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Need your opinions! 2003 Dodge Ram RC (Dial Up Beware: Pics)

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Old 04-10-2010, 06:33 PM
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oh yeah, take off the nerf bars too. they dont look great on lowered or stock height trucks.
 
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Originally Posted by ryanbum
Redtruck-VA, I really like the way your truck looks with the painted upper. Can you tell me how you went about painting it, and a bigger picture?
Ryan, I assume you are talking about the grill since your upper bumper is already painted. I bought a paintable grill from eBay and had it painted at a local shop. My truck is the base model (SXT) with upgrades added.




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Trying to sell those nerf bars?
 
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Since you want to lower the rear I would take the nerf bars off, and sell them to start with your mods. Good luck hope it all works out for you.
 
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It's a good looking truck either way..... Just depends on what YOUR preference is. Apparently you like it w/out the nerf bars. I'd take the 1500 off of the doors as a start.
 
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Yes, I was talking about the grill. I will look into buying a paintable one. Has anyone had problems with the paint being darker behind the badges? I took the SLT off of the tailgate and you could see what looked like the shadow where the paint was faded behind the badge.
 
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you might try using some rubbing compound and a good buff and wax.
 
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Old 04-10-2010, 09:19 PM
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I watersanded with 2000 grit, cut with diamond cut compound, and polished with dual action. It still did not work... I guess I'm stuck with badges.
 
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If you're gonna lower it then definately lose the bars, If you're gonna get a level for the front then keep'em, you'll be glad you did.
 
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Beauti! Nerfs look good. Chrome polished Gas Cap Cover, and agree with Tint and do something with the grill, love those Daisy "Whatever" they call them Rims too.
 


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