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Old 03-30-2009, 05:39 PM
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Default Finally got the Leveling kit installed.. Pics inside.

Finally got some $$ to order the DayStar poly 2" kit and then actually found time to install last week. It's been on a week, no weirdness whatsoever so far, just an increase in the visual pleasure and driving pleasure. Ordered it from 4wheelparts.com for $97.49 w/ free shipping (25% off, weekend special).

The install took me about 3 1/2 hrs, about 30 mins of that was trying to get the lower shock bolt NUT loosened. Even with an IR 600 ft/lb wrench I thought it was going to snap before the nut loosened. It wasn't even rusted. I went nice and slowly so I wasn't going to chance messing anything up. Next up some Rancho shocks as it still has some of the cadillac ride (bouncy).

For your enjoyment (no before, we all know they look like a car in the front...)











All tucked away up in there..
 

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Originally Posted by Damn Dirty Ape
Finally got some $$ to order the DayStar poly 2" kit and then actually found time to install last week. It's been on a week, no weirdness whatsoever so far, just an increase in the visual pleasure and driving pleasure.
What was the cost, and where did you get it?
It looks nice, and, the truck looks great!
 
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Old 03-30-2009, 06:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Mickinator
What was the cost, and where did you get it?
It looks nice, and, the truck looks great!
Ahh knew I forgot.. 97.49 from 4wheelparts.com (weekend 25% off special, free ship).. updated post, thanks!
 
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Old 03-30-2009, 06:11 PM
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Nice job,looks good BTW nice clean truck!
 
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Just washed it today, did the tires, engine bay, and have to turn the buffer loose on it this weekend and lay down some new wax for the Spring. thanks!
 
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Mark, it looks awesome!!!! Well done my friend!!!!!

Hector........
 
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Very nice. I can't believe we have the same color.....cause mine doesnt look like that! Thats clean as hell.

Everything looks cool!
 
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Originally Posted by MonkeyWrench4000
Very nice. I can't believe we have the same color.....cause mine doesnt look like that! Thats clean as hell.

Everything looks cool!
Thanks! It stays in the garage when not driven, and I have a meguiars g110 buffer, a bunch of different waxes and I'm not afraid to use 'em I just got finished claying it this afternoon and plan to go over it with some Collinite 845 wax in a few days. When it does snow here I find ANY excuse to go out and play. Never had a 4x4 until a couple of years ago w got a Jeep Grand Cherokee and I was hooked on playing in the snow after that.
 

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Mark, it looks awesome!!!! Well done my friend!!!!!

Hector........

Thanks! Promised ya I'd post up some pics once I'd recovered.
 
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Looks great! Mine didn't even look that shiny when I spent all day washing and waxing it, lol.
 


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