How to get the "Cali" look ??? Or "Bulldog"

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Old Oct 29, 2008 | 05:07 PM
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haha nice, yeah already got my driver lined up so ill be right there with ya.
You mean you have friends who stay sober ???

All I can say, is thank god we have a good taxi service in town !
 
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Old Oct 29, 2008 | 05:12 PM
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haha, ok sober enough to drive the mile back to my place from the bar,haha. but we also got taxis so im not worried.
 
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Old Oct 29, 2008 | 05:16 PM
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Originally Posted by madmaxwell87
haha, ok sober enough to drive the mile back to my place from the bar,haha. but we also got taxis so im not worried.


just be safe man !

"do the watermelon crawl"
 
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Old Oct 29, 2008 | 05:22 PM
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thanks, u too...everyone else just sitting around with their thumbs up their asses?
 
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Old Oct 29, 2008 | 05:32 PM
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Originally Posted by madmaxwell87
thanks, u too...everyone else just sitting around with their thumbs up their asses?
knowing some of these guys, I am sure its a whole lot more then just a thumb !
 
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Old Oct 29, 2008 | 06:56 PM
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Maybe a thumb in my g/f's *** but def not mine. I don't have any plans yet. I am sure a party or something will arise. Oakdale is a lame town for partying, I'll probably have to go over to Molesto.

MT- Will my 2wd sit the same height or lower than your 4wd with a 6" Fabtech? Also what are the specs on your wheels?
 
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Old Oct 29, 2008 | 07:02 PM
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if you see my ex in molesto give her a slap for me,hahaha. and no yours will sit about 2"s lower give or take a bit(dont know the 2x4 vs 4x4 height difference for the nbs) than his.
 
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Old Oct 29, 2008 | 07:09 PM
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Sorry, I'm not really a fan of chrome. Besides, it matches your wheels.
Yeah but i want the Roush chrome grille, and it looks way better with a PTM surround than with chrome. Ohwell i'll just have to have mine painted at a shop.

Halloween is gonna be ridiculous in Chico. I'm just hoping i survive/dont get arrested.
 
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Old Oct 29, 2008 | 07:11 PM
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Molesto ??? clasic !!

Ya man, your will sit a little shorter then mine sits right now. My friend who has a 2wd and a Fabtech lift, went with the adjustable coilovers, and she is running 35" toyos just barely cranked to clear. Looks nice, and is right about my height now.

My wheels ? You like ?
They are Pro-comp wheels. series 8023 18x9.5 with 4.75" of backspacing. I like how far they pushed my tires out. Give that big *** wide stance. Love it.

Here:
http://www.procomptires.com/pxa8023.html

Also really like this one:
http://www.procomptires.com/pxa8128.html

here is there line-up right now. They put new ones up and take some down, so check it every so often.
http://www.procomptires.com/alloywheels.html
 
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Old Oct 29, 2008 | 07:34 PM
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I figured it would sit a little lower. I am debating if I should just give my uncle my leveling kit when I get a lift or keep it. I am leaning towards giving it to my uncle, his truck is haggard with the stock rake.

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Molesto ??? clasic !!

Ya man, your will sit a little shorter then mine sits right now. My friend who has a 2wd and a Fabtech lift, went with the adjustable coilovers, and she is running 35" toyos just barely cranked to clear. Looks nice, and is right about my height now.

My wheels ? You like ?
They are Pro-comp wheels. series 8023 18x9.5 with 4.75" of backspacing. I like how far they pushed my tires out. Give that big *** wide stance. Love it.
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Will I be able to clear 35's without the adjustable coilovers? I would think so. That big *** wide stance is what I am looking for. Thanks for the info
 
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Old Oct 29, 2008 | 08:28 PM
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Will I be able to clear 35's without the adjustable coilovers? I would think so. That big *** wide stance is what I am looking for. Thanks for the info
You should be able to clear 35s but if you want them really wide, you are going to have some major rubbing. You'll have to cut your valance and maybe even part of the bumper, as well as the rear flares behind the tires. Also, for some reason the 4x2 fabtech kit gives you the "CALI" look pretty bad, so you may want to invest in a set of rear 1.5" AALs.
 
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Old Oct 30, 2008 | 01:47 PM
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I was thinking 35/12.50 KM2's on 17 or 18 x 9/9.5 with 4.75" BS. If I have to cut or grind some I don't mind. My front bumper is already bent a little bit from a stupid concrete post. I don't haul stuff very often and have yet to tow anything. You think I'd be better off with a AAL or should I just get the larger block?
 
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Old Oct 30, 2008 | 02:03 PM
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I was thinking 35/12.50 KM2's on 17 or 18 x 9/9.5 with 4.75" BS. If I have to cut or grind some I don't mind. My front bumper is already bent a little bit from a stupid concrete post. I don't haul stuff very often and have yet to tow anything. You think I'd be better off with a AAL or should I just get the larger block?
Tell ya the truth, i really don't know how well that would work. Might want to keep the spacer, until you know you will clear it. You heard my little rubbage when I was pullin out, right ? I catch the inner part of my fender when turning. Not too bad, but more then I'd like. I keep trimming more and more, but only a little at a time. I don't want to start digging into the truck's body, ya know ? I also had to do some grinding on the front of my bumper. We can take care of that no problem.

I would go larger block if ya don't really haul much or tow often. The amount I tow, I want an AAL or even better, that air ride right set-up.

Wandel would probably know a whole lot better on fitment ! That guy is like tire size/ backspacing/ fitment- god. Taught me a lot.
 
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Old Oct 30, 2008 | 05:52 PM
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I sent Wandell a PM, hopefully I hear good news back. The spacer will still be on the truck when we pull the front. So if we need to it will be there to use. I kind of don't like the idea of stacking a spacer on top of a suspension lift. So I hope I don't need to use it. I will probably just go with the block in the back... OR... a GF 2" drop shackle to get me that "CALI" look.
....24's on 35's!!!
 
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Old Oct 30, 2008 | 05:53 PM
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Mine rubs the back of the fender too, but only when reversing while turning.

Are you planning to install @ MT's shop? I'll drive down and help if i am free.
 
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