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Old Feb 28, 2012 | 07:39 PM
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I'm jealous...lol
I desined the garage already. 20x25. lost of room with workbench and all the bells a whistles. I am gonna insulate it so I can run a 18,000 btu ac unit in the summer and a space heater in the winter if needed. Tired of freezing or sweating to death..lol
 
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Old Feb 28, 2012 | 07:47 PM
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Nice. If that doesnt work for me, i have my dads, bosses barn i can use.. after i move all his toys to get to the tools/lifts.


From the lowering kit installation.
 
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Old Feb 28, 2012 | 08:03 PM
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My old neighbor had a set up like that...damn I'm jealous. I getting to old to roll a round on the concrete like a dumbass. But yet I do it... can't help it..lol. I just can't leave it alone... Bigger, better, faster, More!!!!! LMAO
 
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Old Feb 28, 2012 | 08:13 PM
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Thats what makes it all worth it! But around here its usually "why make it harder then ya need too?"
 
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Old Mar 5, 2012 | 07:40 PM
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I've ran across a set of 02 L leafs, about how much drop would those net me for the rear? Pat, or 01 gt??
 
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Old Mar 5, 2012 | 09:17 PM
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I believe 2 inches
 
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Old Mar 6, 2012 | 02:45 AM
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So if he got 02 Lightning Leafs, he would be have 6" total drop since he's 3/4?
 
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Old Mar 6, 2012 | 06:56 PM
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Should have. It all depends if they guy will ship them or not.
 
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Old Mar 6, 2012 | 09:19 PM
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Tell him gitty up, the money is burnin a hole in your pocket...lol
 
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Old Mar 6, 2012 | 10:19 PM
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Haha yea it kinda is. Im tryin to figure out if i could run a stock 18" L wheel with 255/55 18's that low until i find some 20's i like.
 
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Old Mar 6, 2012 | 10:25 PM
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I wouldnt go bigger than 275-40-20 if you're looking at 4 or 5" drop up front.

It would be better for angles to do spindles, but its cheaper to just put arms on it.
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Old Mar 7, 2012 | 06:50 PM
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Haha yea it kinda is. Im tryin to figure out if i could run a stock 18" L wheel with 255/55 18's that low until i find some 20's i like.
A 255/55/18 would be a bit small on a L rim. I have the L rims with 295/45/18 and have no problem. I had to grind off the old steering stops from the back side and I installed 1/2 inch stainless hardware with a nut on both sides of the LCA so it would be adjustable. Go with a 20x8.5 or 9 with a 275/40/20 and you should have no problems. Just make sure you have a +12 to 15 offset on the rims.
 
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Old Apr 5, 2012 | 10:03 PM
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Since i didnt see a need to make a new thread. I've been debating bumping the wheel size up to a 22" instead of a 20. I've read alot run 305/40's on the 22's. But think a 285/40/22 would fit a bit better. Since the 04+ trucks have a bit more room from the looks of it. This is also to prevent from adding the extra 2 inches of drop that i really dont need. Since around here, i'm at the practical ride height for any vehicle. But again, im not set on any of my thoughts as of right now.
 
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Old Apr 8, 2012 | 02:00 AM
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the 305/40/22 would be 31.60 inches tall and 12 wide. The 285/40/22 would be just under 31 tall and 11.22 wide. It may not fit depending on rim offset. If you went with the 20's with a 275/40/20 it would be 28.66 tall and 10.82 wide. The 20's would fit better IMHO. What size tire are you running now?
 
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Old Apr 8, 2012 | 04:26 PM
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18's with 255/55. Think -12 offset. Not 100% sure on that. I decided on 20's tho. My buddy just ate two of his 22's up on his chebby runnin a similar size to what i was lookin at.
 
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