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Old 11-05-2009, 11:21 PM
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What do ya think??

Would it look terribly bad with a 3" spindle lift and a 3" body lift, while still running stock sized tires? Any thoughts or recommendations would be greatly appreciated.

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Old 11-05-2009, 11:50 PM
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yeah they will look really small. i was going to run that setup with 35s but instead got a suspension lift.
is it a 4wd?
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Old 11-06-2009, 12:02 AM
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Thats a tough one. I like big tires so I'm partial. I've seen some superduties that are lifted with stock wheels that still look good but they're superduties... Are you planning on going bigger later?
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Old 11-06-2009, 07:15 AM
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Ah, sorry. it's a two wheel drive. I will definately go with a bigger set of tires eventually. I have Terra Grappplers right now, and they only have 3,000 miles on them. Was kinda hoping that they wouldn't look so bad.
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you could do just the spindle lift and it would look not too bad. I think. I wanna do a spindle. no BL, just cuz all yer doin is raising the body.
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it may look kinda funny since youd be adding 6+ inches of lift and running 31-32" tires. try and find a nice used set on craigslist and sell the nittos if you want to do it now or just do it in steps
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Yes, but it will look awexome when you finally get new tires.
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Think I will go with the spindles first. And yeah, I might try to finda a good set of tires then do the BL....Thanks for the input guys.
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it may look kinda funny since youd be adding 6+ inches of lift and running 31-32" tires. try and find a nice used set on craigslist and sell the nittos if you want to do it now or just do it in steps
hey how do ya think it would look with 31-32" tires w/ just the spindle?
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should look fine. they will look a little small but since its only gonna give you about 3.5"-5.5" (depending if you get the lift coils also) it should be just fine. it would be like a 6" with 33"s
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ok, cuz I was think bout that. and Im gonna stay with my spacers and spindles. dont think I could afford springs on my budget. but theyd be next.
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ok, cuz I was think bout that. and Im gonna stay with my spacers and spindles. dont think I could afford springs on my budget. but theyd be next.
Just to throw this out there.. If you get springs you will need a camber alignment kit, new shocks, and the truck re-aligned also so just something to keep in mind when planning the costs.
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I know it's an 05 and 4x4, but it will give you somewhat an idea.

2.5'' leveling kit + 3'' body lift + 1'' or 1.5'' aal



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I know it's an 05 and 4x4, but it will give you somewhat an idea.

2.5'' leveling kit + 3'' body lift + 1'' or 1.5'' aal



Dang man you need to get some 35's on that thing big time
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Old 11-07-2009, 09:43 PM
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Now, the spindle kit that I am looking at is a 3" spindle kit with spindle, shocks, rear blocks and all hardware. It says that there is nothing else needed. Do I use my same springs? I am kinda confused as to how this works.. Also, will the kit accomodate for the rake, or will I need to still level it?
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