2006 Chevrolet Silverado Accessories

Convert-A-Ball 6-Way Multi-Hitch Ball Mount Review - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado

Today on our 2006 Chevrolet Silverado well be test fitting the Convert-A-Ball cushioned six way multi-hitch ball, part number CAB-6W for two inch hitches, rated at 10,000 pounds. To begin our test fit, well need to get our hitch height measurement. To do this well measure from the top of the receiver tube to the ground, which in this case measures 19 inches. Keep in mind that measurement can vary due to hitch style, tire size, or any other accessory that may affect your vehicles ride height, so its a good idea to measure yours. Were now ready to fit the ball mount to the vehicle. Well now slide the ball mount into the hitch, first using the two and five-sixteenths inch ball.

Convert-A-Ball Ball Mount with 4 Inch Drop Review - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado

Today on our 2006 Chevrolet Silverado well be test fitting the Convert-A-Ball cushioned ball mount for two inch hitches with two and three-quarter inch rise or four inch drop, rated at 10,000 pounds. To begin our test fit well need to get our hitch height measurement. To do this well measure from the top of the receiver tube opening to the ground. On this truck that measurement is 19 inches. Keep in mind that measurement can vary due to hitch style, tire size, or any other accessory that may affect your vehicles ride height, so its a good idea to measure yours. Well now slide the ball mount shank into the hitch, line up the hitch pin hole and install our hitch pin.

Convert-A-Ball Ball Mount with 2 Inch Drop Review - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado

Today on our 2006 Chevrolet Silverado well be test fitting the Convert-A-Ball cushioned ball mount for two inch hitches with three-quarter inch rise or two inch drop, rated at 10,000 pounds. Before we test fit out ball mount well first need to get our hitch height measurement. To do this well measure from the top of the receiver tube opening to the ground. On this truck that measurement is 19 inches. Keep in mind that measurement can vary due to hitch style, tire size, or any other accessory that may affect your vehicles ride height, so its a good idea to measure yours. Now that we have our hitch height measurement well go ahead and slide the ball mount shank into the hitch, line up the hitch pin hole and install our hitch pin.

Convert-A-Ball Ball Mount with 8 Inch Drop Review - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado

Today, on our 2006 Chevrolet Silverado, we'll be test-fitting the Convert-A-Ball cushion ball mount for 2-inch hitches for the 6 3/4-inch rise or 8-inch drop, rated at 10,000 pounds. Now, to begin, we'll need to get out hitch height measurement. To do this, we'll measure from the top of the receiver tube opening to the ground. On this truck that measurement is 19 inches. Now, keep in mind that measurement can vary due to hitch style, tire size, or any other accessory that may affect your vehicle's right height, so it's a good idea to measure yours. We'll now simply slide the shank of our ball mount into the hitch, line up the hitch pinhole and install our hitch pin.

Convert-A-Ball Pintle Mounting Bar Review - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado

Today, on our 2006 Chevrolet Silverado, we'll be test-fitting the Convert-A-Ball Cushion adjustable pintle mounting bar for two-inch hitches rated at 10,000 pounds. This is part number AMPC2. Now, this eight-hole mounting bar lets you adjust the pintle height to level your trailer. Its cushion shank protects your equipment and smooths your ride. Now, before we test-fit our pintle mount, we need to get our hitch height measurement. To do this, we'll measure from the top of the receiver tube opening to the ground.

Hidden Hitch Ball Mount with 4 Inch Drop Review - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado

Today, on our 2006 Chevrolet Silverado, we'll be test-fitting the Hidden Hitch ball mount with 4 3/4-inch rise or 6-inch drop, rated at 6,000 pounds, part number 80240. Now, before we begin our test-fit, we'll need to get our hitch height measurement. To do this we'll measure from the top of the receiver tube opening to the ground. On this truck, that measurement is 19 inches. Now, keep in mind that measurement can vary due to hitch style, tire size, or any other accessory that may affect your vehicle's right height, so it's a good idea to measure yours. We'll now slide the shank of our ball mount into the hitch, line up the hitch pinhole and install our hitch pin.

