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On 9/16/2019 at 2:28 PM, The 54 said:

I could only find one of the three 7mm bolts to get the step off anyone have pictures of the three 7mm bolt on the step?

are you talking about step 1?

 

the bolts "under the pad" are the torx screws later on in process...

 

please clarify and i can help with pics

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Work in progress- pics and better detail added this afternoon   Just high level notes so I don’t forgot my write up...   Main goal: Remove plastic footwell in each corner of rear b

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Alright, tips installed. Looks awesome. Pics don't do it justice. I highly recommend this to everyone. Technically you don't have to remove the side steps to replace the tips. The space is tight but i

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Powder coat done. Ready for install ?. Came out better than i expected. 

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are you talking about step 1?
 
the bolts "under the pad" are the torx screws later on in process...
 
please clarify and i can help with pics

I only found one of the 7mm bolts behind the step by getting under the truck


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1 hour ago, The 54 said:

I only found one of the 7mm bolts behind the step by getting under the truck

 

 

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This is passenger side.

 

This is step 1.

 

Mods can we unlock my first post so i can update it with better pics?

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Tips back from the powder coater!

They look flawless, should be tough as shit

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On 9/23/2019 at 10:50 PM, PabloK said:

Tips back from the powder coater!

They look flawless, should be tough as shit

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Those look hella good! By any chance did you get a quote for hydro Dipping? Just curious to know if the charge for PC and Hydrodipping is close. I’m thinking about having a carbon fiber pattern hydro dipped and the charge is about $80 for both. 

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@PabloK thanks for the write up! This saves everyone an immense amount of time for this mod. I’m considering hydrodipping the exhaust tips, just need to find a place to do it for me in DFW area. 

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Having some trouble remembering how to put on the exhaust tips, the little threaded pieces for the screws go on the exhaust tip themselves correct? The you just put the screw into the hole on the truck and tighten it up?


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Alright, tips installed. Looks awesome. Pics don't do it justice. I highly recommend this to everyone. Technically you don't have to remove the side steps to replace the tips. The space is tight but it's possible with a ratcheting wrench and a lot of elbow grease. This is how i installed it with the help of a friend. 

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Alright, tips installed. Looks awesome. Pics don't do it justice. I highly recommend this to everyone. Technically you don't have to remove the side steps to replace the tips. The space is tight but it's possible with a ratcheting wrench and a lot of elbow grease. This is how i installed it with the help of a friend. 
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Yea baby... nice

Ours turned out almost identical in finish.


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Having some trouble remembering how to put on the exhaust tips, the little threaded pieces for the screws go on the exhaust tip themselves correct? The you just put the screw into the hole on the truck and tighten it up?


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If not properly set, those things will drive you nuts, I’ll try and get a pic of how they go


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Yea baby... nice

Ours turned out almost identical in finish.


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Thanks. Loving every minute of it. 

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If not properly set, those things will drive you nuts, I’ll try and get a pic of how they go


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I got mine back on earlier thank you !


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Great write up, pulled mine off in 10 minutes and dropped them off at the powder coating shop.  $40 for the pair seemed like a great deal to me

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