Installation: Download the latest version of SparkIV, then open up playerped.rpf using SparkIV, then simply find the 2 original suse files that gets replaced by the modded files, then just import the modded files to the originals.
Also replace the original hand_diff_000 with the modded one for fingerless gloves
File location: C:\Program Files\Rockstar Games\Grand Theft Auto IV\pc\models\cdimages\playerped.rpf
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Credits: Finking
SparkIV + Creator (Wouldn't of done it without it!)
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Notes: 
1) Please make a BACKUP of the original playerped.rpf file.
2) This mod included the Fingerless Gloves (non-removable in game)
3) You cannot take off the backpack at all
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Removal: Just delete the modded playerped.rpf and place the original in there.
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If you want me do more mods just leave a message to email:
Finking21@hotmail.com
