I bought a NEW TRUCK, and it's GIANT

[@sellickusa]

Good to see another Maine'r crushing it. We both grew up with the bare minimum and we have succeed and making the American dream happen

[@LawrenceTolman]

good to meet another Mainer as well, and I appreciate it!

[@danielmays2926]

You love to see people you know doing great. Proud of you LT.

[@jsclayton]

Absolutely love my Bed Rug! Only regret is not getting the full one with the sides. I don’t have a spray in and have scratched up what would have been protected by it. Great looking truck!

[@ronaldnielson8591]

Yes, absolutely great.

[@owen33333]

Be sure to check the differential oil levels as they ship low. Also need to grease all fittings. I have the 2024 GMC 3500HD SLT CC LB

[@jameslytal5493]

I bought the rubber mat from rough country for my Silverado and I would highly recommend it as it is cast for full coverage. I enjoy your content. Keep it up!

[@Badge-vo7hq]

Absolutely love the new truck. Good job!

[@trentdawg2832]

Beautiful truck LT congrats on the new purchase, you def deserve it!!!!

[@LawrenceTolman]

appreciate that!

[@BobbyRollins-q8z]

I added a clear vinyl hose from the cover drains and exited through the rubber grommets in the front of the bed. Been in use for 25 years now.

[@pedrolabrada5591]

They use to install those like that years ago. I had one on my old F1 50 step side

[@elcaminomant]

Bed Rug all the way! Nice truck LT!

[@bmxican1023]

Hell yea congrats on the new truck! I’m not a fan of tonneau covers but that’s just personal preference. I like the bed carpet, didn’t know that was a thing!

[@FlexFreightCorp]

Hey, Love the truck Looking to get the same exact. Good luck with yours. God bless 💪👍👊

[@Alamagosa]

Your father and I seem to have the same taste in pickups. I have a 2002 Sonoma with the 4-cylinder 2.2L, extended cab, split bench seat, manual transmission, manual everything, but at least it has a CD player and oddly enough cruise control. Fewer bells and whistles means something is less likely to break. I bought a rubber garage mat and cut it to fit in the bed.

[@bryanhensley4148]

Cool truck Like the color and absence of chrome

[@brandonshelton4875]

Congrats on the new ride, awesome truck!

[@slidewide1999]

DeeZee makes application specific rubber bed mats that fit perfectly, I’ve been collecting them over the years for different trucks lol. Absolutely the best $150ish add for any truck. I haul dirt bikes 90% of the time and the bed mat is a great addition, tolerates oil, gas, etc spills, and keeps things from sliding around. I have same Nfab steps too. They’ve saved the sides from parking lot dings and rocks from the tire more than once! Sweet ZR2! Probably my next truck.

[@raging_regal8429]

Congrats on the new addition, LT. Love my 23 2500 HD Denali. I also agree that these roads around the Springs suck! ✌🏻

[@agerardomp]

CONGRATULATIONS it's cool your new truck!! 😮 Enjoy so much! 😊

[@Michael-di6ss]

Love the truck, enjoy it mate.

[@danielmartinez761]

I recently bought this same truck few mo ths ago and i absolutly love it! My first new truck in 14 years. I was never a diesel fan until i needed one to pull my 32 ft camling trailer and boy i regeret waiting this long. My last gas truck i had for 14 yrs and i hope this one lasts me longer

[@FlexFreightCorp]

I’ve been on the fence between diesel and gas but I’m gonna go diesel also. That torque

[@krnwhitlow]

Nice truck,...I'm a gmc guy , glad to see you doing well..great job

[@Over_Taxed_USA]

Love the color!

[@jakewade7388]

Bed liner, cover, rug, and mat. I think you have it covered.

[@nealinator]

Nice new truck. Love the color vs the black. I am a big fan of the Amp steps. Those you put on are so high they are nearly useless. But some like a step like that for the look. And I like that my Amp steps look clean and more like a truck without steps when retracted.

[@josemuniz2878]

Nice truck. I just got a 2024 AT4X in 2500 and love it.

[@Compactor_08]

That would be bad ass with the red and get the red tow hitch as well. Great idea!!!

[@pedrolabrada5591]

The rug is very comfortable on your knees when you have to get up on the bed and crawl around with stuff. But I always keep the bed covered.

[@taylor5542]

Stealth 67 and a tune. Perfect Chevy. 🤙🏻

[@bm9860sts]

Love it. Yes definitely the Red would look good on the steps.

