Turning to the world’s renowned suspension experts seemed to be the fitting choice for releasing a class-ruling beast, as we have already trusted these standout pros for a custom Silverado’s A-list absorption duty. They joined forces with the off-road gurus from Brenthel Industries and got things rip-roarin’ out of the gate with their top-of-the-line 3.2 Live Valve Internal Bypass coil-over dampers. These rely on various inputs including the steering angle and the brake and throttle positions, which continuously adjust compression. As real-time conditions change quickly, this setup can snap to these adjustments in a split second.
There’s even a super cool toggle switch on the dash that allows the driver to quickly switch between several pre-programmed damping algorithms. A truck’s suspension is one element of off-roading that could be seen as the most crucial, as the jumps and jounces of a day’s work can be incredibly punishing. The included Baja Kits long-travel front suspension offers up to 15 inches of travel for both front and rear, along with 37-inch BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A K02 sweetly wrapped around a set of 17-inch Method Race forged wheels.
These see the truck rising to any mud-spattered challenge confidently with 88.5 inches of length total. There’s also the addition of a Whipple Supercharger to the Silverado’s legendary 6.2-liter V8, which bumps up horsepower output from 420 to 700. This incoming beast is all-wheel drive routed through the 10-speed automatic and 2-speed transfer case. The rear “impact zone” is equipped with a JE Reel driveline, and a full-width semi-float Dana 60 axle with a 3.73 gear set, along with an ARB Air Locker locking differential.
This very cool setup pushes compressed air against a seal to drive the internal clutch gear, which then can lock the side gears and internal spider. This increases overall locker speed by
40%, offering excellent traction on demand when needed. The design of the truck is also modified with custom steel bumpers and skid plates, additional lighting, and carbon-fiber body panels. There will also be a six-switch panel to control accessories and a serialized dash plaque for each model.
Fox is currently accepting orders for the truck, with 500 of these massively equipped and mound-conquering machines coming with a 3-year, 36,000-mile warranty. The current year’s Silverado was hailed by many for its top-notch performance, including the Autoblog staff. They praised it for its, “Top-notch interior, whisper-quiet diesel, and very useful MultiPro tailgate.” Here they also heaped on the love for the LT volume-seller, which is pretty darn great for factory-level candor. The Midnight Edition package is also available on the High Country, along with black power assist steps and LED lighting. The Duramax offers impressive and very smooth power delivery, along with the most impressive tow rating in the business!