The 1999-2006 Chevy Silverado is one of the best generations of this famous truck. With a 200-horsepower engine in the entry-level trim option, it’s not just durable, it’s capable too, and has a lot of potential for any type of use. If you’re looking for options to upgrade your truck, there are thousands of Chevy truck accessories on the market that will help you build a machine that will be capable of overcoming any task you throw at it, whether it’s heavy-duty work, towing, pulling, camping, or off-road driving. We at AmericanTrucks carry a wide selection of Silverado accessories, ranging from bumpers to winches, light bars, tonneau covers, to wheels and tires for off-road use. We’ve partnered with some of the world’s leading brands like Fab Fours, Bilstein, Black Rhino, K&N, and many more to be able to offer our customers with the highest-quality Chevy Silverado accessories on the market. If we don’t have what you’re looking for, you likely won’t find it anywhere else.
Types of Chevy Truck Accessories
There are many types of Chevy truck accessories available on the market, and each accessory you add to your truck will have a specific function to make your life easier, and your truck more capable for specific tasks. If you use your Chevy as a truck for work, you’ll want Silverado accessories that can improve its functionality and protection. Tonneau covers are a common upgrade because they provide protection for tools, gear, and equipment you might carry in the truck bed. Investing in a high-quality tonneau cover is more affordable than replacing expensive tools and equipment you might lose to theft or damage due to falling out of the truck. Aside for being a great addition for working trucks, they’re commonly to make the cargo space usable like a trunk, too. When it comes to off-road builds, a winch that can be extremely helpful in sticky situations in remote locations. Off-roading doesn’t mean just driving over a few rocks and taking the truck back home. Some enthusiasts spend hours and days hitting the most challenging trails, taking their vehicles to remote locations only a few have taken. Other accessories can be used to increase the off-road capability of your truck such as lighting, heavy-duty bumpers, grille guards, and more. Drastically improve the driving experience of your truck by adding some modern accessories that weren’t available at the time your truck was new. This can be anything from navigation systems, infotainment, front and rear cameras, and anything else you can imagine that can improve your truck’s capabilities.
Find the Right Silverado Accessories Easily
We at AmericanTrucks have made it as easy as possible to find a wide variety of Chevy Silverado accessories from the best brands on the market. When you select the year, make, and model of your truck, you’ll find parts and accessories that are all compatible with your truck. This reduces the time it takes to find specific upgrades, and our team of sales techs will gladly provide you with help and information about any product you’re interested in from our store. Shipping is fast, order with a few simple clicks.
1999-2006 Chevy Silverado 1500 Accessories & Parts
For many years Chevrolet fans were accustomed to the C & K series of full-sized trucks. That all changed in 1999 with the first generation of the Chevrolet Silverado. As a trim package of the earlier K series trucks, the name Silverado has already had a place badged on GM’s truck line up. It was only right it make its return here.
The C & K series lineup has always been a straightforward, work oriented design. This was suiting for its time, the Silverado arriving onto the scene with an all new, well rounded appearance.
The 1999-2002 Silverado was much more modern in styling than that of the earlier full-sized trucks. Under the hood owners could have a 4.3 liter V6 making 200 horsepower, a 4.8 Liter V8 making 255 horsepower, or a 5.3 liter V8 producing 285 horsepower. There are two available transmissions: either a 5-speed manual for the V6 only or a 4-speed automatic that may live behind any available engine.
The final drive ratios standard to these trucks are 3.08:1, 3.42:1 or 3.73:1. The cab offerings are standard, extended, or crew cabs that can be matched with either a 6.6-foot bed or an 8-foot bed. The Silverado is at heart, and always will be, a work truck. That being said, these trucks are capable of towing a payload of up to 9,400 pounds behind them.
In 2003 the Silverado went under the knife for the first time. Though very different in appearance than the ‘99-’02 models, the ’03-’06 models and the 07’ Classic are considered to be a part of the first generation of Silverados. The same engines with one addition can be found under the hood and a boost in power across the board.
The 4.3 still produces the same 200 horsepower, and the 4.8 makes 285 horsepower. The 5.3 makes 310 horsepower, and the additional 6.0 liter makes V8 345 horsepower. The transmissions backing this are of course a 5-speed manual that can be paired up with the V6, while the 4-speed automatics can be found behind any engine option. The standard ring gears in these models are 3.23:1, 3.73:1, and 4.10:1.
The maximum towing capacity of this rig ranges all the way up to 10,300 pounds. This means owners really have to try and find something out of range for this half ton. The same three cab options are present: standard, extended, or crew. About the biggest body change is the addition of the 5.8 foot bed that came standard with crew cab trucks.
The first generation of Silverados can wear the Z71 badge, which symbolizes an off-road package equipped from the factory. This is a declaration that these trucks are more than capable of breaking the norm and hitting the trails with just a little bit of help. When you’re ready to take that truck and beef it up, AmericanTrucks is there for you. As this generation of trucks barrels in on its 20th birthday, the aftermarket is exploding with all sorts of accessories. Our inventory is also bursting at the seams, so whatever your demand, look us up.
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