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Old 08-24-2013, 02:20 AM
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Oh ok and I am glad to see that it's not just mine. I might have to look into that way too.
Old 08-24-2013, 02:43 AM
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Originally Posted by mattmark6
Anyone know what size lug nuts out trucks use?? My parents want me to get a locking lug nut to put on so no one steals my new tires Anyone know where to get some and how much they cost
A quick google search told me that 97-99 has 12mm studs and 2000+ has 14mm studs. That's consistent with my experience too, as my lugnuts from my 97 didn't fit my 2000, I had to buy a new set. Anyways, you can get locking lug nuts from anywhere that sells wheels. I bought mine when I bought my wheels at America's Tire Co. If I remember right I think it was about 20 bucks for a set of four with the adapter.
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Ordered the lightning heads today and put two kicker 6x8s in the front doors (backs soon to come) a little more boom and somewhat cleaner. Head unit would probably help a lot but not sure how I feel about it right now.
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Old 08-24-2013, 09:48 AM
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Originally Posted by TboneH
A quick google search told me that 97-99 has 12mm studs and 2000+ has 14mm studs. That's consistent with my experience too, as my lugnuts from my 97 didn't fit my 2000, I had to buy a new set. Anyways, you can get locking lug nuts from anywhere that sells wheels. I bought mine when I bought my wheels at America's Tire Co. If I remember right I think it was about 20 bucks for a set of four with the adapter.
Thanks bud. Idk if I am gonna get some got no money left anymore. I got the road hazard warranty with my new tires today and it cost me a lot raised my final total like 200 bucks
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Originally Posted by mattmark6
Thanks bud. Idk if I am gonna get some got no money left anymore. I got the road hazard warranty with my new tires today and it cost me a lot raised my final total like 200 bucks
What size tires did you get?
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Originally Posted by satan_FX4
Ordered the lightning heads today and put two kicker 6x8s in the front doors (backs soon to come) a little more boom and somewhat cleaner. Head unit would probably help a lot but not sure how I feel about it right now.
If you have installed them already, how much of an improvement are they over stock? I'm assuming you have the stock HU and are not amplifying them
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Originally Posted by jferg92

If you have installed them already, how much of an improvement are they over stock? I'm assuming you have the stock HU and are not amplifying them
Honestly not the difference i was hoping for but I can tell that it's cleaner. Running stock head unit and unamplified. I'm sure it would be a lot better if I ran an aftermarket HU or amp
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Originally Posted by mattmark6
Thanks bud. Idk if I am gonna get some got no money left anymore. I got the road hazard warranty with my new tires today and it cost me a lot raised my final total like 200 bucks
I didn't really want to spend the money either, but then I thought about how any thief with a lug wrench and a jack could easily walk off with 1500 dollars worth of wheels and tires. I decided the peace of mind was worth 20 extra bucks to me. They look great too, you can't even tell they're on there unless you look close.

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Honestly not the difference i was hoping for but I can tell that it's cleaner. Running stock head unit and unamplified. I'm sure it would be a lot better if I ran an aftermarket HU or amp
That's because you bought kickers mate! Great if you want to make your truck loud and boomy, not so great if you actually want to listen to music. Head units help but when it comes to sound quality buying the right speakers is huge.

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Old 08-24-2013, 06:13 PM
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Trucks all cleaned and ready to take my out for my 21st
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Originally Posted by jferg92
Trucks all cleaned and ready to take my out for my 21st
Looks good but on your 21st shouldn't you be too plastered to drive?


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