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AcrophobiA
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1/29/2002
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First off, this is my truck:
I was originally going to get different wheels and tires and do a 3" suspension and 3" body lift, but I really like my wheels. I have never seen another vehicle with those wheels.
My question is this: Would a Polar Bear Grille Guard and Taillight Guards look good on my truck? And maybe some OEM fender flares? I may have to purchase a roof rack for hauling bikes and the like, so I was thinking about adding some more off road oriented accessories...feel free to share your thoughts.
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Cal Dak
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1/29/2002
13:37:40
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keep the rims and tires, but definetly do the OEM fender flares, gottem on mine, they're fine!!!
I do not recommend the grille guards or light gaurds
cause your truck looks awesome.
Your truck looks soooo great
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The Penguin
Dodge Dakota
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1/29/2002
16:46:39
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What's a polar bear grille guard?
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scat pack
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1/29/2002
17:45:13
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Sharp truck ! I saw on another thread you got edelbrock performer shocks for 59.99 - But everywhere I look they're $10 more ! Where'd you find that price ? Thanks, Garrick
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DakotaGuy
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1/29/2002
20:00:58
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Your truck looks like a street truck right now, I would not go the way of the off road look. You can get Bike Tights in the bed and it will still look good. id say go for the fender flares and maybe a window tint. Your truck looks really really good right now.
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kevster
Dodge Dakota
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1/29/2002
20:42:16
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I like your Truck ,very nice, go for the fender flares factory,,will look awsome.they come painted from Dodge,gotta like that.and some window tint like 35% is legal in most States..Don't do the grill guard.. I like the wheels Sweet, I see you have a rear roll pan. nice. Sometimes we can do to much to our vehicles and then they start to look funky.
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Jacob
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1/29/2002
22:28:57
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LOWER IT!!!
It will look much better in my opinion, but looks nice.
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steveo
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1/29/2002
22:45:02
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i think it would look good lowered, and how many lifted trucks do you see running a 18" wheel and 55 series tire? ixnay on the grill guard. but its your truck good luck with the decisions.
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steve
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JustRed
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1/29/2002
22:50:02
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Nice! I'd definitely get the flares. Makes a big difference.
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Tim™
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1/30/2002
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Nah, I wouldn't add any Grille guard. Thought about adding one on mine, but I'm the kind of guy who likes to go for the "original" look. I think accessorizing your exterior too much will strip away the look of a real Dakota. Keeping your truck simple is the best, IMO.
I wouldn't raise your Dakota too much, maybe 2" or 3" to make it look "proportional."
I'm considering a 2" or 3" lift, adding some chrome tubular side steps, and a 2-part tonneau cover.
Tim
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AcrophobiA
Dodge Dakota
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1/30/2002
10:30:54
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Thanks for the opinions. I think I will get the OEM fender flares by summer. I was also considering some Street Scene grille inserts, either silver or black. Black would look good and not attract too much attention to the openings.
Since the picture I have also added a Stockland Tonneau cover. I will get some more pics taken as soon as I find someone with a good digital camera.
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ZenDak
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1/30/2002
10:41:31
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If you want a grille gaurd, and keep the looks,,get a small one,,like the Westin Push/Light bar. Low profile,,and will stop you dead in your tracks at 10MPH w/little or no damage.
Maybe just level the front out, by lifting it two inches. Going too high will look awkward.
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AcrophobiA
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1/30/2002
19:31:23
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About where I got the shocks, I got them from John Mercedes @ http://www.southeastrt.com. E-mail him and tell him what you want and he'll hook you up. He accepts PayPal too, which is very safe and convenient. He can also get OEM parts. Be sure to tell him Aaron Roos sent you!
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scat pack
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2/01/2002
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THANKS ! Good luck with your mods. BTW I agree - no grill guard unless you really need it for 4 wheeling, They detract from the exceptionally good front end styling these trucks have. Haven't seen restyled Dakota but I think factory goofed on restyled Ram !
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