn't even slip a little bit climbing up this gravel covered slope. Honestly I expected to spin a bunch towing several thousand pounds of trailer. But I had the transfer in low range and it just crawled right up.

At big flex angles the tires are rubbing so I'll have to solve that little problem

Bigdave_185 · « **Reply #655 on:** September 20, 2017, 10:48:31 PM »

Time for a bigger lift or a solid axle swap. Better put a Cummins motor in while your at it. Just a bit more than a oil change right?

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Bob Smith · « **Reply #656 on:** September 20, 2017, 10:58:35 PM »

Quote from: Bigdave_185 on September 20, 2017, 10:48:31 PM

Time for a bigger lift or a solid axle swap. Better put a Cummins motor in while your at it. Just a bit more than a oil change right?

Oh no, not both trucks stuck in the garage not running

KensAuto · « **Reply #657 on:** September 20, 2017, 11:07:48 PM »

I forgot to mention the rock collecting ability of those tires!

Bigdave_185 · « **Reply #658 on:** September 20, 2017, 11:11:28 PM »

Maybe we can take the unmentionable named vehicle and put a d max motor in it, swap the other in to C max and make the other run. Cummins swap. Why? D swap and more HP

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JR · « **Reply #659 on:** September 21, 2017, 03:38:09 AM »

There is a simple writeup in another forum to open the rear wells a few inches. Did it on mine for the 35's and it helped.

https://youtu.be/LPE5ZpIgXF0

Bigdave_185 · « **Reply #660 on:** September 21, 2017, 11:01:44 AM »

Completed that one as well. Works

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JR · « **Reply #661 on:** September 21, 2017, 11:05:50 AM »

I used undercoating when I did mine.

Bigdave_185 · « **Reply #662 on:** September 22, 2017, 09:14:53 AM »

Back to this Dmax swap in to the other truck. Scrap the black one

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Flyin6 · « **Reply #663 on:** September 22, 2017, 11:04:10 AM »

So for my next trick, here we go playing headlight bulbs again.

The long tail of the first set of H3 bulbs did not fit the structure found immediately behind the projector headlight assembly requiring the bulbs replacement.

These were sourced because of their short base and 8000 lumen output. Far from what I wanted regarding output, my hope is to just get something to fit and provide satisfactory light for these deer ridden KY backroads I am constantly on

Flyin6 · « **Reply #664 on:** September 22, 2017, 11:04:57 AM »

So once again, out with the grill and headlight assemblies

Flyin6 · « **Reply #665 on:** September 22, 2017, 11:06:33 AM »

The bushy braided tail on the first set of bulbs was too big and would never fit the limited space I have to work with. THe newer Beamtec bulbs are much shorter

Flyin6 · « **Reply #666 on:** September 22, 2017, 11:10:43 AM »

Here is the new low beam shoehorned into its socket.

I do not like these H3 and H1 bulbs. They have a narrow base which is prone to wiggling about which allows for imprecise bulb positioning. I had to wrap a zip tie around the bulb collar and pull it taught to eliminate the wiggle. The factory Chevy H11 bulbs have no such nonsense going on.

So far I am singularly unimpressed with this chinese projector headlight junk I installed on my truck.

Flyin6 · « **Reply #667 on:** September 22, 2017, 11:11:40 AM »

Here's the provided H1 high beam bulb and the LED replacement

Flyin6 · « **Reply #668 on:** September 22, 2017, 11:12:08 AM »

Both bulbs in

Flyin6 · « **Reply #669 on:** September 22, 2017, 11:15:09 AM »

These headlight assemblies rely on rubber boots to waterproof the units. I had to slice through the back to allow me to slip it over the cooling grid of the bulb. I should plan to buy some goldfish to place inside the headlight assemblies as they fill with water over time

Flyin6 · « **Reply #670 on:** September 22, 2017, 11:20:20 AM »

And...

