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Old 01-17-2009, 06:46 PM
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Posted this in another forum but thought I would share here. Took my beige XLT with chrome and black trim and tried to work the chrome/black theme. Whatcha think?

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The mods include:
- Truxx 3" front/1" rear leveling system
- Black flares
- Eagle 18x9 Wheels
- BFG 305/65R18 AT KOs
- Edge Evolution Programmer
- Flowmaster Dual Exit SS Exhaust
- Chrome sidesteps
- Roush grille
- RED Lightbar
- PIAA lights
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i am jealous for sure, nice truck man
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nice truck. how do you like the exhaust and how is the 2,000 rpm drone in the cab? Did you get it ordered, or installed where your at? I see some kits for @ 250. I like the flares, I have the factory ones, but I'd like to have the painted ones so that when I wax the truck they don't get the white powder in them. I need to get all my stuff here so I can get a mod list and show done.
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Wow, nice truck man. I like those wheels and the offset is nice.
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how do you have the wires for the lights ran?
The light bar who makes it and how is it attached to the truck?

The one thing you are missing is a set of stealth turn signal bulbs to replace the amber bulbs. The stealth bulbs are chrome plated and when illuminated are amber. it will make the front of your truck look so much better.
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Those wheels and the fender flares look really good together. Great job!
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Originally Posted by rickyp
how do you have the wires for the lights ran?
The light bar who makes it and how is it attached to the truck?

The one thing you are missing is a set of stealth turn signal bulbs to replace the amber bulbs. The stealth bulbs are chrome plated and when illuminated are amber. it will make the front of your truck look so much better.
I just have the wires run from the lights through the (very narrow) spacing between the bumper and bumper cover, then along the fender to the fire wall and into the cab. The light bar is from Randy Ellis Design. I have used their light bars for some of previous trucks, all have been great quality. Here's the link: www.randyellisdesign.com

Thanks for the suggestions....will consider the bulbs you mentioned!
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Thanks everone for the comments!

Originally Posted by FOMOCO466
nice truck. how do you like the exhaust and how is the 2,000 rpm drone in the cab? Did you get it ordered, or installed where your at? I see some kits for @ 250. I like the flares, I have the factory ones, but I'd like to have the painted ones so that when I wax the truck they don't get the white powder in them. I need to get all my stuff here so I can get a mod list and show done.
I really like the exhaust. It is louder than the Magnaflows or Gibsons I have had in the past, but it really sounds pretty beefy and is more intrusive. I am waiting to see if I tire of it and replace it with something not so loud, but right now I am enjoying it. I had my local shop order and install the exhaust system. I paid $520 installed for a stainless steel dual exit Flowmaster so thought that was a good deal. You definitely need to post pics when you get your mods done!
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Man that looks awesome!!! Those colors go great together. Are those stock fender flares? They are a little rounder then what I have on mine I like them.
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thats sweet!
can you really feel the edge??? good power?


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