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Old Apr 10, 2012 | 06:26 PM
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I'm not normally a big fan of chrome, but I think it just works on this truck. It's amazing what a new bumper, grille and a few pieces of chrome trim can do to the look of a truck. Felt compelled to share...

Now I just need some nice chrome wheels....
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Old Apr 10, 2012 | 07:37 PM
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looks nice except for the door bling
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Old Apr 10, 2012 | 08:14 PM
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Yea in my opinion the door handles and pillars could go but that's just me. And also if you lived close to me and had 18 inch wheels I'd trade you mine in a heartbeat, I don't like chrome at all, but I only have the stock chrome rims so I doubt you'd be interested regardless.
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Old Apr 10, 2012 | 08:32 PM
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Yeah, I know a lot (maybe most) of folks on this forum like the lifted, big tire, blacked out look, but there are still some of us out there that like a clean chrome look on some things

My previous truck, which I had for 17 years, was color matched and had no chrome at all, so for me, it all depends
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Old Apr 10, 2012 | 08:54 PM
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Ya chrome handles and pillars I would go without, I have the chrome package on my 08 xlt and I love it, but wouldn't put nemore on it just my opinion, but overall looks alot better then stock!!!!
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Old Apr 10, 2012 | 09:41 PM
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Didnt mean to hate, Ive got an 08 xlt with the chrome package as well, love it just like you do, just not fond of pillar chrome is all...looks alot better than stock
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Old Apr 11, 2012 | 07:07 AM
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Originally Posted by Tccards500
Didnt mean to hate, Ive got an 08 xlt with the chrome package as well, love it just like you do, just not fond of pillar chrome is all...looks alot better than stock
x2. Nice Truck though!
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Old Apr 11, 2012 | 08:01 AM
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You guys are killing me on the chrome pillars and handle!! I just felt the side view of the truck was just too plain and needed something. I even held back on the handles and didn't use the whole set, but just the middle piece. Any suggestions on dressing it up more, within this type of look? Maybe painting the top part of the side mirrors the body color?
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Old Apr 11, 2012 | 08:12 AM
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I would put tow mirrors on. Looks like you plow so they would help backing up. I also agree lose the chrome b post.
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Old Apr 11, 2012 | 10:23 AM
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I could handle the handles, but the pillar just looks out of place. You could do something from the lower bodyline down, or add chrome bedrails.
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