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Full-On 2004 GMC 2500 Diesel Truck Buildup, Part 2 - Build It Continued...
2004 Gmc Sierra 2500Hd Part 2 New Fender Flares

Full-On 2004 GMC 2500 Diesel Truck Buildup, Part 2 - Build It Continued...

Full-On Diesel Truck Buildup, Part 2
September, 2009
Author: Mark Barbee
Photography: Mark Barbee
2004 Gmc Sierra 2500Hd Part 2 Bushwacker Fender Flare
Bushwacker Install Installing... 
   
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2004 Gmc Sierra 2500Hd Part 2 Bushwacker Fender Flare
Bushwacker Install
Installing the pocket-style Bushwacker fender flares was easy. The new Bushwacker fender flares gave our truck that aggressive look and made everyone get out of our way.
2004 Gmc Sierra 2500Hd Part 2 Old Pins
We used a flathead screwdriver... 
   
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2004 Gmc Sierra 2500Hd Part 2 Old Pins
We used a flathead screwdriver and pulled all the pins from the stock fender flare.
2004 Gmc Sierra 2500Hd Part 2 Removed Pins
Then the pins were remove... 
   
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2004 Gmc Sierra 2500Hd Part 2 Removed Pins
Then the pins were removed.
2004 Gmc Sierra 2500Hd Part 2 Stock Fender Removal
Using even pressure, we pulled... 
   
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2004 Gmc Sierra 2500Hd Part 2 Stock Fender Removal
Using even pressure, we pulled the stock fender flares off the truck.
2004 Gmc Sierra 2500Hd Part 2 Old Two Sided Tape
The stock fender flares have... 
   
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2004 Gmc Sierra 2500Hd Part 2 Old Two Sided Tape
The stock fender flares have two-sided tape that will be left behind. The new pocket-style Bushwacker fender flares cover the old tape. Wipe the area clean.
2004 Gmc Sierra 2500Hd Part 2 Rubber Gasket
Next up, we installed the... 
   
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2004 Gmc Sierra 2500Hd Part 2 Rubber Gasket
Next up, we installed the new rubber gasket along the inside of the pocket-style flares.
2004 Gmc Sierra 2500Hd Part 2 Edge
This is the edge that touches... 
   
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2004 Gmc Sierra 2500Hd Part 2 Edge
This is the edge that touches the truck.
2004 Gmc Sierra 2500Hd Part 2 Bushwacker Pins
We used the new pins from... 
   
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2004 Gmc Sierra 2500Hd Part 2 Bushwacker Pins
We used the new pins from Bushwacker to install the pocket flares.
2004 Gmc Sierra 2500Hd Part 2 New Fender Flares
This is the completed look... 
   
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2004 Gmc Sierra 2500Hd Part 2 New Fender Flares
This is the completed look with the new Bushwacker pocket flares.
2004 Gmc Sierra 2500Hd Part 2 Hood Replacement
Reflexxion Hood Install The... 
   
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2004 Gmc Sierra 2500Hd Part 2 Hood Replacement
Reflexxion Hood Install
The cowl steel hood from Reflexxion is a direct replacement for the stock hood. To begin, we opened the stock hood and located the three bolts holding each hinge to the stock hood.
2004 Gmc Sierra 2500Hd Part 2 Stock Light
Then, we removed the stock... 
   
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2004 Gmc Sierra 2500Hd Part 2 Stock Light
Then, we removed the stock light under the stock hood.
2004 Gmc Sierra 2500Hd Part 2 Stock Hood Removal
Once the bolts were removed,... 
   
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2004 Gmc Sierra 2500Hd Part 2 Stock Hood Removal
Once the bolts were removed, we removed the stock hood. We plan to list the hood on the Internet—we may be able to recoup a few bucks.
2004 Gmc Sierra 2500Hd Part 2 Reflexxion Cowl Hood
It was time to install the... 
   
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2004 Gmc Sierra 2500Hd Part 2 Reflexxion Cowl Hood
It was time to install the new steel Reflexxion cowl hood. Some adjustments may have to be made, so it’s a good idea to not slam the hood closed the first time. The hood can be painted any way desirable.
2004 Gmc Sierra 2500Hd Part 2 Gap Check
We installed the stock light... 
   
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2004 Gmc Sierra 2500Hd Part 2 Gap Check
We installed the stock light and heat guard and checked our gaps for a second time just to make sure they were even. Our ’04 GMC 2500 HD looks killer.
2004 Gmc Sierra 2500Hd Part 2 ICPW Lights
In Pro Car Wear Install In... 
   
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2004 Gmc Sierra 2500Hd Part 2 ICPW Lights
In Pro Car Wear Install
In Pro Car Wear (IPCW) has some of the nicest aftermarket lights you can find. Installing IPCW lights can give your ride an entirely different look.
2004 Gmc Sierra 2500Hd Part 2 Lights
We installed black taillights,... 
   
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2004 Gmc Sierra 2500Hd Part 2 Lights
We installed black taillights, a third brake light, and clear turn signals on our ’04 GMC Sierra 2500 HD project truck.
2004 Gmc Sierra 2500Hd Part 2 Tail Light Pins
The first step was to open... 
   
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2004 Gmc Sierra 2500Hd Part 2 Tail Light Pins
The first step was to open the tailgate and remove the two screws that hold each taillight in place.
2004 Gmc Sierra 2500Hd Stock Light Bulb Removal
Next, we removed the stock... 
   
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2004 Gmc Sierra 2500Hd Stock Light Bulb Removal
Next, we removed the stock lightbulbs by pressing in and making a quarter turn.
2004 Gmc Sierra 2500Hd Tail Light Harness
The light harness stuck a... 
   
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2004 Gmc Sierra 2500Hd Tail Light Harness
The light harness stuck a little, but we kept turning till it gave up.
2004 Gmc Sierra 2500Hd Backup Light Bulb
Now is the time to replace... 
   
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2004 Gmc Sierra 2500Hd Backup Light Bulb
Now is the time to replace the backup lightbulb if needed.
2004 Gmc Sierra 2500Hd Light Bulbs
The other two lightbulbs were... 
   
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2004 Gmc Sierra 2500Hd Light Bulbs
The other two lightbulbs were then removed because the new IPCW taillight will plug into the light socket.
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