well giga, I understand, and I am bowing to peer pressure. again.
first, the horns. I loved these lights on the roof and I even made them flash with the turn signals. but everyone asks: was/is this a big truck? ok fine, not everyone has my taste.
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next, the tailgate. after the 10th "is that safe?" comment I picked up a scrap chunk of 2" tube at the Yard. it was too shiny, so I mixed some salt in some vinegar (thanks skymangs) and left it outside in the sun/under the sprinkler for a couple days.
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I also got tired of waiting for the rear to drop. I had the leafs dearched 4" but they settled at around 2. so I dug out some 2" angle blocks and stopped by atlas for some longer u bolts. luckily the s10 lower plates take 9/16th with no mods.
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it looks perfect now, I am big on having it LOOK right and the back always looked too tall.
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I still have this evening and tomorrow, I am thinking of adding bumpers.