Project 2WD Texas Edition (my version)

[jwhelan65]

I never really undestood the whole Texas Edition thing, just seems like a slightly dressed up 1500 with nice wheels. So I decided to create my own version of one so here we go......

 

My stock 08

 

[jwhelan65]

Went with Bilstien 5100's on all 4 corners, adjusted the fronts to give it a 1.25" lift but still leaving a slight rake.

 

 

[jwhelan65]

Upgraded the brakes with a set of Power Slot rotors and Hawk ceramic pads

 

[jwhelan65]

Here it is with the Billy 5100's installed with a 1.25" lift adjustment. Not a huge difference but it tames the sloping stock rake. New wheels and tires should add to the overall stance.

 

[jwhelan65]

Next up some black wheels and new rubber, thinking on these.....

 

[cobrajet84]

i like those wheels in black. Could just have your powder coated.

[jwhelan65]

The problem is matching the plastic center caps...

[Justin Lane]

take them to a custom paint shop. they can paint it perfect for you i bet. a lot cheap then buying new ones

[Battou62]

Very nice. How do you adjust the new shocks for the 1.25" lift? I might have to try that.

[gmtech4]

Very nice. How do you adjust the new shocks for the 1.25" lift? I might have to try that.

 

 

if you look close ,there are 4 rings on the front shocks ,that is the location of the spring seat and adjusts the height ,,these lift to a max of 1.75 "

[jwhelan65]

Here is a better look at the front 1.25" lift from the 5100's.

 

 

[jwhelan65]

Full pic..

 

[Daryl LBZ]

Looks good! I have a regular ¹¼ leveling kit ready to go on mine.

[jwhelan65]

The new 5100's are a huge improvement over the tired stockers that had 98k on them. Much smoother and stable ride.

[jwhelan65]

take them to a custom paint shop. they can paint it perfect for you i bet. a lot cheap then buying new ones

 

 

Powder Coating is 350.00, than I have the down time with no wheels on my truck and than remounting the tires back and fouth and so on. I have a buyer on my stock silver ones for $800, The new set is $985 I figure all total it costs me less than $200 to do the swap with zero down time other than tire installation. Thats my thought process anyway..