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Originally Posted by HawgDawg (Post 10175102)

I have not heard many good things about recon.

The covers are fine, i would just not buy their entire setup for cab lights

Since you have the V10 engine and plan to tow a 5th wheel, I'd also do the following:

1. Get a SCT X3 with custom tunes or his "Combo Kit" which also includes the SPD Y-pipe and SB CAI kit from Mike at 5 Star Tuning.

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2. C-Betr Mirrors.

C-Betr Mirror Set :: C-Betr Mirrors :: QWorks Corporation

3. Transmission Temp Gauge of your choice (Autometer, ISSPRO, etc).

4. Larger transmission cooler (6.0L OEM or aftermarket).

5. Rear Air Bags for better handling while towing (Firestone, Air Lift, etc).

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Originally Posted by HawgDawg (Post 10175187)

The window tinting is a definite possibility although I will have to check to see how dark I can go according to state law.

I wonder if I would be money ahead by powder coating my stock rims black or buying black rims and selling my stock rims. Definitely something to think about.

Kansas Highway Patrol says the front side windows are limited to 35%, but doesn't address rear side or back windows. If you do the fronts at 35% and the rears even darker it would look really nice. I estimated high at $300. Around here it would only be about $250.

For the wheels, new rims will probably run at least $600 and your factory rims would probably only bring $100 total. Where I am it would only run about $150 to have your wheels powdercoated.

Whatever you go with, get lots of pics for us!! :-X22

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Originally Posted by BigPigDaddy (Post 10176034)

Kansas Highway Patrol says the front side windows are limited to 35%, but doesn't address rear side or back windows. :-X22

I would guess that my front side windows are already at around 30% tint and the back side windows are pretty dark. You can't really tell from the pictures I posted but I don't think I could do much more to them so I think I will leave them alone for now.

BigPig, you have given me several suggestions concerning the wheels and grill guard, are you thinking the all black wheels and other accessories would look good? I'm really thinking I may go that route and maybe by the end of summer I can have it all done.

So what I am thinking is black out the wheels, grill guad, and running boards (possibly putting a single step for each door instead of the full running board). Adding a soft Tonneau cover. Installing cab-over clearance lights (smoke lenses). Then possibly, depending on money and how I think it will end up looking, adding some round black bed rails. Smoke bug deflector and window vents may be in order as well. All I need is time and $$$.