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I'm wondering if there a way to bypass the whole exhaust fluid crap you need to do it those

 

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Thanks guys for all the kind words! Sorry to Frogfish for our tastes are different. The HD's are pretty tall already-I can't do any lift it just sqeaks under my garage door now! And Sarah I did find a way to bypass the exhaust fluid crap- I checked off the box for the six point ohh when I ordered it and 8 months in absolutely no regets!

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Ah my friend has the 6.6 were trying to find a way to bypass somehow in the computer because it shuts down alot before it's suppose to. But anyway I really like yours lol

 

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Thanks Sarah, APPREASH, and everyone else as well. Matt, the grille was quite a sticking point for me, spent way too much time researching, don't like factory, don't like the billet cut-outs or bolt-ons and still am not satisfied I just thought this looked the best of what I've seen. The GMC grille is so much easier to look good, but I wanted the color-matched front end. The only thing I have left that I want to do is wheels but still waiting for more styles to come out for this new bolt pattern.

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