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Old 10-27-2010, 07:50 PM
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Originally Posted by The Dutch Touch
So I installed the ranchos today everything went very well until I hit the bolt holding in the lower fork from the strut, problem was that it was stuck in the bushing so I had to heat it to get it out. The only other problem I had was when I was taking the spring of the passenger side strut the top bolt was seized so I had to torch it off. So overall it took like two hours for the first strut and 1.5 hours for the second.

As for the rear shocks 45 minutes and they were both done no problems at all. It took me the most time to put the shock boots on.

Overall the whole experience was a lot better and easier than I expected. I'll get some pics up tomorrow.
We definately want to see before and after pictures. Get down!!
 
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Old 10-27-2010, 08:19 PM
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cant wait to see pics now lets do my leveling kit lol
 
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Old 10-27-2010, 09:16 PM
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I'll be sure to put up pics for you guys.

I also ordered these led's tonight, for the front blinker and rear brake/blinker.
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Old 10-27-2010, 09:38 PM
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Originally Posted by canadiandodge
ya i know where u r when u get ur trailmaster kit on wanna do mine after lol i am in holland landing

I spent a good portion of my childhood on Hill st in HL, Do you know Steve, Randy ? all grew up around that block, I forget their last names.

Steve's Parents bought nothing but Dodge growing up, his dad is a Carpenter, own busniess.

Randy I cant remember much.
 
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Originally Posted by The Dutch Touch
I'll be sure to put up pics for you guys.

I also ordered these led's tonight, for the front blinker and rear brake/blinker.
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I have to see pics of these, I want to do the same swap!
 
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Old 10-28-2010, 06:53 PM
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sorry guys you will have to wait till tomorrow there is just nonstop rain here.
 
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Here you go guys PICS!!!!!
First off more new toys.

BF Goodrich All Terrain T/A
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Airaid Intake
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Heres a pretty bad pic of the leveling kit on the new Rancho strut
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Heres a side pic of the truck with tires and levelling kit
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Front
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No rub on the 265/75/16
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More pics of Ranchos to come.
I also got my leds but my girlfriend snagged them took the bill and shes giving them to me for christmas.
 

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Old 11-07-2010, 02:04 PM
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I'm also thinking about either this grille or the gutter gaurd grill. I really like that on this one the spokes are gone.

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thats the grill i think i am gonna buy cuz i screwed mine up when i painted it and the truck looks good u need to tint the tails tho
 
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thats the grill i think i am gonna buy cuz i screwed mine up when i painted it and the truck looks good u need to tint the tails tho
I already have the nightshade but I want to color match around the bake/signals and reverse light and then nightshade the rest. Like how you did yours. What type of paint did you use?
 


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