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Old Oct 29, 2006 | 07:03 PM
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It looks good other than the noticible flaws in the paint. I agree about the bigger tires. I think you need at least 38s.
 
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Old Oct 29, 2006 | 07:08 PM
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well i love it.. really nice job!
 
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Old Oct 29, 2006 | 07:11 PM
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I'll explain why I'm not happy with the lift for those of you not in an area like mine. My goal was to create a truck that stood out wherever I go...and at first it did....I had it in chicago for a couple weeks...stares
everywhere...had it in colorado...Denver for a couple weeks as well.. same, lots of looks....

So cal (my permanent residence)...not really....The amount of lifted trucks buzzing around here are like flies....and most seem to be 250's and f350's...now granted I'm not sure...but almost every single one of em looks like with their lifts they have as much lift if not more than I do......I'm guessing they can get alot more lift out of their trucks with conventional kits.......

So as I've worked hard to bring my truck to a level where it REALLY pops...it's again blending in...so in my search to have something different I have only one way to go....UP!
 
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Old Oct 29, 2006 | 07:18 PM
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get a long arm up front..... that really sticks out from the crowd.....wider fenders custom shock mount out rear.. spare tire in rear mounted to it.. fog lights everywere.......

thats just me......... im planning on using mine to my parents chalet and own...... lol
 
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Old Oct 29, 2006 | 07:23 PM
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Hey neighbor, aside from the paint flaws you pointed out, the truck looks sweet. If you see a HUGE F-150 driving around town (silver), that guy is a friend of mine also. He's got, I believe, a 14" lift on it. Some bigger tires would def set it off. Good work!
 
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Old Oct 29, 2006 | 07:41 PM
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Originally Posted by 02SuperCrew4X
Hey neighbor, aside from the paint flaws you pointed out, the truck looks sweet. If you see a HUGE F-150 driving around town (silver), that guy is a friend of mine also. He's got, I believe, a 14" lift on it. Some bigger tires would def set it off. Good work!
Funny you say that....Just saw that truck for the first time yesterday on Highway 111....it was dark out though....I saw some lights pretty high up and passed him at speed opposite direction....truck looked huge...u know how big his tires were??

There's also a pretty big 250 i think ...black...with three big letters on the side....I see those big one's and want that lift .....
 
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Old Oct 29, 2006 | 08:54 PM
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Truck does look great!
I (personally) would change the chrome handles to mark lt handles and paint the mirrors instead of chrome... doesnt quite flow with the all painted then those 5 pieces chrome.
 
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Old Oct 29, 2006 | 08:56 PM
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Originally Posted by TeckBargins
Truck does look great!
I (personally) would change the chrome handles to mark lt handles and paint the mirrors instead of chrome... doesnt quite flow with the all painted then those 5 pieces chrome.
BINGO!
 
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Old Oct 29, 2006 | 09:04 PM
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ummm rize 8 inch and keep the 3 inch body lift and you should be able to fit thwe 39.5's.

cheaper then then rize 12 inch kit.....i talked to the guy who actually owned the show truck with the rize 12 (was looking to buy it before i lfited my truck instead of lifting my current one but nvm about that) and they dont even make any 12 inch lifts unless you order it. this is how it works

you say you want one....you get put on a list....the list has to get to something like...20 peolpe i think he said THEN they send the order to the manufacturer to make the ktis then they ship....so orderingf the 12"....you could be waiting for months.


time to go find the "best looking truck" thread and put u up there....even with the bad paintjob....the idea of it is amazing and the truck as a whole looks amazing!
 
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Old Oct 29, 2006 | 09:08 PM
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ummm rize 8 inch and keep the 3 inch body lift and you should be able to fit thwe 39.5's.

cheaper then then rize 12 inch kit.....i talked to the guy who actually owned the show truck with the rize 12 (was looking to buy it before i lfited my truck instead of lifting my current one but nvm about that) and they dont even make any 12 inch lifts unless you order it. this is how it works

you say you want one....you get put on a list....the list has to get to something like...20 peolpe i think he said THEN they send the order to the manufacturer to make the ktis then they ship....so orderingf the 12"....you could be waiting for months.
Yea I called Rize and was told the same thing. Sux they dont keep a few in already built.
 
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Old Oct 29, 2006 | 09:17 PM
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Im 99% sure the 'list' is a waiting list. They arn't going to be producing the actual kits until after SEMA at least this is what I was told. .
 
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Old Oct 29, 2006 | 09:21 PM
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Originally Posted by ThumperMX113
Im 99% sure the 'list' is a waiting list. They arn't going to be producing the actual kits until after SEMA at least this is what I was told. .
My buddy called about the Exp lift and they said it wasnt even available yet either.
 
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Old Oct 29, 2006 | 09:23 PM
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no i was deffinatly told that they do a group production only cause the kit is so expensive that there is no use in making a assload of kits.

the kit i was told is 4800+
 
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Old Oct 29, 2006 | 09:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Trooks2001
My buddy called about the Exp lift and they said it wasnt even available yet either.
Yup, Rize won't release products until every bug is worked out and they're positive the kit is 100%.

Originally Posted by patshea098
no i was deffinatly told that they do a group production only cause the kit is so expensive that there is no use in making a assload of kits.

the kit i was told is 4800+
This argueing thing is killing me, stop.

Besides who told you that? . . you wouldn't even call Black Sky to see if they'd do a discount if we both ordered from them.
 
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Old Oct 29, 2006 | 09:36 PM
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Originally Posted by ThumperMX113
Yup, Rize won't release products until every bug is worked out and they're positive the kit is 100%.
Are you on the Rize payroll of sompthin
 
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