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I've had my truck for two years now. Haven't done much other than maintenance. New struts and rear shocks, and a few other small things. Only mods I have done are an Airaid modular intake tube and a Superchips 3865. I'll be posting more, hopefully soon!

Stupid phone case made its way into the shot lol
 

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As she sits right now. Going back and forth between lowering and lifting. My work has a 7'height restriction, so I only have 5" until I hit that. Decisions decisions...
 

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Ordered my lower control arm bushings thanks to a Rock Auto gift card for my birthday. Will be making a DIY bushing removal/install tool. Pictures to come... not sure when though, busy few weeks coming up.
 
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You actually have a build thread?!? Haha nice truck man. Can't wait to see the progression. Can I have your 4x4 stuff since you aren't using it? Lol
 
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Hahaha I do... i've been hiding in the background for a while. She'll be a 4x4 racer bro!
or we could just trade trucks :naughty:
 
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Thanks 'Gents.
It'll be a slow progress, but hey... any progress is good. First comes maintenance, then the fun stuff.
 
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I hear ya. I bought my truck when I only had one kid now we're planning on a third!

I'd like to upgrade to a four door, but we really don't go anywhere in my truck, or ever need to, as a family. So it'll stay as my commuter and toy for now. Who knows, maybe in a few years I'll upgrade, but we'll see.
 

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I hear ya. I bought my truck when I only had one kid now we're planning on a third!

I'd like to upgrade to a four door, but we really don't go anywhere in my truck, or ever need to, as a family. So it'll stay as my commuter and toy for now. Who knows, maybe in a few years I'll upgrade, but we'll see.

Yeah I hear you. No kids for me yet just my wife and I. We go everywhere in my truck because I refuse to be out on the road without any kind of defense against the stupidity these days. Lol
 
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Got my lower control arm bushings and hood struts in. Can't wait to knock this stuff out.

Also sold a weed eater at a garage sale which is going to pay for my rear diff fluid change.
 

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Installed the new hood struts. No visual difference, but damn, one new strut holds the hood up itself. Both throw the hood up like a heavy weight lifter. Best $20 spent so far. I get a work out shutting the hood lol.
 
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It's been a while, not that anyone's reading this anyways :crazy: haha

Well, third kid is on the way... Another 7 months and I'll have two too many dependents to fit in my truck. Oh well. hahaha

My mom will be in town in a couple of weeks, which means more free time for me, so I'll be installing the bushings I ordered a few posts up. I'm contemplating asking for some HBS leveling spacers for Christmas, but we'll see if I can decide on whether I want to lift it or lower it lol..

Maybe of Derek can get me some good deals on parts, I'll make up my mind :naughty:
 

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It's been a while, not that anyone's reading this anyways :crazy: haha

Well, third kid is on the way... Another 7 months and I'll have two too many dependents to fit in my truck. Oh well. hahaha

My mom will be in town in a couple of weeks, which means more free time for me, so I'll be installing the bushings I ordered a few posts up. I'm contemplating asking for some HBS leveling spacers for Christmas, but we'll see if I can decide on whether I want to lift it or lower it lol..

Maybe of Derek can get me some good deals on parts, I'll make up my mind :naughty:
Wow man 3 kids. I'm happy for you. We are still trying to decide when we want one. Lol just go for the lift kit, you know you want to.
 
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Thanks buddy, I appreciate it. And yeah I know I want to... just can't afford it lol
 

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Thanks buddy, I appreciate it. And yeah I know I want to... just can't afford it lol

Man I know the struggle. A lot of my truck I did with my college financial aid. Haha I'll see what I can get and at what price on Monday and let you know.
 
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Don't forget that military discount haha... and ramforum discount!!! Lol
 
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Little box of goodies. New lugs since all my chrome caps were missing. Haynes manual, air filter, and a few things for the mini van.
 

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