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Discussion in 'Suspension' started by 10SE TACO, Dec 13, 2019.

  1. Dec 13, 2019 at 10:04 AM
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    10SE TACO

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    So I went to a 265/70R17. As far as I know it shouldn’t rub. I’m pretty happy with it, but I feel like the truck would look better leveled out a bit. I am considering lifting the front only 1”. Possibly by adding Bilstein 5100s. Just looking for options and opinions. Is it even worth it?
     
  2. Dec 22, 2019 at 4:51 PM
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    Bobby6319

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    I plan raising mine an inch, but I am going to use the headstrong 1/2 spacers for the small of lift that will give me an inch
     
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  3. Dec 23, 2019 at 6:26 AM
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    Bilstein 5100s put on the 2nd notch up will give you what your looking for. Something I just did myself.
     
  4. Dec 23, 2019 at 7:38 PM
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    old man 895

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    I am thinking about doing the same thing to my truck. Was looking on tw hoping to see someone who has done it. So the 2nd notch should work for my 2017 sport long bed
    If you have time can you add a side pic? I am running 265 70 17 stock rims with no rubs just want to change the look and dont want a spacer.
    Thanks
     
  5. Dec 28, 2019 at 9:39 AM
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    Bilstein 5100s on second groove. Stock size tires.
    Bilstein 5100s on 2nd notch up with stock size tires.20191227_165431.jpg 20191227_165413.jpg
     
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  6. Dec 28, 2019 at 12:06 PM
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    Thanks
    Your truck looks great
    Going with 5100s 2nd notch
     
  7. Dec 28, 2019 at 12:19 PM
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  8. Dec 28, 2019 at 12:42 PM
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    Chunk

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  9. Dec 28, 2019 at 12:43 PM
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    FishnTx

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  10. Dec 28, 2019 at 4:04 PM
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    Shades_Of_Red

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    I had it on the 3rd notch first and then changed it to the 2nd notch. It was about perfectly level but I wanted to keep a little rake. It only dropped about 3/8" but its now how I wanted it to begin with.
     
  11. Dec 28, 2019 at 6:13 PM
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    Yes I like a little rake too I think you have the best set up
     
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  12. Dec 30, 2019 at 5:38 PM
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    Chunk

    Chunk I smell Ice Cream!

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    Thanks she thinks so too! Your opinion is 1” deeply appreciated!
     
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  13. Dec 30, 2019 at 8:24 PM
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    Your welcome I like it when someone enjoys my opinion
     
  14. Jan 4, 2020 at 4:39 AM
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    tacodnr

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    1 inch lift and 265/70 /17 . Think I am a hair nose high .

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  15. Jan 4, 2020 at 7:12 AM
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    Great looking truck and my favorite color
     

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