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Old May 10, 2016 | 11:45 PM
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Nice updates. Which lift are you going with? When installing the Headers will you be doing a tune at the same time?
 
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Old May 10, 2016 | 11:48 PM
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thanks! already have the lift and its a 4 inch rough country kit. not the best but not the worst. theyve gotten alot better recently. and i will be doing a tune later this summer, got any suggestions on tuners? bully dog? 5star?
 
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Old May 11, 2016 | 12:55 AM
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From what I understand the 5.4 isn't like the 6.8 V10 with tuners. However I plan to go with 5star once the tax return hits. From all the solid reviews here on FTE and phone call I made to them I think it is the right choice.
 
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Old May 11, 2016 | 01:20 AM
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thats what i was thinking too. tons of people on here have suggested that and i think it would be a good one. probably gonna do gears this summer too but those are a little pricey
 
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Old May 11, 2016 | 10:28 AM
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Can't wait to see it all together!!! It's gonna look real sharp!!
 
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Old May 11, 2016 | 10:41 AM
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thanks!! I'm loving the way your build is turning out its already looking really good. you put a lot of hard work into it. what do you have left to do on it before you finish?
 
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Old May 11, 2016 | 11:49 PM
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i suck at photoshop, but this is kinda what i want my truck to look like. i think i might plasti dip the bumpers and grille just to see if i liked it in real life, and if i do id probably line-x it

 
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Old May 12, 2016 | 09:36 AM
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thanks!! I'm loving the way your build is turning out its already looking really good. you put a lot of hard work into it. what do you have left to do on it before you finish?

Thanks!!
I have a ton of stuff to do aside from finishing up my frame, I’m replacing all the body panels from front to back, bumpers and all plus paint.
I have seen all black front ends like that and they look good!!
 
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Old May 30, 2016 | 12:29 PM
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Been a while since I posted, but I finally finished putting the lift kit on.







I'm so happy with it!
 
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Old May 30, 2016 | 08:46 PM
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Been a while since I posted, but I finally finished putting the lift kit on.







I'm so happy with it!
Looks awesome! How does it ride?
 
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Old May 30, 2016 | 09:27 PM
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Looks awesome! How does it ride?
thanks man! and honestly, not much worse then stock. it rides like a truck and i like it.
 
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Old May 30, 2016 | 09:29 PM
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thanks man! and honestly, not much worse then stock. it rides like a truck and i like it.
As long as you like it, that's all that matters. What lift did you go with? (I can't remember after a weekend of alcohol abuse 😉 )
 
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Old May 30, 2016 | 10:51 PM
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As long as you like it, that's all that matters. What lift did you go with? (I can't remember after a weekend of alcohol abuse 😉 )
Lol I went with the 4" rough country lift kit. Very pleased with it so far.
 
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Old May 30, 2016 | 11:24 PM
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4" lift with 35" tires? Dang from photos make it look like a 6" kit!

Looks good though
 
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Old May 31, 2016 | 12:53 AM
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Truck came out good it does look high for a 4 inch kit. Does it sit level or is it a little low in the rear. You may want to think about lowering the bumper a bit looks like it's pretty tight to the fender especially on the drivers side. You don't don't want the truck flexing when going over uneven surfaces and pushing them together. There are small bolts on the bottom of the headlights that when you can get a socket on them to be a good place to put it and give it the right clearance.
 
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