1UPPER’s 2020 GMC 2500HD AT4 4x4 Build

The tune is supposed to add 81hp and 144 lbs of torque. I don’t plan on changing the turbo or anything else to it at the moment. I’ll already be over 500 hp and 1,000 lbs of torque. Should be a lot of fun!

 

Only 1000 ft lbs? That's not the 1 upper we all know.
That's pretty sweet man, that seems like a ton of fun. Keep us posted and roll some coal

 

Technically, I’ll be right below 1,100 lbs of torque. I can’t roll coal since I still have my def system. It’s about $7k to delete the whole def system! Not interested in messing with all that and voiding my warranty. I did order my wheels the other day. I’ve got a 2-3 months before I even get my rims though.

 

I'll be standing by for updates. You always do it right so the next steps will be exciting to see.

 

Looking really good !

 

Let me know how you like that on your DMAX as I have been eyeing one for our Ford 6.7. It is very appealing.

 

I finally got around to installing my illuminated GMC front emblem. I’m very happy with the results!

 

Looks great. You going to change the yellow cab lights to white too?

 

No. I actually like the yellow mirror and upper cab lights as they are. I will change certain things but I want to enjoy the truck without going to crazy. I don’t know if I can resist the temptation to change things though. lol

 

Well I just took it for a test run and man what a difference!! I saw 32 lbs on the boost while doing a decent pull. It’s very easy to install and easy to use.

 

You know you'll change them to multi-colored twinkling when Christmas comes around lol.

 

I have been planning my GMC build since the first day I bought my truck. I ordered my American Force forged wheels a few weeks ago and I’m excited to see them in person!

The McGaughys 7”-9” lift kit I wanted released yesterday and I’ll be one of the first ones to get it on order this week. I haven’t determined my exact tires size just yet since I need to see the kit on the truck to determine clearances with my rims.

I ordered all my rigid industries lights to mount on my aftermarket front and rear bumpers. It’s going to be a lot bigger than what I was first thinking but I’m not surprised I like having a big truck. Lol

This is a good reference to the size, stance and look of what my truck will look like when it’s all done. It should take me a few months to get all the parts, powder coating and build work finished. I can’t wait to see it come together!

 

Can't wait to see it come together!

 

Can't wait to see it with the new lift and shoes.

 

Should be as good as your construction projects.

 

Can't wait to see your transformation to this rig

 

Thank you! I keep forgetting to mail you out that Bitchin Camaro Beer. I’ll try and get it shipped out soon.

 

My urge to go big is a sickness really. Haha My current trailers are all regular toe hitch hook ups. If and when I do a fifth wheel trailer I’ll either get a tow pig for it or have a custom built trailer to work with my lifted truck. Still waiting to see what Toyota does for the 4th gen tundra.

 

Some of my Rigid lights came in this week for my Fusion bumpers. These Q-series fog lights for my front bumper are massive!

 

My rims arrived this week! I’m very happy with how they turned out!

My lift kit has been ordered but it will likely take 2 weeks or more to get.

 

I hate every time this thread pops back up because it makes me hate the tundra even more

 

Really?! The tundra is a great truck. I’ve had four Tundras and all of them were very reliable trucks.

 

This is very close to the profile and layout of my Fusion Gladiator front bumper. I have the Rigid Q-series lights going in the corners and they will line up with my headlights. I elected to have the tow hooks and a single row 20” light bar in the middle. I should have them in a few weeks. I ordered a matching rear Fusion bumper as well.
Fusion bumper with the Q series fog lights.

 

So my renderings are done. This is very close to what my GMC build is going to look like. Most of my parts are already in or on the way. I’ll be sending everything off to my powder coater in the next few weeks. Can’t wait to get it rolling!