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Old 01-25-2013, 07:52 PM
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Im in the process of selling a car and Im planning on putting a little bit of the money into the truck. Im looking to do a lot to the truck in the future but for right now I want either a lift kit or an exhaust and grille guard. What do you guys think I should get?! Also let me know what brand exhaust or lift kit. Thanks!
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Old 01-25-2013, 08:00 PM
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Get Flowmaster 40 series for exhaust.
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Old 01-25-2013, 08:00 PM
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More details needed! What year and trim level do you have? Any current mods?
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Old 01-25-2013, 08:01 PM
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LIFT. But in order for us to help you you need to make a signature. There are different lifts for different years.
And your engine size that way we know what exhaust to suggest.
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Old 01-25-2013, 08:01 PM
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Thrush welded for exhaust. Great sound at half the price of flowmaster. A lot of guys say the thrush sounds better than flowmaster
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Old 01-25-2013, 08:03 PM
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Thanks for the replys. I have an 03 xlt 4x4 with the 4.0 and I also need more answers as to what to buy right now not just which brand.
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Old 01-25-2013, 08:19 PM
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Get an accel pn#140035 edis coil pack, accel wires in your choice of color, and plugs. I recomend a magnaflow muffler. Get an intake and a flash tuner too.
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Old 01-25-2013, 08:51 PM
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Depending on what kind of lift you do, it will effect the look of and exhaust and Grille guard. BL will make both look weird and a Suspension lift won't.
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Old 01-26-2013, 07:08 AM
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I want to do just a suspension lift no body lift because I want the grille guard and side steps on my truck
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Old 01-26-2013, 07:12 AM
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Side steps mount to the body. Grille gaurd can be modified. Suspension your looking at $1500-$2000. Hope you have deep pockets
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Old 01-26-2013, 07:31 AM
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Get an accel pn#140035 edis coil pack, accel wires in your choice of color, and plugs. I recomend a magnaflow muffler. Get an intake and a flash tuner too.
What's a flash tuner?

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Old 01-26-2013, 08:05 AM
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What's a flash tuner?

2004 reg cab 2.3L I4 5 speed auto
Superchips Flashpaq programmer/tuner....
It changes shift points, pressure, etc...gives engine more power...also doubles as a CEL code reader...has settings for Performance, Gas Saver, and Towing..
Can also adjust your speedometer/odometer for larger/smaller tires....

And I dont believe they are available for 2.3l...
Only 3.0 and 4.0s.
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Old 01-26-2013, 08:46 AM
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Superchips Flashpaq programmer/tuner....
It changes shift points, pressure, etc...gives engine more power...also doubles as a CEL code reader...has settings for Performance, Gas Saver, and Towing..
Can also adjust your speedometer/odometer for larger/smaller tires....

And I dont believe they are available for 2.3l...
Only 3.0 and 4.0s.
Dang!! I was actually looking for something similar! I'm more worried about towing with my little 4 banger

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Superchips Flashpaq programmer/tuner....
It changes shift points, pressure, etc...gives engine more power...also doubles as a CEL code reader...has settings for Performance, Gas Saver, and Towing..
Can also adjust your speedometer/odometer for larger/smaller tires....

And I dont believe they are available for 2.3l...
Only 3.0 and 4.0s.
Hey, I saw you hurculinered your bed, how's it hold up and how much you use your bed?! Sorry for the thread jack! Haha

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Old 01-26-2013, 08:48 AM
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You have a 5 speed too...the flashpaq helps with automatic towing....
Plus with a 5 speed 2.3l u wouldnt need the gas saver mode lol
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Old 01-26-2013, 08:50 AM
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You have a 5 speed too...the flashpaq helps with automatic towing....
Plus with a 5 speed 2.3l u wouldnt need the gas saver mode lol
I get about 17-18 city and 23 hwy. not what I wanted but still better than my v8!

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