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I like the way it looks a lot better. I guess im not too concerned about thay, unless you are really looking for that you probably won't notice it. Not worried about the MPG either. Already have bigger tires on it and going to level it when I have time to install. How does yours look trimmed? Im keeping mine, if if does ever bother me that could be an option for me too.

What did you use to trim it?

Oh I agree, not noticeable unless you are close and looking down there. I just knew it was there so it stuck out to me more. I'm sure others wouldn't even notice. I'm not sure on if it really effects mpg either since I also have large LT tires. I'm pretty happy with how mine looks trimmed. I took a straight edge with a sharp utility knife and just scored it's it a time or two to get my cut line established then a few more passes with the knife and it was cut right thru. On the plastic I followed the top of those two lines that are embedded in the plastic.

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mjj Enthusiast

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Night pic after finishing up the body lift129C1A78-A7DB-4D1B-8044-6AC0888FA5B1_zps

Looking good. I see some of the trim missing, what are your plans for the wheel wells and the front end?

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I thought about taking mine off and getting line x spray on them.

 

Washed it with eco smart

Cleaned the interior and conditioned the fake leather.

 

Looks good needs the wheels cleaned up but it will do fine for now.

 

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How high are you going? In order to roll 37's and -76mm offset x14's you're gonna need about 10in. of lift on a 1500

I'm running 22x14s with -73 offset (I believe) with 37s I have a 9" McGaughys but had to add a 1.5" BL and I still rub. When I get back in town I'm going to do some trimming ff3e9f570631f5c792964bea59946225.jpg

 

 

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HondaHawkGT Senior Enthusiast

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Sorry if anyone works for them but I can't freaking stand UPS!!!

 

My Method NV's finally came in (back ordered for 3 weeks) and 2 out of 4 are damaged and I'm missing a center cap! The one that was damaged with the center cap was obviously re-taped. It looked like they just slid them across the floor! They lips were damaged through a thick piece of cardboard, sheet of plastic, methods cloth dust cover, a thick lip protector and a piece of foam packaging.... ALL THE WAY TO THE METAL!!! WTF UPS???

 

Not to mention that the wheels were also banded together within another 2 pieces of cardboard. This is ridiculous! How careless can you be??

 

 

 

As soon as I noticed I called up 4 Wheel Drive Hardware and within 15 minutes I had a claim approved and my new wheels are on the way. Very pleased with their customer service. I should have the two replacement wheels by the end of the week and they told me to keep the center cap from the other damaged wheel! Denise also told me that if UPS doesn't pick them up I can keep them and do whatever I want with them. Tailgate or chase rack mounted spare tires!! lol

Haha UPS did the same thing to my wheels! The lips had flat spots 3 or 4" long. The impact was so hard it pinched right through two thick layers cardboard and the foam protector. I swear they threw them right off the back of the truck.

 

 

For anyone that orders wheels, look at them close. Find a flat surface and roll each one to make sure they aren't out-of-round.

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Installed my black mirror caps and black door handles. Now to remove the chrome door trim and find some black window trim or plasti-dip my chrome ones.

 

 

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Added two O2 bungs so I can compare both banks. First time backpurging SS. Not perfect but more than good enough. I'm an amateur tig welder.

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1200 with CarPlay

999 is for the navi upgrade only

Its cool but man its pricey. Id love to have mine do phone mirroring, but theres so much else to spend money on for the truck! Lol Edited by dbcooper748
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Its cool but man its pricey. Id love to have mine do phone mirroring, but theres so much else to spend money on for the truck! Lol

True, I was getting the navigation upgrade regardless, the CarPlay was just another 200.

Some people spend twice that on a set of wheels, it all depends on what one values or want :)

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True, I was getting the navigation upgrade regardless, the CarPlay was just another 200.

Some people spend twice that on a set of wheels, it all depends on what one values or want :)

I agree completely! I might do it one day, but its gonna be one of the last things for me personally. Btw, some people even pay like 5xs more for wheels haha Edited by dbcooper748
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Its cool but man its pricey. Id love to have mine do phone mirroring, but theres so much else to spend money on for the truck! Lol

 

Agreed, I would love to mirror my iPhone to my 8" truck screen, then use google maps for nav when needed, but I just cant drop 7 or 8 hundred bucks on it, way to pricey IMO. I'm contemplating buying an older ipad mini or a new kindle and buying a tablet mount that sits in the CD slot. Obviously it wont be as clean of an install though.

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Wonder if they can upgrade a navi unit to do carplay?

I'm curious about that too. Already have Nav and dealer recently replaced radio module and software to improve radio reception and other bugs. So, really only need CarPlay.

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