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Old May 19, 2008 | 12:35 PM
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Pics of all the work Ive done to my 55 recently
I believe its actually starting to look unique?

Lowered on H&R sport springs combined with bilstein HD shocks...
90mm Projector fogs...
3000k yellow HID fog bulbs
Deleted roof racks...

Sorry for the rainy pics but better then nothing









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Old May 25, 2008 | 10:58 AM
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I dont know about unique because the modifications arent that noticeable but its very nice. It looks akward/naked without the roof racks imo.
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Old May 25, 2008 | 11:46 AM
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Are you going to go with a bigger wheel?
Also, how dows that spring/shock set up feel, ride still pretty smooth?
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Old May 25, 2008 | 04:43 PM
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I dont know about unique because the modifications arent that noticeable but its very nice. It looks akward/naked without the roof racks imo.
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Old Sep 16, 2008 | 11:23 AM
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hey, how does your new susenspion setup feel compared to stock? and how much did it cost you?
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Old Sep 16, 2008 | 11:45 AM
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Originally Posted by elijah
I dont know about unique because the modifications arent that noticeable but its very nice. It looks akward/naked without the roof racks imo.
if you sit it next to a stock W163 you can tell very mutch that its different

a9j... This suspension is a GREAT deal stiffer... I dont remember what I paid for everything, I can check though, I think I paid like $500 for everything

Driving in Manhattan is awful with this truck, Boston is bearable, on the highway its fun... but there is a great deal of tire rubbing... If I could lift the back maybe .5 inch, the front would gain a little more stiffness and thus creat the perfect ride
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Old Sep 17, 2008 | 10:55 AM
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why is there rubbing with your setup? it is because the car is too low? where exactly is it rubbing? picture please?
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Looks very nice! I especially like the lowered look. My only suggestion... replace those stock wheels.
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why is there rubbing with your setup? it is because the car is too low? where exactly is it rubbing? picture please?
the rear tires rub on the inside of the fenders, Im gonna roll the inside of the fender and see if it works
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the rear tires rub on the inside of the fenders, Im gonna roll the inside of the fender and see if it works
keep up posted
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