[@ChevyARt15]

Nice. My dad and I were opposite when it came to modifications. He said the way the factory did it was the best way and you can't improve it.

[@crash5811]

My Boss/owner is the same way, and im completely opposite. Annoys him when i roll into work on my ZX14R w the full race exhaust and suspension mods, heated seat and grips 😂😂

[@osrr6422]

Cool! I bought my custom 2500 this year, same color (love it!), but with the 6.6 gas / 10speed. I ended up with GMs high clearence steps. They're coated aluminum. They're ok, will probably go with power steps down the road.

[@sschevmale24]

Any problems. How's mpg

[@osrr6422]

@@sschevmale24 As of 5K miles, no issues. And pretty much a solid 12.5mpg all the time.

[@richardharvey8939]

Ran rubber mats for years until I went to a flat bed. Rubber and spray in perfect combo long as it’s a thick mat.

[@marcmo7138]

Thunderstorm gray. Love it.

[@Cuhh346]

Such a big upgrade from the last gen electronics/ interior design

[@ryt2carry]

Beautiful truck, congratulations.

[@beausmith3900]

Lt, i had a similar tonneau, i loved it. Only problem for me, i let the snow and ice build up on it ( i live in idaho) and it caved in, broke the whoe rail system.

[@burtonhenggeler6668]

Hey LT. I grew up in CS. You mentioned powder coat. There’s a place in town called Pikes Peak Powder. Talk to Ryan or Get ahold of Tito at Pikes Peak Indian (Owner). They matched up the colors of some parts I needed perfectly.

[@darwonboyful]

Awesome looking truck.

[@turbochardged]

in my state, windshields can only be tinted to the A1 line.

[@danielanderson7855]

I picked up a 6.6 gas HD ZR2 myself last October and probably the best GM truck in years. I wanted a 8.1 gmt800 truck but people wanted 20k for a truck with 200k lol. So bit the bullet and went for the new HD. Minimal smog in Cali too for a gas truck over the past like with my old OBS Z71 Tahoe, and at times unloaded can get 12 city and 18 highway as long you keep it moving lol. Loaded up expected around 10, not much off from a diesel too. Makes almost identical torque to a stock 8.1 and makes 60 more hp. The 10l1000 over the 6l80e is night and day too. Electronics can be complicated mainly due to software, but you can get an Acdelco TDS subscription for sps2 programing. Parts will come down overtime too like the old vats keys that used to cost 1k to fix the system in the past. The new HD interior is night an day too.

[@darreng2639]

Beautiful truck congratulations

[@kirkdunn1379]

Nice truck, almost bought a ZR2....ended up with SLT...the deal was too good to pass up...has same features minus lift and blackout.....same deal with plywood. works really good actually..... Tax benefits are nice Am sure all the complainers are soon to follow 😂

[@Sergeantgrunt]

I hear ya LT! My dad was an accountant, and he refused to buy a new car. The depreciation as soon as you drove it off the lot would kill the value he would say. You can get the same car one or two years old for nearly half the price he would also say. Now I buy new cars with zero down and refinance them for a lower rate. The things we do just to be defiant.

[@GhostSniper67]

I am battling with this right now. My frugal side says buy a car 1-2 years old, but I have never owned a brand new car and would like to while I can. So I am torn between common sense and my wants or what I feel I deserve.

[@chestercalloway3812]

@@GhostSniper67use common sense. If you can’t afford it don’t buy it. Dumb stuff like zero down on new cars will keep you broke.

[@Low760]

​@@GhostSniper67it's overrated. Just get the car that's nice.

[@NWI_Steel]

Show me a 2 yr old diesel for half price

[@Alaska610ish]

Nice truck!

[@petersimpson1734]

Congrats on the new truck! Time to hit up ol Gale Banks for some parts.......I bet he might comp you some parts if they're installed on your channel :) Banks really has some Cool Sh!t for your truck like a oil pan, trans pan, monster air intake, intake elbow, cat back exhaust, and even some LEGAL tuning

[@CGT80]

The pedal monster is the best upgrade and is even more noticeable than the derringer tuner. It is the equivalent to the Kidd 2 stage trigger on the custom 10/22 that I built........extremely adjustable and top of the line. It can be set very sensitive but is easy to get just the right feel so it is fun to use.

[@ronaldnielson8591]

AmpSteps fold up very tightly to the truck, out of the way. No drooping or catching on anything.

