07-15-2003, 02:16 PM
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Aging Hipster
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Northern UT
Age: 32
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stuffing meats is one thing, but I thought one of the top rules of lifting a truck is 'GO WIDER AS YOU GO HIGHER'
You raised the center of gravity. You have managed to raise the trucks center of gravity 6" with lift + around 3" for tires - based on a stock 32" tire.
So, 9" of height increase, with absolutely no wider stance to stabilize it while cornering, etc. Not to mention the side to side flex of a large tire with a lot of sidewall on a narrow rim.
I wouldn't trust that setup on highway driving personally. Cornering in mud and dirt is more forgiving, but one high speed evasive maneuver on the highway or paved roads, and I say good luck! Looks are one thing, but safety is also a factor.
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07-15-2003, 06:07 PM
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I Hate "Anti-Rubbers"
Join Date: May 2002
Location: The Infamous Palatka, Fl
Age: 24
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Thanks yall 
About it being taller and not wider, gimme some time. I cant do everything at once and still make my payment  Remeber Im only 17 and still goto school 
I will soon get some wider rims...and yes the Black Rock crawlers our at the top of my list.
As for rear, I like to have the 2" squat. I know it it gonna be worse for flexing and stuff meaning a little more trimming, but Ya gotta love the Squat down here in Fl.  When I save up some more money, I was thinking about getting all springs both sides for $130
And for the "pizza cutter" people....  
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07-15-2003, 10:18 PM
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Bigger isn't better?
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Ste. Genevieve, MO
Age: 30
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Originally posted by MudHungry
I will soon get some wider rims...and yes the Black Rock crawlers our at the top of my list.
And for the "pizza cutter" people....
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You took the advice then had to make a remark. Grow up.
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07-15-2003, 10:55 PM
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I Hate "Anti-Rubbers"
Join Date: May 2002
Location: The Infamous Palatka, Fl
Age: 24
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Originally posted by 1BADHD
You took the advice then had to make a remark. Grow up.
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Its all in good humor man
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07-15-2003, 11:04 PM
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The Ghost
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Friendswood, Texas (North of Galveston)
Age: 23
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Mine are kinda like pizza cutters, but not as bad on a stock rim.(no offense mud, just trying to make a point)
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2002 Grizzly 660, 2 inch lift, 28"' outlaw tires, rockcrawler rims, and a 3K warn Winch
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07-15-2003, 11:14 PM
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2008 NNBS
Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: Hou,Tx
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Quote:
Originally posted by MudHungry
Thanks yall
When I save up some more money, I was thinking about getting all springs both sides for $130
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wait a minute.....where are you getting all springs both sides for $130? 
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07-15-2003, 11:28 PM
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Bigger isn't better?
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Ste. Genevieve, MO
Age: 30
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2001 Silverado HD, 6" Rancho Lift, 16x10 Eagle 102's and 36x14.50x16 STS's, Rancho Traction Bars.
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07-15-2003, 11:30 PM
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I Hate "Anti-Rubbers"
Join Date: May 2002
Location: The Infamous Palatka, Fl
Age: 24
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...I know a dude that know this one dudes brother who kno......naw actually my friend if really good friends with the owner of 4 Wheel Parts up in Jaxsonville, and he can pretty much give them to us
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81' Chevy "Fidna Git Nasty"
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07-16-2003, 12:05 AM
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Aging Hipster
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Northern UT
Age: 32
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About it being taller and not wider, gimme some time. I cant do everything at once and still make my payment Remeber Im only 17 and still goto school
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S'all good dude. Didn't know that part of the equation. Well, good for you then!
Jes be careful round them bends for now, eh?
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07-16-2003, 12:33 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2001
Location: South of Houston (Bacliff, TX)
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I love my skinny wheels and tires and rockcrawlers rock  !!!
Plus who doesn't like pizza ... you need someone to cut it .
rkik
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07-16-2003, 02:16 AM
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Milk The Cow
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Baton Rouge, La
Age: 25
Posts: 3,427
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Looks good bro, glad to see you finally got a lift. My compliments on the tires, brings back memories. If you go with 10" wheels, I think it will be perfect as the tires will have the shape that mine did. I bet your truck is a badd unit in the mud, be sure to take some video or pics.
