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Old Jan 10, 2008 | 12:48 PM
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Don't hit any pot holes with that setup...

Why did you bother buying a 4x4 if you were gonna stick giant rims and rubber bands for tires on it? That thing will obviously never see anything but pavement with those rims...
 
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Old Jan 10, 2008 | 12:52 PM
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No knock on HEC*'s wheels, because I know everyone has their own tastes. But in general I just think that trucks that are lifted look way cooler than trucks that are lowered.

*This is an unbiased opinion as my truck is neither lifted nor lowered.*
 
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Old Jan 11, 2008 | 02:18 AM
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Nice rims and nice truck.... but a 4X4 with street tires on 22's looks weird to me.

Dunno...

I echoe risupercrewman's sentiments.
 
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Old Jan 11, 2008 | 08:10 AM
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Originally Posted by Grubrunner
Nice rims and nice truck.... but a 4X4 with street tires on 22's looks weird to me.

Dunno...

I echoe risupercrewman's sentiments.
I kinda have to agree, nice truck, but at least take the 4x4 sticker off. It would make it look cleaner anyways.
 
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Old Jan 11, 2008 | 09:32 AM
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yeah everyone keep saying take off the 4x4 sticker.....

How can i take it off nice and clean without damaging paint?


BTW they are 24"s not 22"s
 
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Old Jan 11, 2008 | 10:11 AM
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yeah everyone keep saying take off the 4x4 sticker.....

How can i take it off nice and clean without damaging paint?


BTW they are 24"s not 22"s
i removed my pinstripe, but it's probably the same process. i used a heat gun to gently warm the stripe and get a corner lifted, then kept heating and pulling the stripe till it came off. there was some residue left, but Meguiars paint cleaner got rid of it. be warned, on a black truck, you may have a shadow where the sticker was. i have a VERY minimal shadow on mine, but it's only noticeable if you get right up to it and the light hits in the right spot. mine truck is an 05 so if yours is newer, you may have none at all.
 
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Old Jan 11, 2008 | 12:04 PM
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Love the rims. I want to put some on my truck but im in Queens. I had rims on my bema and I can tell you that the look isnt worth the headache with these bad *** streets and the rough ride. I like it but I just wouldnt sacarifice it again. Good luck
 
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Old Jan 11, 2008 | 12:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Big Slick
i removed my pinstripe, but it's probably the same process. i used a heat gun to gently warm the stripe and get a corner lifted, then kept heating and pulling the stripe till it came off. there was some residue left, but Meguiars paint cleaner got rid of it. be warned, on a black truck, you may have a shadow where the sticker was. i have a VERY minimal shadow on mine, but it's only noticeable if you get right up to it and the light hits in the right spot. mine truck is an 05 so if yours is newer, you may have none at all.
Yeap.

 
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Old Jan 11, 2008 | 10:30 PM
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I peeled my FX4 decal off a day after I got it, no problems or sticky residue. Just go for based off of previous tips.
 
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Old Jan 27, 2008 | 09:03 PM
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Originally Posted by dbhost
Don't hit any pot holes with that setup...

Why did you bother buying a 4x4 if you were gonna stick giant rims and rubber bands for tires on it? That thing will obviously never see anything but pavement with those rims...

I just dont understand guys like this. He bought what he wanted and has decided to do what he wanted with it. Everytime someone doesnt lift and stuff 35" + tires on a 4x4, some guys jump all over them for it. I once had 24's on my 03 fx4 screw, and that didnt stop me from offroading it to our wet underwater backwoods property near orlando. In fact my truck with 24's saw many water/mud holes with water coming over the headlights. You would actually be suprised how much traction the 4x4's will still have with "rubber band" tires. Anyway, screw these nay sayers man, the truck looks hot man, good job.
 
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Old Jan 27, 2008 | 09:24 PM
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Originally Posted by HEC*
yeah everyone keep saying take off the 4x4 sticker.....

How can i take it off nice and clean without damaging paint?


BTW they are 24"s not 22"s

If you take the block off the rear, it will lower it and close some of that rear wheel gap, if you like. If you need anything, you'll need a new set of u-bolts, basically the set for the 2wd.

I cant seem to let my 4x4 sticker go. Gotta prove that its a 4x4.
 
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Old Jan 28, 2008 | 12:56 AM
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Great lookin truck man, everyone has there own tastes but over all it does look good!
 
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Old Jan 28, 2008 | 08:57 AM
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Originally Posted by HEC*
yeah everyone keep saying take off the 4x4 sticker.....

How can i take it off nice and clean without damaging paint?


BTW they are 24"s not 22"s
Hair dryer took mine off in 5 minutes.
 
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