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exhaust tip(s) are the same. but if you look in that area, you might see sumthin different between the two pics.

pics of the rear bumper are in the metal fab section
 
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i know this one you learned how to use the focus in the bottom pic
 
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Spit shinned the wheels?
 
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Truck looks really nice and clean
 
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still dont know how to use the camer, jus get lucky once in a while.

polished the wheels last weekend, see first post.

thanks, but its actually in need of a wash again
 
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did you get the fiberglass fixed on the back of the bed?
 
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Spindles?
 
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no, bed is still busted.

no spindles for a 4wd

ok, i give. i added a 1" bodylift, and swapped the factory 2" rear blocks for 1" ones.
check out the gap at the front bumper, and the front wheel opening. also check the gap between the exhaust tip and the bedside. now look at the rake in the first pic and level stance in the second.
 
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Still don't see it. Take it back! No; just kidding. Looks good, level and clean. bob
 
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Truck looks nice and clean, good job!

I really like the wheels too, good job cleaning them!
 
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looks good bubba..very slick and clean

what size wheels are those..
 
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rear mud flaps? i win! lol
 
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the wheels are 17"

i musta really got a good shot of it. the truck is dirty, and i still need to do more work on the wheels

thanks guys
 
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what about my guess?
 
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i took the mudflaps and step bars off within 3hrs of delivery at the dealership 3yrs ago, sorry, lol
 
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the angle through me off... not really that noticable, but it makes it look bigger. especially when theres no rake....
 
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Originally Posted by 4X2XLT
not really that noticable, but it makes it look bigger. especially when theres no rake....
that was my goal. i wanted it to look bigger w/o makin it huge. my wife is 5ft tall. i get a cussin everytime she gets in the truck, lol.
i also wanted to keep some gap in the wheel openings when i step up to the next tire size here shortly. tires pictured are severly worn out 275/70R17's. i will be gettin some 285/70/17's(33's) next. the pics i have seen of 33's on trucks with only a t-crank look like the wheel well is over-stuffed.
 
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damn gumby, should've given me a change to post


1inch body lift
painted front bumper mount

and did you install some 1inch blocks in the rear like you wanted?

i win


oh, wheres the close shots of the new bodylift pieces?
 
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i was gonna guess that you saved a bunch of money by switching your car insurrance to gieko?
 
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What happened to that ranger you and wed were racing at norwalk.. thats the last time I saw ya. I have to say the paint job is better on this one :)
 
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What happened to that ranger you and wed were racing at norwalk.. thats the last time I saw ya. I have to say the paint job is better on this one :)

he sold it about a month ago
 
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scott - i shoulda mentioned in the first post, that you werent allowed in this game. you already knew the plan for this weekend.
didnt i already show you the pics of the bodylift blocks? i guess i could go get one of the fronts installed...

rand - i started to make the transistion from sport truck to minitruck on the 89. stock floor bodydrop, custom frame, independent rear suspension, shaved everything, 2" roof chop. along the way things in my life changed and i decided i didnt want the truck anymore. i kept the 2.3T drivetrain and sold the truck as a roller.
there are pics of it in my photobucket:
http://s25.photobucket.com/albums/c73/gmby23/

*edit, new pics of bodylift blocks added to metal fab forum as requested
 

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did you paint the wiper arms?
 
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You're wife is right. It's one of those things that only you would notice because it's your truck, but that's all that really matters anyway.
 
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