Added a back up camera. I have a front camera to add to it as well because it has dual input but ran out of time. Took longer than I was expecting as I was taking out the old one and we really were trying to make it look nice. I’m very happy how it turned out and to add the front really should only take an hour. The rear is a nice camera in the handle bezel so it looks about as factory as it could.
Coop
Re: 2001 gmc sierra 2500 slt
Posted: Thu Jan 08, 2026 5:16 pm
by ChargerX3
I like the integrated video design for the mirror. That come with the kit?
Re: 2001 gmc sierra 2500 slt
Posted: Thu Jan 08, 2026 5:20 pm
by DCIV
ChargerX3 wrote: ↑Thu Jan 08, 2026 5:16 pm
I like the integrated video design for the mirror. That come with the kit?
Yep. All as a kit. Can’t even see the monitor when it’s off either. So far I like it. Not huge but I just want it to back up to hook up a trailer or not hit something.
I do wonder if I can get another camera like the front and make basically one to go all the way to the end of the trailer.
Coop
Re: 2001 gmc sierra 2500 slt
Posted: Sat Jan 10, 2026 6:22 pm
by DCIV
Made a behind the seat storage. Made it so jugs could sit in it and not tip over. Will hold the ratchet straps and anything else in that was in the tool box.
Coop
Re: 2001 gmc sierra 2500 slt
Posted: Sat Jan 10, 2026 6:25 pm
by DCIV
DCIV wrote: ↑Sat Jan 10, 2026 6:22 pm
Made a behind the seat storage. Made it so jugs could sit in it and not tip over. Will hold the ratchet straps and anything else in that was in the tool box.
Coop
Re: 2001 gmc sierra 2500 slt
Posted: Sat Jan 10, 2026 10:29 pm
by DCIV
Front camera
Coop
Re: 2001 gmc sierra 2500 slt
Posted: Sun Jan 11, 2026 1:16 am
by DCIV
ChargerX3 wrote: ↑Wed Jan 07, 2026 10:10 pm
Nice. Is it all metal, or fabric? Sorry hard time telling.
Coop
Re: 2001 gmc sierra 2500 slt
Posted: Mon Jan 12, 2026 4:27 pm
by ChargerX3
Looks sturdy. Id say thats a good buy.
Re: 2001 gmc sierra 2500 slt
Posted: Wed Jun 24, 2026 1:23 pm
by DCIV
I keep looking at the banks rear diff cover and the banks transmission pan. Way overkill. But they both are trusted, tested, and work.
Why do I do this stuff to myself?
Coop
Re: 2001 gmc sierra 2500 slt
Posted: Wed Jun 24, 2026 1:58 pm
by Jeff V.
Nobody here is going to give you the justification you're looking for.
Re: 2001 gmc sierra 2500 slt
Posted: Wed Jun 24, 2026 3:24 pm
by vr4
i dont see a point in either one in your use case.
Re: 2001 gmc sierra 2500 slt
Posted: Wed Jun 24, 2026 3:31 pm
by ChargerX3
DCIV wrote: ↑Wed Jun 24, 2026 1:23 pm
I keep looking at the banks rear diff cover and the banks transmission pan. Way overkill. But they both are trusted, tested, and work.
DCIV wrote: ↑Wed Jun 24, 2026 1:23 pm
I keep looking at the banks rear diff cover and the banks transmission pan. Way overkill. But they both are trusted, tested, and work.
Why do I do this stuff to myself?
Coop
Do it while you do your...lockers!
The locker was actually talked about to the guy here at work who builds rear ends.
Coop
Re: 2001 gmc sierra 2500 slt
Posted: Wed Jun 24, 2026 5:18 pm
by DCIV
vr4 wrote: ↑Wed Jun 24, 2026 3:24 pm
i dont see a point in either one in your use case.
At what level do you think it’s beneficial? Honestly? If someone used it as a mowing truck and it was pulling enclosed trailers 5 days a week? Or would it even have to be more 12k loads over mountain passes.
Coop
Re: 2001 gmc sierra 2500 slt
Posted: Wed Jun 24, 2026 6:51 pm
by Chris GTO TT
You need to be towing somewhat heavy regularly. The main advantage they really offer is easier fluid changes.
vr4 wrote: ↑Wed Jun 24, 2026 3:24 pm
i dont see a point in either one in your use case.
At what level do you think it’s beneficial? Honestly? If someone used it as a mowing truck and it was pulling enclosed trailers 5 days a week? Or would it even have to be more 12k loads over mountain passes.
Coop
Both of those would be acceptable cases, are you doing either one regularly?
Honestly, you're going to get them anyway. Everyone saying you don't need something, means there is a 99.99999999999% chance you're actually going to get it.
Re: 2001 gmc sierra 2500 slt
Posted: Wed Jun 24, 2026 9:14 pm
by DCIV
Haha. I love that Aaron knows! But this time, I would rather have the locker. The e locker I want is 1200 bucks. I will prob do the rear cover when I do that. But the trans pan will prob have to wait till next year.
I don’t do any of it regularly. But when the truck moves, it’s 85% towing. Not like I daily that long bitch. Just not a lot of miles a year.
Coop
Re: 2001 gmc sierra 2500 slt
Posted: Tue Jul 07, 2026 5:38 pm
by aaronatstate
Re: 2001 gmc sierra 2500 slt
Posted: Tue Jul 07, 2026 9:53 pm
by DCIV
Ohhhh. I will watch that later. I found a locker that is a limited slip but I can also lock it. It’s 1500 bucks. I will prob do it after summer.
Wow. That was totally worth the watch. I don’t want air just because I don’t wanna have to worry about compressor or anything odd. But I never thought about all the issues. Crazy.