Convert-A-Ball Dual-Cushioned Adjustable Ball Mount Review - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado

Today, on our 2006 Chevrolet Silverado, we'll be test fitting the Convert-A-Ball dual cushion adjustable ball mount with 7-inch rise or 9-inch drop, rated at 5,000 pounds, part number CAB-UM. Now, to begin our test fit, we'll need to get our hitch height measurement first. To do this, we'll measure from the top of the receiver tube opening to the ground. On this truck, that measurement is 19 inches. Now, keep in mind that measurement can vary due to hitch style, tire size, or any other accessory that may affect your vehicle's right height, so its a good idea to measure yours. We'll now slide the shank of the ball mount into the hitch, line up the hitch pinhole, and install our pin and clip securing our ball mount to the vehicle in the drop position.

WeatherTech Front Floor Liners Review - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado

Today, we'll be test fitting the WeatherTech Floor Liners in the front row in our 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, part number WT440031, black in color. This application is also available in tan, part number WT450031, and gray, part number WT460031. First, we're going to remove the older manufacturer's floor mats from the vehicle. Now, we're ready to install our WeatherTech floor liner. The WeatherTech liners are custom molded to precisely fit the vehicle and stay in place. The shape, channels and moldings all work to help keep dirt and debris contained in the liner and off the carpet.

Longview Custom Towing Mirrors Installation - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado

Today on our 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, well be test fitting the Longview Custom Towing Mirrors part number CT1500. Now this is a two-piece kit supplying you with both the drivers and passenger side mirror extenders. They come complete with the hardware and our easily installed in minutes without any tool. Well simply slide them over the mirror and using the hook and knob, well secure them on the inside of the mirror. Youll notice that there mirrors are fully adjustable manually and they will not interfere with the factory adjustment of the standard mirror. There you have it for the original custom towing mirror from Longview part number CTM1500 on our 2006 Chevy Silverado.

K-Source Custom Towing Mirrors Installation - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado

Today on our 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, well be test fitting the K Source Custom Towing Mirrors part number KS80800. This is a two-piece kit containing both driver side and passenger side mirror extenders. These mirrors will just snap in place directly over the back of your factory side mirror. There are no hardware or tools required and theyll pop back off when pulling into your garage or parking in tight spaces. The mirror face adjusts mainly for all your driving needs. There you have it for the K Source custom towing mirrors part number KS80800 on our 2006 Chevy Silverado..

CIPA Custom Towing Mirror Installation - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado

Trailer Brake Controller Installation - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado

Draw-Tite Ball Mount Review - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado

Today on our 2006 Chevy Silverado 1500 we'll be test fitting the Draw-Tite ball mount with a 3/4 inch rise or 2 inch drop rated at 6000 lbs, part number 2923. A tried and true design makes this makes this ball mount one of our most popular sellers. You'll notice the ball mount has an angle cut which will allow for the ball mount to slide into your hitch with ease. Now, the ball mount provides 8-1/2 inches of clearance from the center of the hitch pinhole to the center of the 1 inch shank. This will fit a 2 inch by 2 inch receiver and uses a ball with a 1 inch shank. From the top of the receiver tube to the ground on this truck is 17-3/4 inches.

Andersen Rapid Hitch Ball Mount Review - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado

Today on our 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 we'll be test-fitting the Rapid Hitch Adustable Aluminum Ball Mount Kit with two chrome balls, part number AM3410. Now you'll be able to tow up to 10,000 pounds with supreme safety and the convenience of an adjustable 5 1/2 inch drop and 6 1/2 inch rise. This kit includes a chrome-plated steel ball combo for both 2 inch and 2 5/16 inch. It will fit 2 inch hitches. The aluminum alloy is strong yet lightweight and looks great and will not rust. The ball mount adjust in 1 inch increments up to 5 1/2 inch drop and 6 1/2 inch rise.

