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Discussion in 'Wheels & Tires' started by lickskillet, Jan 13, 2015.

  1. Jan 13, 2015 at 4:07 AM
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    lickskillet

    lickskillet [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Toyec 3" lift done Saturday,, Wheels and tires yesterday.... Front window tint to match the rest this weekend... Starting to look sharp!!

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  2. Jan 13, 2015 at 4:19 AM
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    lyodbraun

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    Looks darn good, whAt wheels and tires you go with ? Tint will be a nice touch...
     
  3. Jan 13, 2015 at 4:40 AM
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    nm4553

    nm4553 You had me at "Meat Tornado"

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    Looking good. What wheel tire combo is this?
     
  4. Jan 13, 2015 at 4:42 AM
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    ScarabMike

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    Looks really good! Can you let us know the specs of the rims/tires?
     
  5. Jan 13, 2015 at 4:58 AM
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    Hardscrabble

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    A little of this and a little of that.
    Truck looks awesome!
     
  6. Jan 13, 2015 at 5:09 AM
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    Thanks,,,,, Wheels are XD778 Monsters with Goodyear Duratracs 275/65/18 18mm offset. Also going to put a Westin Ultimate bull bar on it in powder coat black
     
  7. Jan 13, 2015 at 5:47 AM
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    Just my two pennies I'd save your money and skip the bull bar, I had one on my truck and I think it takes away the looks of the front end... But it's your money and truck... You did a good job on it...
     
  8. Jan 13, 2015 at 6:19 AM
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    geekhouse23

    geekhouse23 The "Liftman" - @DrFunker

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    +1 for wheels and tires
    -1 for bull bar

    Looks good though
     
  9. Jan 13, 2015 at 6:25 AM
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    Looks amazing OP. Definitely considered those same wheels and tires.
     
  10. Jan 13, 2015 at 9:51 AM
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    I may pass on a bull bar. I like the one I mentioned looking at it head on but from the side it looks stupid... we shall see
     
  11. Jan 13, 2015 at 4:46 PM
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    BeBeep

    BeBeep Still Plays With Cars, Trucks, Bikes & Guns

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    Looks great. :D
     
  12. Jan 25, 2015 at 1:14 AM
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    jeffro9475

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    Lifting 3" did you have to do anything to the brake lines?
     
  13. Jan 29, 2015 at 1:49 PM
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    Thank you, your truck looks really nice that is the exact look that I am going for.
     
  14. Jan 29, 2015 at 1:52 PM
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    Nice looking truck!
     
  15. Jan 29, 2015 at 1:54 PM
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    PVT Pablo

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    Quite the transformation! Looks awesome.
     
  16. Jan 29, 2015 at 1:56 PM
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    Taco me elmo Here, Eat some paint. Drink some Bleach.

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    how much of a power loss did you notice? did a calculation and at 65 you'll be going between 68-69 mph instead.

    Keep that in mind for MPG loss factor after lift and tires.
     
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  17. Jan 29, 2015 at 4:57 PM
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    Thanks,, some power loss,, I find I am not using it in OD as much unless out on the highway...
     
  18. Jan 29, 2015 at 5:12 PM
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    What was the exact lift kit you went with? And did you need new UCA's?
     
  19. Jan 30, 2015 at 7:18 AM
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    lickskillet

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    Toytec full 3" lift. No control arms and didn't install diff drop kit.
     
  20. Jan 30, 2015 at 1:28 PM
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    Here's the latest with tint, ventshades and nerf bars

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