These new bulbs were also too "Long" requiring me to clearance the inner fender structure to allow them to physically fit

I peened the metal aft about 3/4" then sprayed it over with undercoating

I am really not liking this setup at this point but I do have need to see at night

I can only wonder how long I will be able to live with this thing

Flyin6 · « **Reply #671 on:** September 22, 2017, 11:23:37 AM »

Yea, I don't like that either...

And here we have it, done with 15 minutes to spare to get the pre-ranger off to a football game. We won again 28-20

So far 3-1 for the season and we won our preseason games as well

They are off from last year, completing a no loss season in 16. But they are getting it together and the pre-ranger is hitting hard out there!

DDS · « **Reply #672 on:** September 25, 2017, 07:35:46 AM »

I have said this along with others. Do yourself a favor, dump the eBay headlights, get a fresh pair of OEM housings & buy the kit below. I've had these on my Canyon diesel for over 18 months now & they just plain work. 18 months doesn't sound like a long time to develop an opinion, but whey you're talking about an HID kit it is...

https://www.theretrofitsource.com/all-products/h11-morimoto-elite.html?carDisplay=2011+Chevrolet+Silverado&preselect=47309&preselect_restrict=1

Flyin6 · « **Reply #673 on:** September 25, 2017, 09:47:55 AM »

Quote from: DDS on September 25, 2017, 07:35:46 AM

I have said this along with others. Do yourself a favor, dump the eBay headlights, get a fresh pair of OEM housings & buy the kit below. I've had these on my Canyon diesel for over 18 months now & they just plain work. 18 months doesn't sound like a long time to develop an opinion, but whey you're talking about an HID kit it is...

https://www.theretrofitsource.com/all-products/h11-morimoto-elite.html?carDisplay=2011+Chevrolet+Silverado&preselect=47309&preselect_restrict=1

I just did exactly that

I am tired of installing junk in this truck. So, I ordered a set of OEM (Although black housings) headlight assemblies along with the retrofit H-11 bulb kit with all the do-dads including the anti flicker capacitor.
Hopefully this will settle this headlight issue once and for all!

Bigdave_185 · « **Reply #674 on:** September 25, 2017, 11:37:34 PM »

Thank you

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Flyin6 · « **Reply #675 on:** September 26, 2017, 09:50:09 AM »

Quote from: Bigdave_185 on September 25, 2017, 11:37:34 PM

Thank you

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I thought about recognizing you dave, as being the first to suggest the retrofit folks
Good job!

Flyin6 · « **Reply #676 on:** September 26, 2017, 09:51:10 AM »

Thinking about changing the name of this thread to "The headlight thread."

Bigdave_185 · « **Reply #677 on:** September 26, 2017, 11:04:19 AM »

I don't believe I was the first. I think the previous time before you had a group of people saying you needed to spend a little $ to get quality

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Flyin6 · « **Reply #678 on:** September 26, 2017, 04:02:42 PM »

Quote from: Bigdave_185 on September 26, 2017, 11:04:19 AM

I don't believe I was the first. I think the previous time before you had a group of people saying you needed to spend a little $ to get quality

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Heck man, what's wrong with you?

I gave you credit points, like the gold star back in the second grade, like that

And you don't accept it

Watsa wrong wit U anyway? ;-)

stlaser · « **Reply #679 on:** September 26, 2017, 04:27:31 PM »

Well, he is DOT so points from the boss is like a black X on your back........

cudakidd53 · « **Reply #680 on:** September 26, 2017, 07:03:18 PM »

Quote from: stlaser on September 26, 2017, 04:27:31 PM

Well, he is DOT so points from the boss is like a black X on your back........

"Dad likes Dave better.......lets put a little fish guts under the seat of his truck!"

stlaser · « **Reply #681 on:** September 26, 2017, 07:56:46 PM »

I prefer a fresh killed woodchuck on the front passengers floor board with a block of wood under its chin so those beedy little eyes are staring right at you when you hop in the drivers seat.

TexasRedNeck · « **Reply #682 on:** September 26, 2017, 08:53:10 PM »

I prefer a live snake.....

