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Pics meow!
 
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Headed to pick them up:)
 
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This is all you guys get! They are hardening in my bedroom now for about a week.

Had one minor issue with paint lifting, going to talk to mcneil about it.



 
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They look good
 
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sick! how much did the pair run you? once i have the bl off my truck and spindles added, im gonna be looking for front glass, 3in or 4.5. not sure if i want fiberwerx or mcneil.. price will be the main deciding factor, as well as fitament. lemme know what you think of them.
 
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mcneil are nice, and low cost.


Had a small area of paint lift... kinda upset about it but theres nothing that can be done without getting a new fender. SO, ill be covering the area with the 3M clear protector anyways, and it will stop the chance of peel back from stones. unfortunately the body shop took it down and re-sprayed it, but still it lifted.

total cost was $200 cash for paint, which for what id do with a rattle can i cant argue with. he gave me about $100 off because of the lifting.
 
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The paint id give an 8/10


The lifting. little #M protective tape and ill never have to worry about it.
 
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how much did yours run you if you dont mind me asking..
 
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MMM sicksexy
 
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Gonna look good... too bad about the lifting though!
 
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Originally Posted by 2004xlmiller
how much did yours run you if you dont mind me asking..
i ordered with a friend, so shipping was split. mine were $500 shipped. $200 for paint

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MMM sicksexy
YUP! sad they still gotta harden for a few days. and ive gotta find the 3M stuff soon.
 
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Ordered the 3M tape! their going on tonight!
 
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Didn't you say they had to harden for a few days?
 
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Originally Posted by FULLSCALE
Didn't you say they had to harden for a few days?
Yea they do. you gotta give them time before you drive with them on. SOOO..... my bike insurance is in, and im ready to ride so the truck wont be moving for about a week from tonight.
 
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Fair enough... lol. The weather is supposed to be pretty nice. Going to be a good weekend to have a bike!
 
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Looks great Nate!
 
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Thanks!


yea it wont be too bad this weekend, other then the thunderstorm expected tomorrow... :/


Took the bike for an hour ride, its doing fantastic. no issues what so ever. favorite part was filling it for $19 on high octane, and getting about 60MPG. or 350kms per tank. just gonna say screw driving the truck in the summer.
 
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I'm really excited for the final product. Whats left on your list?
 
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Originally Posted by Mcleary316
I'm really excited for the final product. Whats left on your list?
well not a lot. a couple minor things, only one more major purchase.

past the upper arms, coils and shocks... ill be rebuilding the rear leaf packs. once that stuff is done, i'll be pretty much finished with the truck as its going to be where i want it. at some point ive gotta call it quits on blowing so much money, and ive pretty much had enough of not having a savings account. Its fun, but such a massive waste of $$$$'s


ill keep ya updated with the ongoings, wont be a ton for a little bit though.
 
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looks great!
 
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Looks good! Looks like you pulled the rears too?
 
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Originally Posted by BLK02
looks great!
Thank you! im happy with them, just gotta get the 3m tape on them.

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Looks good! Looks like you pulled the rears too?

Yep about an inch up top, 1.5-2" at the bottom to give it the kicked out look.
 
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Not bad at all!
 


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