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Old Jun 15, 2010 | 05:06 PM
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i need drop help

i want to now how i can dropp my truck in a way it looks good and dosent jump as much from the back its stock rite now ohh and how can i paint my chrome bumper the same color [IMG][/IMG]
 

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Old Jun 15, 2010 | 05:48 PM
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a 2/4 drop will work, or you can just get drop shackles for the rear to level it out.

as far as the bumper goes, painting over chrome doesnt work very well and wont last. you can either powdercoat it or find some painted bumper.
 
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Old Jun 15, 2010 | 07:01 PM
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use a heat gun and take off the door moulding first.i would go 3in or more on the lowering and u are in the same boat as me on the bumper and grill. =ebay
 
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Old Jun 15, 2010 | 08:23 PM
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There are several kits for lowering your truck. 3/4 would look good.
You'll need to media blast your bumper to remove the chrome before painting.
 
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Old Jun 15, 2010 | 08:37 PM
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where in Texas are you located?

I'd probably start with 2/4 and see how you like that and then you can always go more later on
 
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Old Jun 15, 2010 | 09:17 PM
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where in Texas are you located?

I'd probably start with 2/4 and see how you like that and then you can always go more later on
i stay in katy well barker cypress and 529
 
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Old Jun 15, 2010 | 09:27 PM
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Originally Posted by aaron1998f150
i stay in katy well barker cypress and 529
im at 290 and barker cypress when im not at school. if you need any help with an install let me know.
 
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Old Jun 15, 2010 | 10:02 PM
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Originally Posted by MmmBuckles
im at 290 and barker cypress when im not at school. if you need any help with an install let me know.
okay i might get the back shackel so if u mind helping me out
 
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Old Jun 15, 2010 | 10:29 PM
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okay i might get the back shackel so if u mind helping me out
no prob. i could knock it out in about 45 minutes.
 
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Old Jun 15, 2010 | 11:17 PM
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45 min..noob

 
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Old Jun 15, 2010 | 11:27 PM
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45 min..noob

that includes set up and clean up time. lol
 
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Old Jun 15, 2010 | 11:39 PM
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oh... nevermind
 
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Old Jun 16, 2010 | 12:18 AM
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Yea man I'd say 3/4 just cuz your gonna want to go lower.

Also like Ethan said I work out in Katy this summer and I'm down to come help/supervise
 
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Old Jun 16, 2010 | 07:43 AM
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ptm that chrome surround while you're at it
 
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Old Jun 16, 2010 | 03:54 PM
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Originally Posted by thejake1989
Yea man I'd say 3/4 just cuz your gonna want to go lower.

Also like Ethan said I work out in Katy this summer and I'm down to come help/supervise
lol okay thats a bet
 
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