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Old 02-12-2007, 08:33 PM
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Default Drop or bumpers?

this spring I want to make a couple steps with my truck.
but I don't know which to start with,

front Chrome upper bumper with painted lower and rear welded/smoothed rollpan
vs.
3/5 drop (spindles,shackles, new bushings, shocks, etc.)

both would end up costing near the same with equal amounts of work involved
I'm just looking for input from you guys (and girls)

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Old 02-12-2007, 09:01 PM
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I would lower it first.

and you should look into getting a front bumper cover instead of going chrome. I got mine for $450 through street scene and I think they look sweet on a lowered truck. imo
 
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Old 02-13-2007, 12:14 AM
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Default RE: Drop or bumpers?

IMO.. Lower it, and do what jonny said.. I like the bumper covers, spec. the "Sniper" Kit. i plan on getting that one put on mine with a hotchiks drop, and true duels.. yummy!
 
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Default RE: Drop or bumpers?

I might, but I'm not too crazy about covers,
"Don't hide the ugly, Replace it"
but I did just find this bumper from wings west

EDIT>> I'm looking for a smooth show look,
low n' slow is how I want to look, I might eventually lay frame with a full air susp.

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