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Old Jul 2, 2012 | 04:19 PM
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Just installed 30% window tint on front side windows, black out tint on rear sides and rear slide, and windshield brow. Installing the level kit tomorrow. I will post pics tomorrow to get feedback!
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Old Jul 2, 2012 | 04:36 PM
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Looking forward for pics.
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Old Jul 2, 2012 | 06:57 PM
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Did you do the windshield brow your self? I would like to do one on mine as well just a bit nervous though. Not the best place to get at, plus not sure how to go about getting a nice even curve cut into it.
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Old Jul 2, 2012 | 07:34 PM
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Yes I did, I just made a template out of newspaper to get the look I wanted and it was smooth and easy. All I had to do was remove the rear view mirror for better access ( I didn't actually remove it but just took it off the slider bracket). I will post some pics tomorrow night.
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Old Jul 2, 2012 | 09:00 PM
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Originally Posted by TexasLonghorn
Yes I did, I just made a template out of newspaper to get the look I wanted and it was smooth and easy. All I had to do was remove the rear view mirror for better access ( I didn't actually remove it but just took it off the slider bracket). I will post some pics tomorrow night.
how did you get the rear view off? i tried taking mine off to do a tint strip as well and ended up busting a piece of my windshield out lol oops..
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Old Jul 2, 2012 | 10:39 PM
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It is just mounted on a bracket. It you gently pull up following the path of the windshield, it should come off. You will still have connections for auto dim, but the rear view can just hang there.
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Old Jul 2, 2012 | 10:43 PM
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Originally Posted by 04f150lariet

how did you get the rear view off? i tried taking mine off to do a tint strip as well and ended up busting a piece of my windshield out lol oops..
I just had to remove mine for tint also... It's pretty simple. Grab the arm of the mirror and gently pull down on it towards the ashtray. You'll need to use a little force but not much. You'll see it start to move and just ease it out!
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Old Jul 3, 2012 | 12:13 PM
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I just had to remove mine for tint also... It's pretty simple. Grab the arm of the mirror and gently pull down on it towards the ashtray. You'll need to use a little force but not much. You'll see it start to move and just ease it out!
Awesome Thanks man!
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Old Jul 3, 2012 | 02:26 PM
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Just finished installing the leveling kit and gained 2 1/2 inches on the front. Tint is drying. She's dirty but I'm just waiting on the tint to dry good before I wash and wax!
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Old Jul 3, 2012 | 02:32 PM
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Got the front end aligned after and my "toe" was off quite a bit after the leveling kit but she's good now.
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