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if it were me, i wouldnt add much more than that. you could add an led light bar (behind grille is my personal favorite) and take off the air dam. but sounds like u have a beautiful truck, id love to see some pics

 

Thanks! Does taking the air damn off decrease MPG? I'll be sure to post some pics when i get everything installed!!

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Thanks! Does taking the air damn off decrease MPG? I'll be sure to post some pics when i get everything installed!!

most ppl on here who documented their mpg with and without the air dam, claim they lost about 1 mpg. so it does make a difference with that if a concern for u

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What other mods would you suggest?

CM tailgate handle, if it's not an LTZ then clear out the parking lights for starters

 

 

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most ppl on here who documented their mpg with and without the air dam, claim they lost about 1 mpg. so it does make a difference with that if a concern for u

 

 

Do you know if MBRP catback exhaust systems gain any MPG maybe to counter that loss?

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Do you know if MBRP catback exhaust systems gain any MPG maybe to counter that loss?

exactly, that exhaust system will get you ~1 mpg increase. this is how lots of ppl justify taking the air dam off

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I've painted probably 100 pairs of those ugly bastards. I can't for the life of me understand how someone can like they look. Other than a truck cap, they are the ugliest accessory you can put on a truck.

What's crazy is how cheaply made they are and their retail price.... They are 700$ CDN.

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I've painted probably 100 pairs of those ugly bastards. I can't for the life of me understand how someone can like they look. Other than a truck cap, they are the ugliest accessory you can put on a truck.

What's crazy is how cheaply made they are and their retail price.... They are 700$ CDN.

 

Yea they are really expensive. I was just looking for something to complement the tire size change. What accessory would you recommend?

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Also guys I'm still debating on whether to go with a 5inch rough country lift vs a 4.5 inch rancho. The shop I've got quotes on for these two are RC 5 inch at $1600 installed with the Rancho 4.5 inch at $2600 installed. I'm wondering if the extra $1000 is worth it in the long run because i will be keeping this truck for at least 5-7 more years.

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they dont cause the rust. i just always think that they are added to cover up wheel wells rusting

 

 

they are hideous , there are plenty of other mods that would look great for the money!

 

 

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exactly, that exhaust system will get you ~1 mpg increase. this is how lots of ppl justify taking the air dam off

Also guys I'm still debating on whether to go with a 5inch rough country lift vs a 4.5 inch rancho. The shop I've got quotes on for these two are RC 5 inch at $1600 installed with the Rancho 4.5 inch at $2600 installed. I'm wondering if the extra $1000 is worth it in the long run because i will be keeping this truck for at least 5-7 more years.

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Also guys I'm still debating on whether to go with a 5inch rough country lift vs a 4.5 inch rancho. The shop I've got quotes on for these two are RC 5 inch at $1600 installed with the Rancho 4.5 inch at $2600 installed. I'm wondering if the extra $1000 is worth it in the long run because i will be keeping this truck for at least 5-7 more years.

look at Zone and BDS also....

 

 

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look at Zone and BDS also....

 

 

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BDS doesn't offer a 4.5 or 5 inch kit for my year..... :tear:

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BDS doesn't offer a 4.5 or 5 inch kit for my year..... :tear:

BDS has a 4" and Zone has a 4.5" (the kits are identical) so what are you talking about??

 

 

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BDS has a 4" and Zone has a 4.5" (the kits are identical) so what are you talking about??

 

 

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Can i fit 295 60 r20 Ridge Grapplers on a 4 inch BDS?

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Can i fit 295 60 r20 Ridge Grapplers on a 4 inch BDS?

depends on wheels

 

 

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