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Old May 15, 2003 | 12:52 AM
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Question Will HID Kit/Other Mods Invalidate Warranty

Just wondering if self installation of HID kits and other modifications to body like non-OEM fender flares, step bars, paint designs etc. will invalidate the warranty. What will invalidate the warranty? Thanks.
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Old May 15, 2003 | 01:52 PM
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No, they don't affect the warranty, per se. That is, if do everything correctly. However, common sense says that if you, for example, drill holes to install fender flares, then have a rust problem around the holes, you can't expect the warranty to cover that. Likewise with the HID's, if you have electrical problems as a result of an incorrect install, you're on your own there too.

But, if your transmission blows up, the can't decline coverage because you added HID's.

Make sense?
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Old May 16, 2003 | 01:55 AM
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Thanks so much!

Thanks, Steven. I can't wait to lay my hands on the truck - this site shows a lot of possibilities. Thanks for your info.
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