Nose Down
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Yeah, I like it too, but I was thinkin bout raisin the front an inch and a half, mainly for better tire clearance, wanted to see if there was some advantage to this 'attitude' that I'd want
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Too low, Not aggresive looking at all.
Yeah i was thinking of raising mine 3 inches in front and 2 inches in back to get that better bigger tire clearance. I dont think the nose down look makes it aggresive at all. If anything it makes look weak and non-redneck-ish. Everyone around here that I know likes clearance. If i wanted it low I'd buy a honda, right. I mean i can't even get under the front of mine right now. So im gonna install a 2 inch body lift all around and 3 inch front frame/2 inch rear frame lift. And throw on some 16 inch CEPEK Aluminum Rims. Part # MTT-979412 from www.summitracing.com .
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Why the nose down stance? Cuz FEs are heavy! I'm with Dave, I dig it. Kind of a muscle-truck look.
Each to his own. Build yours like YOU want.
Each to his own. Build yours like YOU want.
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I definitely like the nose down stance, but someone definitely hit a pole with this truck at one point so the fender's pulled(or pushed dependin on how ya wanna look at it) in at the front of the tire on the passenger side, so I'd be kinda outta luck if I wanted t put bigger tires in, jus checkin out my options
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The hood and grille both have a round dent in them that line up (hence why I'm thinkin a pole was involved). It looks like the fender ended up gettin pushed back when the front got hit, whick in turn made it 'dent out' at one point which brought the front of the fender within about half an inch if the tire, I'm really surprised nothin's hittin/rubbin as it is.
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Here's a pic showin the damage she got, there's also some behind the bumper on the valance(I think that's what it's called anyway) that you can't see, which it what I think pushed on the fender
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The good news is that everything but the hood is available in the aftermarket and although the hood damage is in a challenging spot, it is repairable. If the rad support and the inner fender apron are ok then straightening or replacing the fender should bring the grille and stone guard back in line when they are reattached. Some "motivation" may be required. From the photo, it looks like a new headlight bezel may cover up any damage underneath it on the grille. A re-poped one is about $80. Used ones show up on ebay for a lot less.
Sit down before you price that grille though.
Sit down before you price that grille though.
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Oh yeah...I've looked into the grille...and as far as that goes I decided 'screw it, I'll jus live with a slightly damaged grille'. As for the hood I found someone who has one(along with a fender too) for about $150, only problem is that the front reflectors are shaved, but it shouldn't be too hard to get the holes punched back out for those. Hopefully noone beat me to em yet.