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Old Nov 2, 2010 | 03:55 PM
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Installed 2.5 AS kit

I just finished installing my 2.5in AS kit and it looks much better. I got a set of Fat Bobs AAL for the rear, but will install them tomorrow.

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Old Nov 2, 2010 | 04:12 PM
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Looks good, now all you need is some new rims and tires! And try taking some pics on flat ground, makes a huge difference.
 
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Old Nov 2, 2010 | 04:49 PM
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Looks good, now all you need is some new rims and tires! And try taking some pics on flat ground, makes a huge difference.
i agree
 
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Old Nov 2, 2010 | 06:41 PM
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Looks good, now all you need is some new rims and tires! And try taking some pics on flat ground, makes a huge difference.
One step at a time. When I bought this truck in June it had brand new tires on it. I would not be able to get the wife to agree on new rims and tires just yet, but it will be coming.

Also I had just finished, you see the tires are still blocked. I will get more pics on level ground soon.
 

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Old Nov 2, 2010 | 08:19 PM
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looks better!
 
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Old Nov 6, 2010 | 04:47 PM
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Installed the AALs. Do you all think the rear will settle in a little over time? It is a bit higher than I expected it to be. I think it will look MUCH better when I get some new rubber in there. I will probably go with Nitto Terra Grapplers in 295/70/R18



 

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Old Nov 6, 2010 | 05:37 PM
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Rims and tires will make the big difference for you. The rear does look a bit too high with the stock tires and I doubt it will settle with as short as the leaf is. Could be wrong though.

Either way, now it's started so the bug has bitten
 
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Old Nov 6, 2010 | 07:35 PM
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I did want some rake as I tow a boat will frequently carry a load in the bed and I DO NOT want that bulldog look. I now need to convince the wife I NEED new rims and tires.
 
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Old Nov 6, 2010 | 08:15 PM
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Looks good man!
 
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Old Nov 6, 2010 | 08:57 PM
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It looks perfect.
 
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Old Nov 7, 2010 | 03:38 PM
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Looks good Just need to raise the front a little bit more maybe those little rubber spacers you get from auto zone might help. Also a quick plug i have a set of 18" wheels with 285 65 18 hankook tires for a good deal. My truck is white also you can check out my album to get an idea how it would look, especially with the bullbar which I am selling also. Where you located?
 
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Old Nov 7, 2010 | 05:50 PM
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my AAL settled a little bit
 
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Old Nov 8, 2010 | 09:59 AM
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I put in a 2.5 in AS spacer. that is the highest I am willing to go in the front. Any more tends to cause excessive wear on the CV and ball joints.

I am glad that I can expect the rear to settle a bit, but it is fine with me the way it is...That is until I get the bug to install a 6in lift.

lx4life...when I get new tires they will be MTs and probably 33s.
 
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