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Old 08-12-2008, 08:51 PM
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Hey guys

I got a new truck and it seems like it is missing something..I would like to do something with the frount end... I cant put my finger on what it needs...taking all advice and suggestions..Thanks

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Originally Posted by Garbear1020
Hey guys

I got a new truck and it seems like it is missing something..I would like to do something with the frount end... I cant put my finger on what it needs...taking all advice and suggestions..Thanks

well I personally would lower the *** end a lil...you can pull out the 4x4 blocks in the rear and install new 2wd u-bolts for a 2" drop...I did it with my truck and really liked...your front end sits really low so the t-bars must be turned down quiet a bit...

you can also remove the side moldings, and color match things like mirrors, door handles and bumper covers to really set it apart...
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For the front end, I'd color match the upper bumper cap, lower valance, and bowtie. For the rest of the truck, debadge, remove the 4x4 decals, and drop it
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throw on a SS grille (painted body color), and get an '06 smooth bumper cap to paint. That'd be good enough for a start.
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Yep I would start out by leveling the truck out the rear sits way high.
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or simply crank the torsion bars to level it out, get rid of the molding and stickers, colour matched handles bumper cap and mirrors, and grille. Damn nice truck man, pretty much my dream truck, hence what Im making my truck into
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I wouldnt recommend cranking the torsion bars.... what do you want to do with it? lower it, lift it? what do you want out of it?
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Originally Posted by venomhp
what do you want to do with it? lower it, lift it? what do you want out of it?
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Do you have a certain goal in mind, something you're shooting for? Personally, I'd start by washing it...
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if u look at the pic of my truck u would never believe it looked just like urs the only differance is the bed and the color. i painted my own grill , put the ss bumper cover, painted over my side markers, debadged the whole thing, uncranked the t-bars, took out the 2in block and put 2 in lowering shackle on
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loose those 4x4 decals and paint upper and lower valace. also the bowtie


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