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Old 07-14-2014, 07:50 AM
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I like there first one better. You should look at these also. I have bought a couple sets from these guys and the price is pretty good.
http://www.wheelsforless.com/IO171-6881P
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It's been 3 months so I guess I'll add a couple new pictures.

lifted new rims and tires and probably some other small stuff.

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Before the lift some people had a hard time getting in, after the lift that was even worse so I added a grab handle.

The handle and screws are out of a second gen ram. Cleaned then painted with SEM trim paint in this picture.

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Take off the A-pillar trim and drill/cut/grind holes for the handle. Check out the steel behind the plastic to make sure it's a flat spot.
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drill the mounting holes.
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and install
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Very nice! How ya liking the 6 speed? I have been putting some miles my crew with the 6 speed and 3.07's. I love the 3.07's running down the freeway!
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That grab handle turned out really good! Thanks for the idea!
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Originally Posted by bryson711
Very nice! How ya liking the 6 speed? I have been putting some miles my crew with the 6 speed and 3.07's. I love the 3.07's running down the freeway!
I love it. The truck feels slower empty but tows much better. The higher O.D. ratio does put it in kind of between gears at 55MPH when towing but it's not to bad. I could see the 3.07s being better around town empty too by spacing the gears out a bit.

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That grab handle turned out really good! Thanks for the idea!
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