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Old Aug 27, 2009 | 06:09 AM
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so if i dont win a sticker.. could i buy one? if so link to info?
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Old Aug 27, 2009 | 06:16 AM
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so if i dont win a sticker.. could i buy one? if so link to info?

http://www.jamesdeancreations.com/logos.htm#yotatech
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Old Aug 27, 2009 | 09:10 AM
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Where is this give a way thread going to be? In this area or what? lol.
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Old Aug 29, 2009 | 08:01 AM
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Should I leave em polished or black em out?

Ok so my bumpers, front and rear hitches, safari rack and soon my sliders are all powder coated Hammertone Black. I getting ready to install new wheels and I have chrome grill, mirrors, handles and insert in my body side molding, so leaving them polished won't look bad. So should I leave my new wheels polished or should I black em out too?

The wheel can be ordered already black but I hear it doesn't hold up well in AZ, plus if I go black I think it would match better if the textures were all the same.

Here's my ride missing it's rack.


My rack.


Before rear hitch done to match bumper.


My new wheels.
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Old Aug 29, 2009 | 08:36 AM
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hey james dean ever though about doing suzuki samurai decals?
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Old Aug 29, 2009 | 08:52 AM
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That wheel and tire combos gonna look great with that color!

I hope I win a decal!
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Old Sep 7, 2009 | 01:32 PM
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Should I black em out?



Should I black out my new wheels?
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Old Sep 7, 2009 | 01:44 PM
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no leave em chrome, if you want black rims, return them and get the black ones?
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Old Sep 8, 2009 | 01:49 PM
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no leave em chrome, if you want black rims, return them and get the black ones?
Yeah I think black ones would look better but try and return them if you can instead of painting them
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Old Sep 8, 2009 | 02:10 PM
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If I black them out, it will be powder coat hammertone black to match my wheels. Not just paint.
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Old Sep 8, 2009 | 02:24 PM
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i would leave the wheels polished. if you were to black out your wheels i would of just bought black wheels from the start. just polish them every 6 months thats what i do with mine. they still look great and they are 2yrs old
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Old Sep 12, 2009 | 01:15 PM
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Just my luck. My new wheels showed up Thursday and when I took them out of the boxes on Friday to mount them, one of them was bent. I must have been bent at ProComp because it had an attempted repair (hammer and sanding marks). Also the box that it was in was in perfect shape. Now I have to wait even longer to put my new wheels on.
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Old Sep 12, 2009 | 04:33 PM
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Wow. that really sucks.
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Old Sep 12, 2009 | 04:43 PM
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Wow, stupid poocomp!

I'd mount them up and see how they look. Then go black if they stick out to much..
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Old Sep 16, 2009 | 07:50 PM
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My replacement wheel came today. I'll get it mounted soon and bolt em up. Then post some pics. Hopefully by the weekend.
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Old Sep 19, 2009 | 06:39 AM
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New wheels and tires finally on.

New rims are 16" with 265/75/16 ProComp Extreme A/T's. They are about 2" bigger than the ones I had on before. Just enough to help fill in those wheel wells with plenty of clearance for turning and travel.

Before


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Old Sep 19, 2009 | 09:04 AM
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Fancy, haha. Looks good!
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Old Sep 20, 2009 | 09:29 PM
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Hey the ride looks great, I like those tires too! I'm curious why you choose "E" rated tires?
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Old Sep 20, 2009 | 10:20 PM
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JD you should black-out your rims to match rest of your truck.Go with your original thought,not only will it look cool but it looks like u know what your doing.Stick with the same theme.Ever thought about powder coat hammertone black for your door handles?...bet that would look sweet!

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Old Sep 21, 2009 | 07:06 AM
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Originally Posted by limon32
Hey the ride looks great, I like those tires too! I'm curious why you choose "E" rated tires?
Partly that's what it was offered in the size I wanted. Second, I have a safari rack, built in back in with air pumps, dual battery, air tanks, i.e. extra weight. Plus I pull a small trailer once in awhile. Figured it wouldn't hurt to have to have a LT rated tire.
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