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Old Aug 31, 2009 | 12:32 PM
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Listing a few mods I want to do with my truck & wanted to hear some opinions. I don't crazy performance since I dont race or anything and I want to keep my truck looking stock but aggressive... Add any input into this list if you would like...

1. Front License Plate Bracket/Antenna Stub ( Lost Front plate offroading)
2. New Grille
3. Stock 20 inch Wheels (Chrome or Alloy) Tires nothing really exotic
4. CAI maybe just adding Airaid tube or ABS or PVC whatever is stronger
5. Superchip
6. Roof Rack- Thule Aero Foot Rack
7.Navigation System
8. Slyvania Ultra Vision dont want HIDS cause of issues and I dont like to blind people especially since I dont like any projector housings made for Dodge makes it look Ricey IMO
9. Towing Mirrors

Thank you for your opinion a head of time...
 

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Old Aug 31, 2009 | 12:35 PM
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sounds like you have a pretty solid plan for some good mods. the only thing i would do different (and its just my opinion) is the 20's. personally i like the look of smaller wheel and bigger tire. especially on a 4x4. plus its more functional while off roading due to sidewall flex and what not. so its 17's for me.
 
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Old Aug 31, 2009 | 12:40 PM
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Originally Posted by OlDirtyJohn
sounds like you have a pretty solid plan for some good mods. the only thing i would do different (and its just my opinion) is the 20's. personally i like the look of smaller wheel and bigger tire. especially on a 4x4. plus its more functional while off roading due to sidewall flex and what not. so its 17's for me.
Yea I like the look also... You think I can keep my 17's paint them black and add some bigger aggressive tires or do I need to purchase new wheels... Cause I want that aggressive stock look... The way Dodge should of done it..
 
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Old Aug 31, 2009 | 12:45 PM
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i dont see why you couldnt paint the stock 17's. and you could def fit a little bigger tire under there on the stock 17's with just a level.
 
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Old Aug 31, 2009 | 12:57 PM
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Perfect I think that is what I'm going to plan on doing...
 
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Old Aug 31, 2009 | 01:12 PM
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Originally Posted by espinosafell
Yea I like the look also... You think I can keep my 17's paint them black and add some bigger aggressive tires or do I need to purchase new wheels... Cause I want that aggressive stock look... The way Dodge should of done it..
Alright I have some bad news for you maybe
If you have the chrome wheels you wont be able to paint them I asked my uncle who does all the body work and he told me it would cost me more to paint my wheels than if I went out and bought brand new ones because they are chrome and it would be a pain to do at around 450 per wheel with him just covering materials not even labor involved
Now if you dont have chrome wheels it can be managed cheaper just because you dont have to mess with getting rid of the chrome hopefully this is your case

So hate to be a bearer of bad news but I feel the same way
 
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Old Aug 31, 2009 | 01:34 PM
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yes you can paint chrome wheels. sand that **** down with 320 (hold your breath) and use self etching primer.
 
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Old Aug 31, 2009 | 01:53 PM
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I know someone who can sandblast & Powdercoat them for 75 bucks each wheel
 
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Old Aug 31, 2009 | 01:56 PM
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I would get a set of aftermarket 17" tires with a nice aggressive 33" tire. M/T preferably
 
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Old Aug 31, 2009 | 01:59 PM
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yep, sand, scuff, blast, acid wash or whatever else you need to do to make the paint stick. They can be painted.

Be careful on the stubby ant, Ive seen threads were ppl said theirs would get missing.

A lot of guys also do Power Wires and 180* Tstats. Dont forget those and they are cheap mods too.
 
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