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Old 10-04-2001, 09:38 PM
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Cool How is this combo?

Well I am planning on doing this setup around January, just want to know everyones thought on this setup:

* 4.56 Gears w/Limited Slip
* 5.5" Super Lift (remember I already have a 3"Body Lift)
* 38x15.50R16 Parnelli Jones Dirt Grips (I am using my 16x10 eagle alloy rims)
* Hypertech Re-Calibrator (fix speedometer and shift points)
 
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Old 10-04-2001, 10:24 PM
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Where have you seen 38x15.50R16 Dirtgrips? Ive only seen those size tires in 15 or 16.5" wheel sizes. Thanks in advance for any help.
 
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Old 10-04-2001, 10:59 PM
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SCrap the Hypertech crap. It does not do that on the Fords.

Only the 87/93 gas
removes speed limiter
and "hypertech tunning"
If you have the auto, it pumps up the pressure.

That is it! You are going to have to eat it at the dealer.
 
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Old 10-04-2001, 11:52 PM
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I would get new rims if you're going to run 15.5" wide tires. Get some 12" rims, otherwise you will be putting too much stress on the 10" rims. I also agree with Matt90GT don't get the Hypertech. If I'm not mistaken I believe a superchip can do the same things for you. Other than that It looks ok. I just wish I had half the money that you're putting into mods on your truck.
 
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Old 10-05-2001, 02:26 AM
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ssdiesel316 you are correct. PJs only offers the 38" "Dirt Grips" in 15" or 16.5" wheels.

2dollarsteak I have heard from others that run 38s and 4.56 gears that 4.56s are still not enough for that big a tire. Obviously they will make a difference but it still won't feel like stock. The rest of your plan sounds pretty good Have you considered a Detroit locker instead of a LSD? Oh yeah don't forget the polished diff cover

 
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Old 10-05-2001, 11:06 PM
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The stupid website that had the PJs with the 16" Rim was typed wrong. Oh well. I think I am going to go with 38.5x14.50R16 Thornbirds.
 



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