Kableguy

It sounds like since I don’t really have a need for the 6.6 Duramax it doesn’t get me anything special. I’m guessing the 3.0 Duramax falls in the same category, although the mpg is tempting. The 6.2 in a 1500 for the hot rod feel is tempting. Don’t want the small turbo, and the 5.3 doesn’t seem too exciting. The 6.6 gasser sounds pretty reliable. I guess I have a lot of research to do.

In the market for a new truck. My primary decision point is long term reliability and total cost of ownership. Thinking 20 years/ 300,000 miles is the goal. Ride is not a factor, mpg is not a factor. Anything I would tow could be handled by a 1500, but a 2500 would be ok and maybe give more flexibility if I have a need in the future. Would a 2500 with the Duramax be much better than any of the 1500 offerings? I’m just not sure what’s the best way to go for long term reliability. Thanks.

I did a search on Etsy but couldn’t find that exact one. I’ve been lookin and that’s my favorite so far. Could you find out where you got it? Thanks.

How much space do you have between the tire and upper control arm? I have a 2.5 front 2.0 rear and this looks like a great setup. And you just trimmed plastic and no metal? No rubbing?

Did you paint the factory mirror Caps and door handles or did you buy separate ‘paintable’ ones and have your body shop shoot them?

Thank you for the info

I guess I didn’t pose my question clearly. 1. What make and exact size are the 35” tires shown on the stock wheels? and 2) with those tires and 2” wheel spacers how much rubbing/trimming is required with a 6” lift? Thanks.

6.5” front and 4” rear is actually level. Ideal would be 6” front and 4.5” rear if I can find them. If not might do 5” rear to leave some rake. That’s not the point of my original question though thanks for pointing that out...

I’m working on a project to do a 6” front and 4” rear and want to go 35” tires (Either 295/65r20 or maybe 35x?) if possible on stock wheels. What tires are in these pictures? What if any issues did you have with rubbing, and did you run any wheel offsets? With the lift I’m planning it kicks the front wheels out about .25” and was going to run 1.5” wheel spacers to clear spindles/links, etc... Which puts me at about a -28 offset and was wondering what kind of rubbing issues I’m going to run into. Thanks for any insight.

Best news I heard all day. Thank you.

With the wheel spacers did you have to trim the wheel studs or get shorter studs? Can you provide details on how those installed? Also, what brand did you use?

Did the 1.5” wheel spacers fit without trimming the studs?

Backed into my mailbox. Anyone know the best way to remove light scratching and scuffs? Northsky Blue color.

Here’s what I’m thinking of trying. I have the basic Custom door mirrors without task lighting. Not that I think I’d use the task lighting much, but I think those mirrors look much better, and plan on painting the mirror caps to match my truck in Northsky Blue, which are not available off the shelf. There does not appear to be different door wiring harnesses between the Custom mirrors and the basic task lighting mirrors from what I have seen on parts lists, so I assume that the wiring harnesses are the same. If anyone has more detail on this please let me know. Now, I am also planning on adding the fog light kit. I am going on the assumption I can get the switch set for With task lighting and when I have the dealership reflash the fog lights then, if they weren’t plug and play, the task lights on the mirrors as well. Anyway, that’s my plan. Am I being naive? I don’t know if there is a different wiring harness to that switch. At this point all variables are in the wiring harnesses.