Right out of the box, the Chevrolet Silverado Trail Boss is an impressive machine, integrating the off-road goodies of the Z71 package with a substantial two-inch suspension lift. But, as is often the case, some enthusiasts simply want more. California-based GM Authority reader Jeff B is one of those enthusiasts, adding a number of carefully selected upgrades to the factory spec to create the following GM Authority Readers’ Ride.
This particular model is a 2020 Silverado Trail Boss LT (as opposed to the Trail Boss Custom), with a Crew Cab and Short Bed body configuration. The exterior is covered in Black paint, giving it a somewhat sinister vibe, especially offset by all the red details, including the red tow hooks, red brake calipers, red Z71 badging, and red tail lamps.
This thing looks mean, no doubt about it, but there’s more to Jeff’s Silverado Trail Boss than the color scheme. This pickup is also riding on meaty 305/70R18 rubber, blessing the pickup with a 84.5-inch track width.
The rubber fits under sizable fender flares, which mount to the sides of Jeff’s Silverado Trail Boss with a cool rivet style along the outer edges, plus a flat-black finish. There’s also a set of off-road running boards.
The suspension includes a BDS 2.5-inch coilover lift kit with Fox remote reservoir shocks and DSC control. Under the hood, we find the 5.3L V8 L84 engine fitted with the GM High performance intake and exhaust, plus a Pedal Commander to tune the throttle response.
As GM Authority reported previously, the Silverado ZRX is headed down the pipeline to slot in above the current Silverado Trail Boss with a more robust suspension, DSSV dampers from MultiMatic, front and rear electronic lockers, and modified bumpers for greater approach and departure angles. Sounds like a sweet setup, but in the meantime, we’re happy to ogle Jeff’s 2020 Silverado Trail Boss.
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Looks pretty good with a nice suspension set up. Only hang up for me is the plastic finish fender flares, looks incomplete and anyone can tell they were an aftermarket tack on, paint to match and you’re all set.
For the money I would’ve skipped the overpriced and mostly ineffective intake and exhaust and just upgrade to the 6.2.
Great comments , definitely going to color Match the Air design flares , and the 6.2 will be the next build for sure , the Air intake and exhaust do add some HP and sounds great ,
In the future when doing stories on the Trail Boss, please refer to it as either the LT Trail Boss or the Custom Trail Boss. There is a difference, which few of your readers don’t realize… Thanks.
This is an LT.
hey man what’s the name of them fender flares. and where did you order?? would definitely appreciate the info. looks good buddy!!
Looks good with the matching red calipers. Were they painted or are those the caliper covers? They look bigger than stock calipers but hard to tell in the pics.
The rear are MGP caliper covers. the front calipers are painted. The front Covers from MGP did not fit without rubbing on the wheel.
When you pay that much fur the Z71/Trail Boss set up, then take all the suspension goodies you paid for out and put in your own, why pay extra? Just get a 4×4 and then go to town with the upgrades.
You can definitely start a build with any 4×4 that has the trim level and options you want. the ” Z71 Components” are low end Rancho Shocks. No big loss there. The Traill Boss LT Z71 has features that other trim levels don’t have that I wanted. If you start with an RST or a LTZ. and want a similar stance, you can go with 4.5″ coil over, or something really aggressive like a Baja Kits long Travel set up and add Fibre Werx fenders and bed side panels and you are ready for a Baja run.
what is the name and brand of those fender flares. would love to know.
Air design USA , ordered them directly , and thanks for positive feedback
Air Design USA in Vista California
hey man what’s the name of them fender flares. and where did you order?? would definitely appreciate the info. looks good buddy!!
Hi, I would like to know the exact model of the running boards. Thanks
CJ
I would also be interested in the brand and model of the running boards. also, the brand and style of wheel on this particular truck. thank you
running boards are go rhino RB 20, Wheels are Fuel 9×18 -12 with 305 70 18 BFG TO2.