Custom suspension and massive 28-inch wheels bring new meaning to the Chevrolet High Country.
The video above comes to us from the Salinas Photography YouTube channel and it features a high-riding 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 strutting its stuff. There are few details on the upgrades, but the video provides all of the information needed to appreciate this monstrous pickup truck.
The Upgrades
The 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 High Country in the video above has been fitted with a 12-inch suspension lift from Cognito Motorsports featuring Fox shocks at all four corners, but this isn’t just a new set of springs and dampers. This truck has an elaborate undercarriage upgrade, with a rear multi-link setup, new controls arms and everything else to get this truck sitting a foot higher while still being a reliable daily driver.
This big suspension package makes plenty of room for the 28-inch Specialty Forged wheels wrapped in 40-inch Fury off-road tires, and these big, shiny shoes are the most eye-catching aspect of the truck.
Finally, the front and rear ends have been upgraded with bumpers from BodyGuard Truck Accessories, complete with LED light pods and a light bar. Really, the exterior modifications aside from the suspension upgrades are fairly simple, but when coupled with that huge lift, this Chevyhas a whole new look compared to a stock 2018 Silverado 3500.
On the Road
The video gives us a close-up look at some of the custom components, including some suspension bits, the bumpers and the rear differential cover, but the huge wheels are really the star of this show. In the many camera angles, we get a look at the truck while parked and on the move, and it looks great. This looks like the perfect off-road build, but with those wheels and the pristine condition of the underpinnings, it is unlikely that this truck does any driving in deep mud or rough terrain.
However, it surely draws all sorts of attention on the road and at truck shows, which is likely what it was made to do.
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