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Old Mar 25, 2006 | 06:06 PM
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Need the "wow" factor

Alright guys...yeah my truck looks and sounds good but i really want to start turning some heads. I just dont know if i should go bling with the chrome wheels and tires or go higher?? I dont have the money needed as of now but im not sure what to save up for. The only thing keeping me from not lifting is price and the thought of parking in tight places. What do you suggest? go with wheels now and just wait for lift next year? or what The truck is nice and clean but conservative if you know what i mean.
 

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Old Mar 25, 2006 | 06:11 PM
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If you really want to turn heads, go with a lift..
 
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Old Mar 25, 2006 | 06:15 PM
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Well your truck is a 4x4 so lifting is a very viable option and I am sure the lifted guys will tell you that they get a lot of WOWs. I can ashure you if you want to turn heads (and I mean a lot of heads) a very clean truck on a set of big chrome wheels will do it. However I don't think a set of 20s will get very many WOWs now a days...everybody and their momma has 20s. So you got to go big if you expect to get noticed....and BIG doesnt come cheap. With that said a lift and wheels and tires will cost about the same as a set of quality 24s and tires. In your case since the truck is a 4x4 I would go with the lift...if it was a 2wd I don't think it should be a question as to wich way you should go, but thats just my opinion.
 
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Old Mar 25, 2006 | 07:21 PM
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A nice painted set of fender flairs will set your truck apart from the rest. It will improve on the body lines and give it that suttle look that says, man that looks different, what did he do?
 
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Old Mar 25, 2006 | 07:26 PM
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Wheels are the biggest WOW factor on any car or truck. A lift or bigger wheels will look good depending on your preference and budget. I definitly get a lot of head turns in my truck. Just yesterday I was at a gas station and some lady says "excuse me" and i though she was going to say liek you gas is done or sonething but she says "I really like your wheels" Im like "thanks" then she said a few more stuff but new wheeld will really set off your truck.
 
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Old Mar 25, 2006 | 07:45 PM
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If your on a budget go with a leveling kit and wheels/tires. You could always spring for the lift in a couple of years when your tires wear out. But, if your positive you want a full lift/and or got the cash your probably better off going that route first. I've got a 2.5 autospring and 305/55/20 toyos open country's and so far I'm happy with this setup
Good luck!
 
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Old Mar 25, 2006 | 09:05 PM
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go with the lift! save up about 5g's and BAMMM! instant head turner! i get tons of comments on my truck and not to mention the girls love the truck a lot better also!
 
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Old Mar 25, 2006 | 09:13 PM
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WOW factor = WHIPPLE S/C
 

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Old Mar 25, 2006 | 09:51 PM
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WOW factor = WHIPPLE S/C
that is a wow factory only when you can hear it whine then i would be if i heard that
 
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Old Mar 25, 2006 | 10:19 PM
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If you're on a budget. You could just go with a leveling kit plus a block in the back. Get some real aggresive tires with some aftermarket wheels. A guy on here with a RED truck did that.
 
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Old Mar 25, 2006 | 10:26 PM
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i get alot of head turns, but i think its a mixture of the truck being yellow and the 22s
 
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Old Mar 26, 2006 | 12:29 AM
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Just lift the damn thing.
 
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Old Mar 26, 2006 | 01:51 AM
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you really wanna get some attention.. duct tape a goose to side of your truck

anyways. when im toolin around town i tend to notice lifted vehicles more so then ones with big rims.. i mean i notice them but.. the WOW factor for me is the higher vehicle.. its like DAMN

and sorry to use your thread for this but.. Do they make 35'' tires for stock 17'' rims? just curious..

 
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Old Mar 26, 2006 | 03:52 AM
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Originally Posted by UberDude
Do they make 35'' tires for stock 17'' rims? just curious..
Technically no, because all the 35" tires that I know of are too wide for the stock 7.5" wide wheels... according to the tire manufacturers.

My personal opinion and the opinion of many others... yes.
 
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Old Mar 26, 2006 | 03:53 AM
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I'd save for the lift.

If you buy wheels and tires and then 1 year later get a lift you'll need new tires again anyways.
 
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