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07-16-2003, 07:19 AM
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This is gonna HURT!
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Knoxville, Tennessee
Age: 38
Posts: 2,193
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I dig it. I guess your disowned in town now for getting a lift... gp
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07-16-2003, 08:40 AM
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08VMax4x4
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: East Texas
Age: 30
Posts: 232
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and I thought my truck's stance looked too skinny
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17x9 Moto Metal 957, 35x12.50x17 Cooper STT, Brute Force CAI.
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07-16-2003, 09:59 AM
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Ghetto Cowboy
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Jacksonville
Age: 32
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Ok First off....DAMN!! looks good man, I agree about the rear...maybe raise it by an inch or so and you'll be set, I'm sure the weight of that bumper causes it. It would be like my fat a$$ standing in the back all the time. And as for this part......
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Originally posted by MudHungry
...I know a dude that know this one dudes brother who kno......naw actually my friend if really good friends with the owner of 4 Wheel Parts up in Jaxsonville, and he can pretty much give them to us
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HOOK A BRUTHA UP!  then I can run these boggers
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07-16-2003, 10:44 PM
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'00 Silverado Z71
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Tennessee
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Truck and pics look great even in the rain. At 17 yrs old I think you have a great start on your truck. Hopefully I'll have my truck lifted soon.
Donnie
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Future mods: Badges removed, and some Catch-All mats. Do the mods ever end 
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07-16-2003, 11:23 PM
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I Hate "Anti-Rubbers"
Join Date: May 2002
Location: The Infamous Palatka, Fl
Age: 24
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Thanks again for all the comments guys I trimmed a little more up today on my rear fenders, so that should be fine for flexing now...and Yes I'll be sure to post some pics. I finally got around to measuring my fenders:
Front - 47"
Rear - 45.2"
About the disowning my town...naw...still running big ol tires with hardly any lift
I got to looking, I'd definalty have alot of trimming to do running 8" wide wheels. Maybe if I could get the same back spacing as my stocks ones, just 8" wide, I might be able to get by with little trimming.
As for gas milage so far....its looking the exact same as when i had my 315's on. Kinda weird I know...but I aint complainin
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81' Chevy "Fidna Git Nasty"
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07-16-2003, 11:54 PM
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FSC Driver
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Fort Worth, TX
Age: 27
Posts: 6,400
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Quote:
Originally posted by MudHungry
I got to looking, I'd definalty have alot of trimming to do running 8" wide wheels. Maybe if I could get the same back spacing as my stocks ones, just 8" wide, I might be able to get by with little trimming.
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But that still wouldnt help any, for getting rid of the rubbing on the torsion bars. There is only one way to stop that, less backspacing.
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07-17-2003, 12:02 AM
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I Hate "Anti-Rubbers"
Join Date: May 2002
Location: The Infamous Palatka, Fl
Age: 24
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Quote:
Originally posted by Grant
But that still wouldnt help any, for getting rid of the rubbing on the torsion bars. There is only one way to stop that, less backspacing.
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Is nots really that bad...the only time they rub, is on a full lock, and they just barely hit it. I was looking into wider wheels for a little bit wider stance.
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00'Z71 6" Pro Comp, 3" PA Body lift, 38x15.5x16 SSR's on 16x10 Eagle Alloys w/4.88's
81' Chevy "Fidna Git Nasty"
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07-17-2003, 12:49 AM
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The Ghost
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Friendswood, Texas (North of Galveston)
Age: 23
Posts: 618
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Get a 3" body, put it on yourself, and not worry about rubbin' even with 16x8's. 
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00 GMC 4x4 SCSB,2 10" Audiobahn 1200 Q's. Boss class "C" 550 amp, dumped exhaust, 6" Superlift, 4:10 precision gears, 35x12.50x16 Mickey T Baja Claw Radials, 16x8 Primes, Husky toolbox, TB Spacer, KC offroad lights, billet insert, JVC digital head unit
2002 Grizzly 660, 2 inch lift, 28"' outlaw tires, rockcrawler rims, and a 3K warn Winch
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07-17-2003, 02:37 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Apex N.C
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do i hear 4 inch and 40's
going once going twice
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