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Old Jan 3, 2007 | 08:59 PM
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questions for those with big lifts 6-8in+

i have been thinking about getting a lift but i have some questions. curently i have 33's and a 2in spacer and i already have complaints form girls trying to get in. it looks like yor trucks, even with steps, would be worse than mine. can i get pics op people getting in or out. also, is it possable to get through any drive throughs or parking garages. right now i struggle to reach some atms and i know it wont fit into alot of garages (i live in a small town with many older homes) do you guys have big stalls or do they sit outside?
 
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Old Jan 3, 2007 | 09:01 PM
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I took my steps off and told my girlfriend to just "deal with it".
 
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Old Jan 3, 2007 | 09:05 PM
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no steps here.....i tell everyone..."if your riding with me....deal with it"

8 inch lift and 38's

i cant reach atm's...i have to unbuckle and lean out the window or pull over a extra few feet and get out....

also....theres a few i cant make under for drivethrews....but i go around all them just in case

parking decks....forget it.
 
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Old Jan 3, 2007 | 09:14 PM
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Originally Posted by patshea098
no steps here.....i tell everyone..."if your riding with me....deal with it"

8 inch lift and 38's

i cant reach atm's...i have to unbuckle and lean out the window or pull over a extra few feet and get out....

also....theres a few i cant make under for drivethrews....but i go around all them just in case

parking decks....forget it.
I only have a 6" lift and I have the same issues (not problems). U turns are a bitch!
 
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Old Jan 3, 2007 | 09:16 PM
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hahaha! You guys are funny. I was trying to get some steps because of all the whining but yall have inspired me not to.
 
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Old Jan 3, 2007 | 09:17 PM
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Parking garages? Usually the first floor is the tallest, and I can fit but there is a good pucker effect. I can never get past the first floor, by a long shot. Pats right, forget about it. My garage, I have a few inches to spare and can fit. 6" Fabtech on 37's. Drive thru's are no problem if you can drive (no offense).

Steps, people bug me all the time...and they always have a vagina. I please those in other ways, minus my family.
 
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Old Jan 3, 2007 | 09:26 PM
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Parking garages? Usually the first floor is the tallest, and I can fit but there is a good pucker effect. I can never get past the first floor, by a long shot. Pats right, forget about it. My garage, I have a few inches to spare and can fit. 6" Fabtech on 37's. Drive thru's are no problem if you can drive (no offense).

Steps, people bug me all the time...and they always have a vagina. I please those in other ways, minus my family.
 
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Old Jan 3, 2007 | 09:29 PM
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this is exactly what i have been expecting to hear. like said, im sure driving a lifted truck takes talent. i switche between a lowered fbody any a leveled f150. this also takes some skill. any pics of entry or exit? just for personal intrest.
 
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Old Jan 3, 2007 | 09:33 PM
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no seirously josiah....i cant fit under atleast 30% of the dirve threws....i hit one of them...had a hanging sign by chains to mark the max height and i had to back up.

but yeah at first....i took it sooo slow i felt like a old person or asian driving...but im use to it now and can drive it like a sports car...in some respects

i have about 2 inches over head for my garage.

but sits outside 95% of the time
 
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Old Jan 4, 2007 | 12:12 AM
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I had mine off, but passengers kept sliding off the seat cushion to get out of the truck, thus causing wear on the seat cushion as well as the seating surface..

I like the way the step bars look on my truck anyway..

With:



Without:

 
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Old Jan 4, 2007 | 12:56 AM
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I'm buying n-fabs for mine...seem to tuck up nice but only have steps where you need them. I have 2yr old twins that have become very independent and dont want any help getting into daddies truck. I only have Rancho 4" with 35's but it will look clean...besides I have a short inseam and i'm beating up the edge of the seat.
 
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Old Jan 4, 2007 | 02:34 AM
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I took my steps off and told my girlfriend to just "deal with it".


HA HA, thats how it is done
 
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Old Jan 4, 2007 | 03:29 AM
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I just put my factory bars back on. Not so sure I like the look though so if anyone wants to buy em let me know. I was gonna order some N-Fabs but since I fractured my wrist I can't work, and therefore I have no money.
 
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Old Jan 4, 2007 | 08:51 AM
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I took mine off but put them back on a week later. I'm thinking they help protect the paint from flying rocks, dirt, etc... My tires stick out a good 2-3" so I'll leave them for now.
 
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Old Jan 4, 2007 | 08:53 AM
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i didnt think about the wear on the seats with people sliding out....

i want to get some amp powersteps or kodiaks...but sooo expensive...
 
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