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Houston area (along with DB's not from Houston) BS thread

Discussion in 'Texas' started by BulletToothTony, Nov 15, 2013.

  1. Apr 7, 2014 at 4:53 AM
    Monster Coma

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    Lol thats kinda how I feel but if in some small way it helps me make a little bit more money then whatever I guess lol
     
  2. Apr 7, 2014 at 4:57 AM
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    Mornin'....
     
  3. Apr 7, 2014 at 5:03 AM
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  4. Apr 7, 2014 at 5:26 AM
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    Swiggity swangin' biggity bangin'
    'ello.
     
  5. Apr 7, 2014 at 5:29 AM
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    So if I want to level out my 2011 DC i just need 5100s?

    Also what size tire can i run with a leveling kit?
     
  6. Apr 7, 2014 at 5:31 AM
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    Not sure if serious but..

    yes, and 26/70/17, 265/75/16 without rubbing or 285/70/17, 285/75/16 with rubbing
     
  7. Apr 7, 2014 at 5:32 AM
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    haha, yes. I am new to Tacos and new to lifts. I have searched and most people were doing 5100s and aal but i don't need a major lift, just something leveled out. :D
     
  8. Apr 7, 2014 at 5:33 AM
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    That's one way. Gonna have to put some pre-load on the 5100's to bring them up to desired height. FYI: more pre-load = stiffer ride.

    I think you can get away with a 285 but you're gonna have some rubbing.
     
  9. Apr 7, 2014 at 5:34 AM
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    Set your 5100s to .85 if you dont have an AAL. If you do or have the TSB done set it to 1.75
     
  11. Apr 7, 2014 at 5:36 AM
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  12. Apr 7, 2014 at 5:38 AM
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  13. Apr 7, 2014 at 5:40 AM
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    No need for uca
     
  14. Apr 7, 2014 at 5:40 AM
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  15. Apr 7, 2014 at 5:42 AM
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  16. Apr 7, 2014 at 5:42 AM
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    uh I think you can use stock springs but I'm not sure. You may not need the UCA but its recommended.. you can always get LR UCAs from headstrong for like 375
     
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    If you want to save money, you can use your stock spring
     
  18. Apr 7, 2014 at 5:43 AM
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    Should have sold him all your stuff!:rolleyes:
     
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    I don't mind doing part by part i.e. get the 5100s on a stock spring installed, then sometime later get the springs and UCAs installed...

    Just want to level out the truck a bit and put some wheels and tires under her.
     

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