What would you do?

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RamZ77

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As the title states, what would you do first to add either a little performance, or some character? Give me your thoughts, as I'm new to the truck game.

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RAMblin1217

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De-Badge, Tint, Rims...cheapest exterior stuff you can do even though rims aren't all that cheap.
 

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Depends on your end goal and budget... What $$$ are we working with and timeline?

As mentioned debadge or color match, tint are cheap mods, but add a CAI system, tuner and some other go fast goodies.
 
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RamZ77

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No budget in mind really. Just wondering what everyone would tackle first. Anything I end up doing will be done over some time anyway. I can't tint the front windows, it's illegal in Iowa. Which Cold Air kit is worth its money?
Was thinking of these wheels:

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Intake, exhaust and programmer.

Tint

Wheels/Tires

Debadge

HID or LED fogs & lowbeams

Spray in bedliner if you are going to use the bed.
 

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Tint is illegal in most states. Just depends how dark you go. Tint is the first thing I do. I have had my 16 a week and tint is already done. Intake is next. Little more noise.
 

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I would smoke everything out nothing looks better on a white truck and smoked out lights and windows
 
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Mainly this truck will be used to drive to work, and haul our camper. Not really into the off-road scene. I'm too OCD to let it get that dirty. So it's mainly going to be a tow rig. Give me some links to this stuff guys. I'd like to know where you all shop online. Like I said, I'm new to the truck scene. (not really new, but it's been a long time). And thanks for the input.
 

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Go to Moes Performance he sells everything you need and then some.
 

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No budget in mind really. Just wondering what everyone would tackle first. Anything I end up doing will be done over some time anyway. I can't tint the front windows, it's illegal in Iowa. Which Cold Air kit is worth its money?
Was thinking of these wheels:

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Iowa? Hi friend :)

You can do a lot with some good paint and a better clear coat :happy107:
 

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I would get a 6 inch lift kit, 3 inch body lift, bils shocks at 2.8 and then throw on 40 inch tires and call it a day.
 

MANual_puller

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I would get a 6 inch lift kit, 3 inch body lift, bils shocks at 2.8 and then throw on 40 inch tires and call it a day.

Don't listen to this guy. His midget lover just makes his truck look taller and his **** look bigger than it is :naughty:
 
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