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Now (still dirty) with 6" BDS HC lift, 20" XD Monsters (+18mm offset), 35x12.5 Toyo's, Yukon 4.88's (front/rear) and Detroit Truetrac. Minimal rubbing. Tighter turn radius. Ride is almost identical to stock. Performance (off the line/straight line/throttle response)has improved, but MPG's are down. And now I'm looking into a BB tune to make sure everything comes together just right. Also I had a CAI and exhaust so a little tweaking will make this beast come to life. I appreciate all the input and am very happy with the end result. I can give more details for anyone who's looking into a similar setup. It pays to do your research before spending your hard earned $. :cheers:

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A good thing about lifted trucks is that when you hit a deer you only have to knock out some dents and at some point adjust the slightly bent right tow hook(see pics). So now I'm looking into a fabfour bumper. :thumbs:

 

WILL IT EVER STOP???

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brad519 Enthusiast

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Looks Good :thumbs:

Did you test out the tires as soon as you got them on :cheers: they're dirty hahaha

 

WILL IT EVER STOP???

No it will NOT ever Stop. :cheers:

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No I actually bought them used...jk. But I did venture out today after a good 2 days of raining. And the ground here is made up mostly of a reddish clay type mud type dirt?! so that crap sticks to fresh rubber. And you know Brad, they are labeled Mud-Terrains for a reason. Less tire shine, more mud!!!

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Feels great doesnt it? The guys helped me so much and it does pay to do research and have it right the 1st time. Best of luck

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Feels great doesnt it? The guys helped me so much and it does pay to do research and have it right the 1st time. Best of luck

 

Tighter turn radius???? Really?

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Tighter turn radius???? Really?

 

Yes, only reason being is that the tires rub on somewhat tight turns or trying to back up in a tight area (like my apt parking lot). Full turning radius is still present just an annoying clack clack clack. I had the front of the wheel liner trimmed but can't do anything to the rear since that's where the liner is fastened to the body. Any suggestions?

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Tighter turn radius???? Really?

 

Yes, only reason being is that the tires rub on somewhat tight turns or trying to back up in a tight area (like my apt parking lot). Full turning radius is still present just an annoying clack clack clack. I had the front of the wheel liner trimmed but can't do anything to the rear since that's where the liner is fastened to the body. Any suggestions?

 

I struck the corner of the rear fender with a hammer and bent it back a little with mine. Some cut metal but the hammer strikes worked for me.

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