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Re: Truck got a facelift [Re: SR025] #2947245 01/20/12 09:57 PM
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Originally Posted By: SR025
Yea I wanted BFG all terrains but at like $325 a tire, I'll be going with plan B.


I ran them forever and then switched to Nittos. Great mileage, decent offroad, decently quiet, and I've had one flat in the last three sets Ive had. And they are cheaper usually than the BFGs...


Re: Truck got a facelift [Re: Treybiz] #2947263 01/20/12 10:07 PM
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I'll look into those


Re: Truck got a facelift [Re: SR025] #2947341 01/20/12 10:39 PM
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Very nice truck sir. Can we get a side view? I'm thinking about putting a 2" leveling kit on my 08 Ext Cab, but I'm not sure how it will look with the stock wheels (245/70/17)...

Also, that front "spoiler" plastic piece is called the front air dam. I removed mine too, I just like the way it looks without it. I have heard reports of a .3-.5 drop in MPG, but I figured that was a fair trade for a more useful vehicle up


Re: Truck got a facelift [Re: tx outlaw] #2947453 01/20/12 11:20 PM
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Loading the side pics to photobucket now. I can deal with the little less mpg, I am already heavy footed and that little plastic thing looks bad. Mine has 265s and looks like it needs bigger tires. It was a little taller with out the winch and bumper.


Re: Truck got a facelift [Re: SR025] #2947458 01/20/12 11:22 PM
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Re: Truck got a facelift [Re: SR025] #2947461 01/20/12 11:23 PM
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here is a before



Re: Truck got a facelift [Re: SR025] #2947466 01/20/12 11:25 PM
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Man, that looks slick. Is the before picture with the leveling kit installed or without? It's hard for me to tell.

If I decide to go with a leveling kit, I will probably put 275s on.


Re: Truck got a facelift [Re: tx outlaw] #2947471 01/20/12 11:27 PM
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the before was the day I got it bone stock. its hard to tell. but it was a very noticeable difference between stock and with the leveling kit. thanks for the kind words too!


Re: Truck got a facelift [Re: SR025] #2947479 01/20/12 11:29 PM
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This is all the leveling kit was,


Re: Truck got a facelift [Re: SR025] #2947486 01/20/12 11:33 PM
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here is another before




Re: Truck got a facelift [Re: SR025] #2947490 01/20/12 11:35 PM
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Did you install the kit yourself?

You can definitely tell the difference with that before picture.


Re: Truck got a facelift [Re: tx outlaw] #2947498 01/20/12 11:37 PM
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I took it to 4wheel parts for the leveling kit, did the winch stuff in the garage. I installed the leveling kit on my 2000 z71 and it was a beating even tho there isn't much to it.


Re: Truck got a facelift [Re: SR025] #2947503 01/20/12 11:38 PM
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How much was labor on the install, if you don't mind me asking?


Re: Truck got a facelift [Re: tx outlaw] #2947510 01/20/12 11:40 PM
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install plus alignment was a little less than $300 but when I bought the leveling kit I got a gift card and a coupon for 25% off installation.


Re: Truck got a facelift [Re: SR025] #2947518 01/20/12 11:43 PM
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Looks Good man !!




Re: Truck got a facelift [Re: Brandon972] #2947522 01/20/12 11:45 PM
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Have you ever thought about putting tow-mirrors on? I'm curious as to how that'd look...


Re: Truck got a facelift [Re: tx outlaw] #2947529 01/20/12 11:48 PM
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I haven't really thought about it before, I don't know what I want to do next, thinking either a UWS toolbox or some pro comp 7032 wheels.


Re: Truck got a facelift [Re: Brandon972] #2947531 01/20/12 11:49 PM
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Originally Posted By: Brandon972

Looks Good man !!


Thanks!


Re: Truck got a facelift [Re: SR025] #2947599 01/21/12 12:13 AM
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thats whats up


Re: Truck got a facelift [Re: TXPredHunter] #2947627 01/21/12 12:21 AM
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How is the ride after the lift? Any difference?


Re: Truck got a facelift [Re: tx outlaw] #2947647 01/21/12 12:27 AM
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Nothing different that I've noticed


Re: Truck got a facelift [Re: SR025] #2947693 01/21/12 12:39 AM
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Just make sure you get metal leveling kit not the poly ones bc even tho the poly ones are a little softer ride they will sag after time.


Re: Truck got a facelift [Re: SR025] #2947732 01/21/12 12:54 AM
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Nice truck



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Re: Truck got a facelift [Re: SR025] #2949936 01/22/12 01:13 AM
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Guys, you have chevys, you don't need a winch, unless your buddies have fords or dodges???!!!


Re: Truck got a facelift [Re: fbchunter] #2949972 01/22/12 01:31 AM
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Originally Posted By: fbchunter
Guys, you have chevys, you don't need a winch, unless your buddies have fords or dodges???!!!


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