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Old May 10, 2010 | 05:59 PM
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http://www.suspensionconnection.com/...KC09103R8.html

someone tell me about these please.
 
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Old May 10, 2010 | 06:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Skeeter_Eater
http://www.suspensionconnection.com/...KC09103R8.html

someone tell me about these please.
Those are for the 2wd Rams only, we have IFS but instead of t-bars we have coil springs since we don't have to clear a drive axle for the front wheels.
 
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Old May 10, 2010 | 06:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Shiloh 24
Those are for the 2wd Rams only, we have IFS but instead of t-bars we have coil springs since we don't have to clear a drive axle for the front wheels.
I see that now, lol
 
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Old May 11, 2010 | 04:41 PM
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No one has any more paint suggestions then?
 
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Old May 11, 2010 | 04:45 PM
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your going to spend some $$$ for a paint job with color change..... no matter where u go unless you diy...
 
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Old May 11, 2010 | 04:48 PM
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Is there a way for someone to do it, and keep it under $1000?
I dont trust myself to DIY
 
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Old May 11, 2010 | 04:58 PM
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youll have to call some local shops and explain what you want......

for reference: just to paint my hood at a local shop it was going to cost about $500 and i did all the prep work, all they were going to do was paint and clear coat. so i found a buddy who did it for $250. and thats just the hood. it wasnt even on the truck...
 
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Old May 13, 2010 | 11:46 AM
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thanks nim
 
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Old May 13, 2010 | 12:27 PM
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You can do all that work but if you don't plan on keeping your truck for a long time I wouldn't even bother doing a full paint job unless its that bad condition wise. For a good paint job using pretty good materials you would be looking at like 3k-4k, with dents, chips, etc patched up. Thats a minimum. Personally I wouldn't bother repainting unless you get at least a factory look finish after spending the money on it. Prices may vary but thats just my opinion. Besides, you have a nice color!!!

Also keep in mind if you want your door jams and anything that shows color to be changed to black that will cost you a lot more money because of R&I too! Its a waste for what you want to do with it, especially at 150k miles.
 
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Old May 13, 2010 | 12:32 PM
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The black accessories that I'm going to get don't look good on the blue. I think I might just do it myself and save some money.
 
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