Knew a guy once who worked oilfield for Weatherford (older gentlman who was retired when I met him) He had some great stories about how he grew up in the country catching rattlesnakes. When he went to work for Weatherford he would carry a cooler on the truck and toss the snakes he caught on rig sites in there. Some of the things he did with those snakes was downright mean. Put one is a guy's desk drawer in the office (dead) and once a guy asked what he had in the cooler he told him nothing. Guy insisted that he had beer in the cooler and would't share so he told him "go ahead and open the cooler". Needless to say the guy lost it when he opened the cooler.

Bigdave_185 · « **Reply #683 on:** September 26, 2017, 09:55:59 PM »

Don't be jealous because Dad likes me better than you bums. But that said I will not take credit for something I didn't do. But check out the what's for dinner post and see what's cooking!!

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TexasRedNeck · « **Reply #684 on:** September 26, 2017, 11:19:25 PM »

Dave, "daddy's favorites " usually get a blanket party....jus sayin

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stlaser · « **Reply #685 on:** September 26, 2017, 11:26:09 PM »

Quote from: TexasRedNeck on September 26, 2017, 11:19:25 PM

Dave, "daddy's favorites " usually get a blanket party....jus sayin

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Bigdave_185 · « **Reply #686 on:** September 27, 2017, 08:26:17 AM »

Quote from: TexasRedNeck on September 26, 2017, 11:19:25 PM

Dave, "daddy's favorites " usually get a blanket party....jus sayin

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Come on up son. We can handle it. Just bring the red sled so I can see ya coming down the street

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TexasRedNeck · « **Reply #687 on:** September 27, 2017, 08:34:18 AM »

Love this movie....

https://youtu.be/FRAO21O8SYY

Bigdave_185 · « **Reply #688 on:** September 27, 2017, 10:04:18 AM »

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cudakidd53 · « **Reply #689 on:** September 27, 2017, 04:27:10 PM »

This is my rifle, this is my gun......

EL TATE · « **Reply #690 on:** September 27, 2017, 05:05:55 PM »

"Easy, ya just don't lead 'em so much!"

Flyin6 · « **Reply #691 on:** September 27, 2017, 09:37:52 PM »

OK, Back to the headlight thread
Taking you people's advice I ordered two new OEM (Like) headlight assemblies and the Morimoto HID's that you all recommended

Another teardown. I did this one blind folded using a paperclip and a bandaid. I have become so familiar with the process I am now listed by GM as the world's SME on wasting money on headlight stuff on the 2011 HD Silverado!

Flyin6 · « **Reply #692 on:** September 27, 2017, 09:40:28 PM »

I am getting so disappointed in the quality of just about everything including about half of vagrants who call themselves Americans.
One of the LED flood lights is holding back a rain forest, and one of the Chinaman HID long range lights started rusting inside and has a puddle of rusty water in the base...JUNK!
Good one shown for comparison.

Flyin6 · « **Reply #693 on:** September 27, 2017, 09:41:36 PM »

Here are the new OEM headlight assemblies. I opted for a black interior surface to tone down all the chrome in the stockers

Flyin6 · « **Reply #694 on:** September 27, 2017, 09:42:35 PM »

And here is the retrofit folks Morimoto replacement HID parts. Loads of stuff right there

Flyin6 · « **Reply #695 on:** September 27, 2017, 09:43:27 PM »

I'm keeping the LED high beams since they have never failed and these are of recent vintage

Flyin6 · « **Reply #696 on:** September 27, 2017, 09:44:10 PM »

LED back to HID

Flyin6 · « **Reply #697 on:** September 27, 2017, 09:45:41 PM »

Quality of this stuff looks pretty good, but if this is chinaman junk, it will deteriorate quickly just like everything else they make does.

Bigdave_185 · « **Reply #698 on:** September 27, 2017, 09:46:35 PM »

Waiting for light update! As requested before. Long range dark road photo, twenty feet back from garage door or wall

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Flyin6 · « **Reply #699 on:** September 27, 2017, 09:47:29 PM »

So right off, I built up the new buckets with the new HID bulbs and the old LED high beam bulbs

I applied electrical tape in about the same locations as I found it on my stockers