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Old Dec 12, 2012 | 10:53 PM
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Hey everyone I need some help. I've got a white 2007 XLT and i'm getting new wheels this week to go with my new Dynapro MT in a 285/70/17. I'm torn between the black or machined XD Addicts, or the Gear Backcountry. If anyone has a white truck with any of those wheels could you post a pic? Also id like to tint my tails and cant find a how to thread. Can anyone point me in the right direction or post a how to on here? Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks guys!!
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Old Dec 12, 2012 | 11:16 PM
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This is my truck.
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Old Dec 12, 2012 | 11:17 PM
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Old Dec 13, 2012 | 03:48 AM
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You need a front lvl kit bad. The rake is huge! Haha although I can't help you with your decision as I have no experience with either. Anything is better than those wheels I had the same ones. Did a front lvl and raptor wheels with 35" bfgs. Love it.
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Old Dec 13, 2012 | 06:04 AM
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Agree with the level....real bad..
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Old Dec 13, 2012 | 06:07 AM
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Agree with the level....real bad..
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Old Dec 13, 2012 | 04:17 PM
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I agree too. I hate how much rake mine has. I was told a leveling kit is super hard on a front end though. The tires on it now are 245/70/17. I hope that with the larger tires it will help the rake, but if not i think ill spend the 75$ on a HBS kit.
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Old Dec 13, 2012 | 06:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Hillbilly_Deluxe4x4
I agree too. I hate how much rake mine has. I was told a leveling kit is super hard on a front end though. The tires on it now are 245/70/17. I hope that with the larger tires it will help the rake, but if not i think ill spend the 75$ on a HBS kit.
There are tons of people on here that run leveling kits that have no problems. That being said, there are more reports of having problems with a 3" kit because of the stress it adds.
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Old Dec 13, 2012 | 11:04 PM
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Well ill look into a 2 1/2 inch kit then. I did my tails tonight too. Pretty happy with how they turned out. Only thing is the clear coat made them kinda rough looking and i wanted them glossy. is there anything i can do now to make them glossy? i heard buffing them with Meguiars Compound? The pic is before i did the clear coat.
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Originally Posted by Hillbilly_Deluxe4x4
Well ill look into a 2 1/2 inch kit then. I did my tails tonight too. Pretty happy with how they turned out. Only thing is the clear coat made them kinda rough looking and i wanted them glossy. is there anything i can do now to make them glossy? i heard buffing them with Meguiars Compound? The pic is before i did the clear coat.
Yeah use a compound and polish and they will be nice and glossy.
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