Dealer Services International (DSI) is a company you've probably never heard of but are entirely familiar with. It's one of the groups responsible for hopping up the shiny new trucks you see parked in front of car-dealer lots. This company is the one that's accessorizing the trucks that are parked on top of buildings, on steep ramps, or any other position designed for maximum exposure. DSI packages proven aftermarket parts together to give new trucks the look you're after but also to give dealerships no-hassle sales. DSI won't put a part on a truck that it expects to result in an unhappy customer and a return trip to the dealer.
The No Fear-edition '08 Chevy Silverado is one of DSI's most recent collaborations. You can order the No Fear signature parts individually, as a package, or pick up a brand-new truck with everything installed and finance the whole deal. Here's a look at the Extreme-edition truck.
Suspension
Explorer Pro Comp's 6-inch suspension lift gives the No Fear Silverado a boost in ride height without sacrificing ride quality or handling. A one-piece front crossmember lowers the mounting points of the front control arms, and cast knuckles drop the mounting location of the wheels. Depending on which stage kit you opt for, your truck will ride on Explorer's new coilovers or the factory units with ES-series shocks. The rear suspension receives MX6dampers.
Explorer Pro Comp
(619)216-1444
www.explorerprocomp.com
Wheels & Tires
17x8.5 Pro Comp Xtreme Alloy 6089 wheels are hubcentric with just the right offset for maximum steering clearance. Pro Comp's wheels carry a three-year warranty on the chrome finish and alifetime structural warranty.
Pro Comp's Xtreme A/T performance tires offer rugged looks without a ton of road noise or a super-soft compound that will wear out on the highway quickly. These tires are ideal for on-road performance even in wet weather and light-duty off-road excursions. Pro Comp offers a 40,000-mile treadwear warranty on the Xtreme A/T tires.
Pro Competition Tire & Wheel Co.
www.procompwheels.com
Exterior & Interior
Exterior dress-up items include new badges that proclaim your No Fear status. A replacement mesh grille insert cleans up the front end using 5052-grade aluminum. Entry into the truck is enhanced via powdercoated tubular side steps. On the inside, the No Fear theme is taken to a new level with monogrammed floormats, billet pedals,and a stainless steel-look gauge cluster.
Dealer Services International
(310)900-2289
Exhaust
MagnaFlow provided the mandrel-bent, high-flow exhaust system. The piping is crafted from 16-gauge stainless steel for lasting durability as well as great looks. It even carries a lifetime warrantee.
Magnaflow Performance Exhaust
(800)824-8664
www.magnaflow.com