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dietz4ibanez Senior Enthusiast

dietz4ibanez

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I wanted to make a thread just for this truck... I wish I would have dont this with the black truck and its hard to start over which I can always do if I get hungry for some more posts! :)

 

I have only done 2 new little things for now but some big things are coming! See if you can see what I have done...

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tobias Senior Enthusiast

tobias

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you should tint the 2 front windows....

 

i see your old truck got a couple pics as well :)

 

that truck is still pretty sweet.

 

Gee, I wonder why you like it? :dunno: Riggs, you should find some of those Caddy wheels like Brian has. They look awesome on the 400's.

BIGWRENCH40 Enthusiast

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You don't need to buy a whole kit to level your truck out. On my 08 2500HD i just cranked my stock keys about 1 1/2 inches and added extended front shock mounts that I bought off eBay for $42.00 including shipping. Easy to do and saves you from buying new T-bar keys that you don't need! :)

HDdave Enthusiast

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I'd say some window tint, chrome grille and handles, paint the chrome bumper white, and DEFINETLY slap some 285's under that sob. Personally I'm a fan of the stock wheels, so just tires do the trick for me. Then i'd say your in need of a chip, intake, and an exhaust that gets rid of that stupid DPF, to let thatt engine breathe a little better. Plus to improve mpg's...

dietz4ibanez Senior Enthusiast

dietz4ibanez

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You don't need to buy a whole kit to level your truck out. On my 08 2500HD i just cranked my stock keys about 1 1/2 inches and added extended front shock mounts that I bought off eBay for $42.00 including shipping. Easy to do and saves you from buying new T-bar keys that you don't need! :thumbs:

 

 

How bad did it need the allignment after that?

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