Trailer Connector Socket Installation - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado

Today on this 2006 Silverado 1500 were going to install 40975 from Hoppy, and our bracket will simply bolt on to the bottom of the bumper at this location right here. So what we need to do is pull out the wiring harness from the vehicle that is stored above the spare tire, and its got plenty of lead, you just got to pull it out. We are going to leave this alone for now, and we are going to go ahead and mount our bracket to the bumper. It comes with two self tapping screws. Okay right now we will take our wiring harness, remove the cap and we will take our plug and just snap it into the bracket, and then make our connection behind it. And with that were already done.

Trailer Hitch Installation - 2006 Chevy Silverado

Today on a 2006 Chevy Silverado 1500, were going to install part number 15522 from Curt. This is what the hitch looks like when it is installed on the vehicle. Next well give you some measurements that will help you out when selecting some accessories such as a ball mount, a bicycle rack, or a cargo carrier. From the center of the pin hitch hole to the outside edge of the bumper is going to be 2-1/2 inches, and on this particular vehicle from the top of the receiver tube down to the ground is going to be 17 inches. Now well show you how it is installed. First well go ahead and show you where the hitch mounts up onto the truck.

Putco PURE LED Dome-Light Kit Manufacturer Installation - Chevy Silverado

Start by gently removing your dome light cover. Then, remove the old factory bulbs from their sockets. Install your new Pure LED lights by placing the metal brackets into the sockets. Once installed, carefully replace the cover and repeat these steps with your other consol lights as well. Congratulations, you have just installed your new Putco LED dome lights. Enjoy!

Trailer Brake Controller with Wiring Installation - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 3500

Today on this 2006 Chevrolet 3500 Pickup truck we are going to install part number 5520-3015P. This kit consists of the activator three brake controller and the adapter cord to go between the tow package on the pickup truck and the brake controller. The first thing we are going to do is get access to the port for the brake controller and that is behind this panel right here. Remove this nut. There are two snaps on the side of the panel. Undo those and then pull the panel off. This port right here, the second from the left, is the one we need to use. We will take our adapter cord and plug it in right here. Make sure it snaps in and then put the cover back into place. 00:45

Westin Tube Step Installation - 2006 Chevrolet 2500 HD Series

Today at Etrailer.com we are going to be working on this 2006 Chevrolet 2500 HD Series. We are going to be installing part number 23-1950 from Westin. The first thing we are going to do is we are going to want to remove the forward, center, and rear most body mount bolts. That is where our tube steps are actually going to mount. The first thing we are going to do is remove the bolts. Now that we have got our bolts removed I am going to show you on the brackets themselves that they are actually marked per side and which location they go in. This one says PF so it is going to be Passenger Front. Then the center bracket is going to be the longer one. In the center of it, it is going to say PC for Passenger Center. Then on the rear bracket which is the medium size one is going to be marked with the letters PR for Passenger Rear. For the driver side it is going to have Driver Front, Driver Center, and Driver Rear marked on them. 01:01

Trailer Wiring Harness Installation - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado

Today we are going to install part number 30955 from Hoppy, and we are going to install this wiring harness adapter onto a 2006 Chevrolet Silverado. First we will show you where the original factory harness plugs into. It is above the spare tire. That is the connector right here. And what happens is we just unclip it, pull it out, and we will plug it into the back of the wire harness adapter. So let us go ahead and unclip it. This cap comes off. Push this button down here, and we are ready to install our adapter harness.

Trailer Hitch Installation - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado

Today we are going to install part number 13322 from Curt, and we are going to install this on a 2006 Chevrolet Silverado. Looking at the passengers side, we are going to show you where the hitch mounts up. It is going to mount in this place right here, where the bolt is. Also, it will use this factory hole right here, and also it will use two holes in the bumper. We did a test fit on the hitch to make sure it clears the spare tire and if it does not, all you have got to do is lower the spare tire a little bit and move it out of the way. Next we will go ahead and just take off this rear bolt here - we will do one on each side - and then we can start installing the hitch.