Part of such safety comes from the lengthy crumple zones front and rear to absorb impact energy, while the
aluminum pillars and steel
frame rails add structural rigidity to preserve the integrity of the cabin.
Long Haul Bow Tie Vehicle: 2003 Chevy Silverado 2500HD 4X4 Owner: Shaughn «Shoggin» Reid Location: Drove 8,600 miles from Los Angeles to Pitman, New Jersey Chassis: Stock hydroformed GM
frame rails Engine: LB7 Duramax turbo diesel, AFE air filter, Optima batteries, Edge Hot Juice programmer, So Cal Diesel tuning Drivetrain: Allison transmission, ATS torque convertor, ATS transmission pan, Amsoil transmission oil, polished
aluminum rear driveshaft, 14 - bolt rear differential, Oasis cover, Amsoil gear oil Suspension: Front RCD 6 - inch lift, RCD lower control arm drop brackets and steering knuckles, fabricated chromoly upper control arms with uniballs and dual shock mounts, fabricated shock hoops, custom sway bar links, Deaver leaf springs in the rear, 5,000 - pound air bags, long shackles, Bilstien 7100 reservoir shocks, dual ProComp Explorer ES9000 shocks Steering: PSC power steering pump, 0.75 in.
The new wagon features stainless - steel side sills and skid plates, matted - finished bumpers and wheel arches,
aluminum - optic roof
rails and a single
frame grille with chrome vertical struts.