[@danielbremner7805]

And they reach down lower for easier access, but don't cause a clearance issue because they move up out of the way

[@captmorgan2063]

And they have better grip ​@@danielbremner7805

[@richardharvey8939]

Love the truck but price is scary. That’s the one I want also except in White or Victory Red. But I am going to refresh my 04. Can’t justify 90 k.

[@nordys081]

Love that color....with that red up front ...some red calipers would be fire on that

[@joethepirate1]

I’m with your old man. I prefer base models. I don’t even care if there’s a radio. I never use them anyway.

[@Miguel-vc6rr]

🎉 sweet ride.

[@mrmatt7210]

Today's "Work Trucks" are better loaded than what many upgraded trucks were from a few years ago. I wish you could get an option for the upgraded powertrain (Engine, Transmission, Differential) snd suspension without having to purchase the packages which come with navigation, leather seats, upgrades electronics, dual zone ac and heat, and the rest of the price adders which are common today.

[@JonasAndsjoen]

When are u ever going to do Matts motor?

[@andyl5134]

Truck looks great as it rolled off the line. Stick with the factory wheels!

[@teagreen2220]

Really surprised you picked a diesel. Enjoy!

[@brianpardee1281]

The zero interest was very tempting I will say I wanted a new truck too

[@johncorley4506]

Hey LT been watching you for years now and like your projects. But reference your new truck I'm a peace officer and you talked about tinting your windshield. In colorado only the top 4 inches can be legally tinted and you should tell everyone that it's the same in NM and TX and I would bet Az

[@richardharvey8939]

@@johncorley4506 they have clear tint now for windshields that blocks heat and uv rays it’s amazing and you can’t tell it’s there. Friend installs it it is a ceramic product I believe

[@WBOS72]

Nice truck LT. Id buy a reg cab version work truck but gas.

[@natefxx]

New truck, time to call Banks!

[@moe_2412]

Go matching gray for the step inserts.

[@Blackmajic21]

Nice truck!

[@teaguegearhart9851]

I want the rug!!! lol😂🎉

[@2015_Rubicnn]

Here I am still rocking my 2005 2500hd Duramax CC 4x4 with 108k miles on it.🇺🇸

[@billbarnes1043]

I have an 07 classic 3500 with the LBZ that has north of 400,000!miles on it.

[@richardharvey8939]

My 04 has 180k I agree.

[@CGT80]

Such new trucks..........My 79 C20 long bed was my daily driver from 1997 to 2020, when I got a 2020 2500hd CC LB duramax z71 with all the options. I did drive my mom's beat 2005 1500 5.3 silverado for a while when commuting out of town, for a better ride and to save on gas since the well built 406 sbc in my 79 averages 8 mpg with a gearvendors overdrive. I don't have plans to sell my 2020. Trucks are too damn expensive to sell and repurchase all the time and I have only put 40k miles on mine in 4 years, as a daily driver.

[@2015_Rubicnn]

@CGT80 I have quite a few cars, but I was just comparing a Duramax to Duramax. The new ones are very expensive, hence the reason I haven't gotten rid of mine. My old Duramax does what I need it to, and it's paid for.

[@CGT80]

@@2015_Rubicnn Yes, they are stupid expensive. I was going to buy a ford 6.0 truck and do all the work, then thought about a teens duramax, but with the fuel pump issues and the huge power jump to the 2017+ duramax, I held off and continued to save money. They are also extremely nice and far more capable than the older ones. Technology has changed a lot. My 2020 duramax rides better than my mom's 2005 1500. The shocks may need changed again on the 2005, but all the parts are 20 years old....bushings, mounts, etc. It was well worth buying my truck, but it would be hard to do if I already had a diesel I was happy with. I get it.

[@Painb4money]

Nice truck

[@BG-vq9fd]

Love the truck. I want to replace my 2020 AT4 1500 with a HD gasser.

[@hughpickrel569]

I am curious to see how the trans works out for you. Paul Cox of FabRats has a clone to your truck, although it is a bit older. He is a bit of a natural at rebuilding automatic transmissions. He encountered a major problem with his Allison in his truck, and found that there was no factory fix. Somewhere online he found an "old school" fix on a forum, and did it himself successfully. You might want to touch base with him - unless GM has awakened to the problem.

