drs6296 Posted September 13, 2013 Report Share Posted September 13, 2013 I just bought an AWD 2003 Silverado SS.....Black....89k miles.......paid $13k to a lady who received the truck in her divorce settlement. It is a one owner truck. What should I fix first? Is it necessary to have the fluids flushed (oil life says 90% on dash, not sure about diff or other fluids?) Double Din deck? (was thinking Alpine) Subs? (what size will fit underneath the rear seats?) Headlights? (I am overwhelmed by the choices) Floor Mats? (the ss floor mats look nice, thoughts on a company?) I am a first time truck owner and am super excitied about the truck......I will post pics when I am on my home computer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLNAWAY Posted September 13, 2013 Report Share Posted September 13, 2013 (edited) Congrats on the truck and welcome to the site from IA lots of good info to be found here As far as you list goes : looks like she would have just changed the oil as 100% is fresh oil, but I would service ALL driveline fluids (tranny,front and rear diffs,t-case) other than that might consider a coolant flush I added a double din myself i chose kenwood with navi but have a double din in makes it look alot smoother than factory For sub u can fit a 12 under the rear folding seat and still have it fold, I have a for sale add with some audio stuff in it but I just sold a box for under the seat http://www.silveradoss.com/forums/topic/83235-fs-subsampbox/ Headlights I went to eBay for a smoked set and love em Floor mats weather tech is the way to go IMO Edited September 13, 2013 by BLNAWAY (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diggerdan11 Posted September 13, 2013 Report Share Posted September 13, 2013 (edited) I would at least have the fluids checked, but it sounds like your ok on oil. As far as a deck goes. Definitely go with a double din. I have always been a huge Alpine fan, and have owned almost exclusively alpine since i got my first vehicle. But IMO the Alpine double dins are over priced for what functionality there is. I would personally recommend a pioneer double din. I think they more and better functionality and they are much less expensive. You can fit 12's no problem as long as they are fairly shallow. There are lots of different boxes out there, just check the specs on the box before you buy a sub. Whatevery you do with your headlights dont go with the ugly projector ones. Most people on here either clear there own, buy ebay clear ones, or ebay smoked ones. I have had both clear and smoked ones and loved both. BTW welcome to the site and congrats on the purchase. Edited September 13, 2013 by diggerdan11 (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ballincustoms Posted September 13, 2013 Report Share Posted September 13, 2013 Congrats any pics? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Downeast Johnny Posted September 13, 2013 Report Share Posted September 13, 2013 Congrat's on finding your truck Dave, and welcome to the site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muggs Posted September 13, 2013 Report Share Posted September 13, 2013 Congrats and welcome, lots of info here your gonna love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSenvy Posted September 13, 2013 Report Share Posted September 13, 2013 Congrats, get your wallet out, these truck are money pits no joke. Post some pics! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Link2603 Posted September 13, 2013 Report Share Posted September 13, 2013 Congratulations on the truck and welcome to the site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blown 346 Posted September 14, 2013 Report Share Posted September 14, 2013 I would first go over all the fluids. since alot of people dont do it. Oil and filter Coolant Trans fluid, filter and gasket Front and rear diff grease all suspension parts Inspect and or replace belt Plugs wires Sea foam in the gas tank and the vacuum line to clean up carbon Bleed all brakes Atleast thats what i do with any new car I get, that way I know everything is in working order and I dont have to worry about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blown 346 Posted September 14, 2013 Report Share Posted September 14, 2013 I went thru amazon to get my mats. if a pic doesnt show just type in silverado ss floor mats. http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=silverado+ss+floor+mats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ormo04 Posted September 18, 2013 Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 I just bought a 2003 SS Silverado today and am excited as well had a 2000 4.8l reg cab and im so happy for more room, power, handling, and well everything else lol its victory red but not the greatest paint. 116k miles runs good and is almost all factory except the previous owner did not have the stock SS wheels which sucks but oh well he has brand new tires on the 20" american racing wheels. I love this thing already!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ormo04 Posted September 18, 2013 Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 And ill get pics up tomorrow but just a heads up in needs some body work, but I stole the thing for 7000 haha ya feeling goooood right now !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skymynx Posted September 18, 2013 Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 To the OP, being new to the truck myself first thing I've gotta say use the search button. Any ideas you might have, have probably already been discussed. For instance, I wanted to restore my SS to looking like an actual SS so I ordered the bumper cover. Didn't know it needed different brackets that cost more then the cover. You will find some great information here. As far as what to do first, I'd go with Blown 346 list up above. Almost matches exactly what I've done to this point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kissfans03ss Posted September 18, 2013 Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 this site is going to cater only to the 2003+ SS. Great words of wisdom that should be mandatory reading for all new members about the search button as it is your friend.Welcome aboard and enjoy the site. Sent from my DROID BIONIC using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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