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Old Jul 28, 2010 | 02:16 AM
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I want 22's, but it would take me a few months to get tires for them. The lightning rims and wheels would cost me $1700 shipped.
 
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Old Jul 28, 2010 | 02:36 AM
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sounds like its worth the wait

sure u could get the slides for under 2 grand too. drivelinecustoms.com has a set of kmc 22s shipped for like 1263. then, jus a generic tire size 305/45/22 around $150 each @ tirerack.com + shipping, so like 18/19-ish. plus a stepside with lightning wheels.... gonna look like a knockoff imo. ur truck tho, wish i could get some new wheels sometime soon. my next set will be 24s
 

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Old Jul 28, 2010 | 02:59 AM
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I found a set of KMC slides for $1183 shipped. I also found 305/40/22 for $600
shipped. Is 305/40/22 enough tread?
 
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Old Jul 28, 2010 | 08:53 AM
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that's a 12" tire, with roughly 11.5" of useable tread, and the sidewall is about 4.75", which puts you at a total over height of about 31.5"-32".

that should look perfect.
 
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Old Jul 28, 2010 | 12:56 PM
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Thanks! Btw, sexy signature picture.

I emailed the company selling the KMC slides, they are giving me $80 off. So, $1100 shipped.
 

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Old Jul 28, 2010 | 10:32 PM
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hooray for me & the power of influence

jk, but NICE
 
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Old Jul 28, 2010 | 11:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Dinggus
The lightning rims and wheels would cost me $1700 shipped.
Holy crap. I found a set of 4 OEM Lightning wheels on craigslist for $150
 
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Old Jul 29, 2010 | 12:09 AM
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Were they 20's gloss black with tires?
 
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Old Jul 29, 2010 | 07:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Raptor05121
Holy crap. I found a set of 4 OEM Lightning wheels on craigslist for $150
i'd be all over that...
 
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Old Aug 16, 2010 | 06:06 AM
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So I just noticed this



How would I fix it to show me my mileage?

Also what paint do I need to get the stock grey look of my 2003? I have a few things I'd like paint, I also have the light grey color on the console.
 
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Old Aug 16, 2010 | 08:13 PM
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on the exhaust you can get a dynomax bullet flow through muffler for about 40 bucks then have it installed with some tips like a lightning and be set for that.
I agree.
 
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Old Aug 17, 2010 | 05:13 PM
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I just banged on my dash and it lit right back up
 
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Old Aug 17, 2010 | 06:19 PM
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Look up the Intermittent Odometer Repair on the How-To section.
 
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Old Aug 17, 2010 | 07:28 PM
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Thanks, how about an how to for our headlights?
 
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Old Aug 21, 2010 | 01:02 PM
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What do you guys think about me getting an all black interior? Here is what I'm thinking.

 

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