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Old Jul 22, 2009 | 08:29 PM
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Install next Tuesday!!

I am getting 2.5 leveling kit ...20" addict's and ..Terra Grapplers .285/55/20's along with nfab nerf bars ....intake ...step 1

step 2 will need to wait...edge...borsa exhaust( may find different exhaust)

my question is I had a really hard time deciding on 20's or 18's.....went with 20's but still may make the call and go with 18's ...any comments on this decision will help ......looks...performance or otherwise //TY
 
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Old Jul 22, 2009 | 11:02 PM
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Tires for 18s are way cheaper. Also IMO 4x4s should have a meatier tire. Looks better.
 
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Old Jul 22, 2009 | 11:21 PM
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Tires for 18s are way cheaper. Also IMO 4x4s should have a meatier tire. Looks better.
Do your 35's rub at all?
 
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Old Jul 23, 2009 | 12:34 AM
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Great choices... 18" wheels will allow you greater cargo capacity. It will also increase your towing load by about 500 lbs according to Ford.
 
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Old Jul 23, 2009 | 07:15 AM
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Originally Posted by slimcubby
Do your 35's rub at all?
Nope. Some guys can handle a little rubbing occasionally. I am not one of those guys. If you look at my set up. I have 285s because of the offst on the monsters. It is pretty close to the upper control arm, any wider would have hit.
 
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Old Jul 23, 2009 | 08:36 AM
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Smokestone....I am leaning more in the direction of the 18's myself.....my installer swears by 20"s.......what size tires are you running??? w no rub?
 
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Old Jul 23, 2009 | 08:39 AM
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what exhaust are you leaning too.....I wanted to do duel out the backside not str8 back but curved after the rear.....no luck in finding what I want.....want performance not for sound.....I have a young one and dont want her blasted when cruising.....when I hit the gas I want sound but not while on highway....any thoughts are much appreciated.
 
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Old Jul 23, 2009 | 08:43 AM
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Go with the 20's.....
 
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Old Jul 23, 2009 | 09:12 AM
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20's look better IMO but its all personal preference?
 
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Old Jul 23, 2009 | 10:08 AM
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Going 18"...just changed my order ...also saved me $350....and i think the truck will look better..after seeing smokestones on 18"s and greyfx4's on 17"s.....thank you for the advise..I will post pics next week!!
 
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Old Jul 23, 2009 | 02:44 PM
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whats the maker of the wheels?
 
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Old Jul 23, 2009 | 02:49 PM
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never mind, I googled it
 
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Old Jul 23, 2009 | 02:58 PM
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I like the rim, but for me I wish they came in chrome, I'm looking to go with the KMC Hoss wheels when I begin doing my mods.
 
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Old Jul 23, 2009 | 04:16 PM
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So whens this all going to be done so we can see pics of the finished product
 
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Old Jul 23, 2009 | 04:38 PM
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Going by the thread title I would say Tuesday.
 
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