[@KTMGREG55]

I woulda went with the power steps. They are the best looking and most practical . Wintertime especially 👌. And those roll ups are nice till they jam up on you 🤦‍♂️. And taking up valuable space in short bed truck just doesn’t work for me. Motorcycle hits it. Sled hits it , truck camper hits it 🤬 lol. That’s just me though 🤷‍♂️

[@douchedidit9222]

The guy you have with you did exactly what you did good for him he is literally paying attention so you do the same with him

[@Team85086]

Be nice to you see you really by them yourself 🤔

[@adolph289]

awesome truck

[@samlyda7558]

Looks like Red Rock Canyon Open Space parking lot to show off the new Truck.

[@ADR3NALIN31287]

My dad's a gm guy as well. And so am I but I strayed to Mopar. And he says he disowned me. Lol

[@scotthultin7769]

31 👍's up LT thank you for sharing 🤗

[@jamesaustin4044]

Definitely looks better than the last one. Not really a fan of the newer vehicles because the more bells and whistles they add is just more stuff that breaks. Having said that, the Legend series of trucks from Roadstershop have piqued my interest!

[@masoncnc]

Super nice truck. I’m of the age where I’d rather put $90k in retirement

[@Gearsandoil]

That is his retirement 😁, every tool car, etc., that you see in these videos is a tax write off for the revenue stream from KZbin and his shop.

[@PeeterPuncher]

😂 a truck is a retirement investment?.....🤣

[@masoncnc]

@@PeeterPuncher no it isn’t; that was my off topic point

[@wisco1225]

I love my bed rug

[@DM-tf6mk]

Very nice!

[@ericwright5829]

My wife hit a deer/buck in my 23 ZR2 1500 at 80 MPH insurance wrote it off as a complete loss 😢 now I am looking at the same slat gray ZR2 2500 but I just don't know if I should pull the trigger, or wait till the 25-26 models to get the new big block Duramax that rumored to be a 8.3 making 600 horsepower, 1500 foot-pounds of torque 🤷‍♂️

[@compass504]

Great vid.. and great ideas for ours. I'm looking for a light to go below the main headlights where that little piece of black plastic lives. Are you going to do anything with that little spot too? Thanks again.. and enjoy your channel LT.

[@Paul_D_Lashley]

Nice truck! I’m pretty sure anyone who buys a new vehicle in primer is likely a serial killer, but it’s still a nice truck, don’t kill me.

[@perrylaney7242]

Hey it will be awesome to put decked drawer which i have it with me and love it!

[@JoeMama-gx5gw]

So, you put in the bed rug and then it looked like you took it out and put in the rubber liner? Why? What am i missing?

[@jimmckillip7975]

I bought a 2024 LTZ 1/2 ton the rubber matt that I got fittes from side to side

[@kylebailey8498]

I really like the truck it looks awsome

[@katreniaclark]

Hiya LT new follower from Matt's I LOVED the bed mat in my 91 chevy S-10, it was precut to fit. When I first saw those steps out of the box, I said "EWWWWW" . Might I suggest Rock slide Engineering fold steps/rock sliders.

[@VATION3RD-GEN-X-GARAGE]

I go with the bad carpet because the Matt doesn't cover the sides

[@jeffrogers2180]

A spray-in bed liner... And a rubber mat... And a carpet... Not sure, but I think the bed is protected...

[@prettyred409]

Does the tonneau cover leak when it rains?

[@kevenhiemie]

I have to say the first time I saw a bed rug it was on the OG "Trucks" with Stacy Davis and I did not like them. Since then they have grown on me.

[@prettyred409]

That’s a $86k 🤯

[@raystevens687]

How drawing a yellow line on your bed lining and then use a jeg saw it might be a little faster that way.

[@shakenfake]

I used to have a cover like that on my 06 LBZ. I hated it, took up so much usable room in the bed.

[@randyrichardson4364]

no flowtie on the hd zr2??

[@BubaJ1000]

Does it have the same turd transmission as the 2020? I recall that trany going out just before the warranty was up.

[@CheyenneSuperDuper]

Im a Ford guy but thats a nice truck!

[@matthewprather7386]

Primer gray..

[@viperBSG]

Is Matt's engine almost ready for the Spud Truck?

[@WPowell420]

You really should have gone with the Retrax over the RollnLock. They install in less than half the time and they are far more reliable.

[@craigr6763]

Does the duramax still come with a true Allison? Or is it like the gasser coming with an Allison approved trans.

[@brodi5367]

I see many transmission swaps in your future.

[@joedawg7275]

You do them at every third oil change 🤣

[@PrivateUsername]

How tall is it? Will it fit in a standard 7 foot garage opening?

[@pauls3758]

Cool truck how is it on fuel?