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Dijya get a 4x4?
Well no matter...it is always better, IMHO, to get an LS axle.
I also happen to prefer the chrome tubes over the boards but the boards have lights. hmmm...heck of a dilema. That's why I had both.
Well no matter...it is always better, IMHO, to get an LS axle.
I also happen to prefer the chrome tubes over the boards but the boards have lights. hmmm...heck of a dilema. That's why I had both.
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I just ordered a V10 XLT and did opt for the LSD. I think it is well worth the extra cost. I4 wheel drive isn;t really 4 wheel drive...as there is not a locking diff at both ends.
I say get the LSD.
I also passed on the chrome boards, as I though the regular ones were not only more usable, but also would have less potential for getting snow and the like piled on them.
I say get the LSD.
I also passed on the chrome boards, as I though the regular ones were not only more usable, but also would have less potential for getting snow and the like piled on them.
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I'll check on the sway bar... from what I read, it's very good to have one.
Thanks all for the input.
Thanks all for the input.
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The rear sway bar is part of the 4x4 Trailer Tow Group. (Along with those awesome pull-out towing mirrors)
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running boards
you may want to consider a retractable running board. i paid $1300 for mine so they are not inexpensive but well worth it. you get extra clearance under certain off-raod conditions, they extend lower that stock so it's easier for people to get in & out and i think it looks a lot better than a fixed running board. check out this site. http://www.roll-a-long.com/homepage.htm i didn't buy mine from directly from roll-a-long. they reffered me to a local company that i could get them from. i'm in southern california but they probably have dealers all over the place.
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Got the chrome ones on my 04 CC SD. Love them. I use them getting in and out. AT 6'3" & 290 Lbs, I can stand on them and feel secure. They are a part of the truck and not a flimsy decoration. When you learn the combo of entering and exiting, using the hand hold, it really makes the climb in easy!!!
For the cost, I would go with the LSD.
Bigles
For the cost, I would go with the LSD.
Bigles
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After reading these posts, I stopped by my dealer and looked at an Ex with the chrome tubes. I still prefer the stock boards as the chrome ones seem to hang down lower. To each their own I suppose.
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I didn't like the chrome running boards that came on my X when I first bought it because, as Matt M said, they hang down to low. Now that I did the 2" lift and added 305/70/16 tires I'm glad I got the Chrome ones. They look really good now that the truck is about 3" taller than stock & it makes it easies to climb in since they do hang down about 1" farther than the regular running boards.
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Originally Posted by jdadamsjr
Both !?!?!
One on each side
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One on each side
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I had a set of Westin Chrome steps that I would use in the summer and change to the factory lighted boards in the winter.
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Well, My wife has chnaged my mind... going with the factory lighted boards. Now I have money for the LS rear end. Going with the aspen green. Is it as dark as the paint chip shows? I hope so.