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Radon

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Those 33's should look sweet.  How much was that husky box?  Ive been thinking its time for a new one.

 

 

 

 

 

couldnt tell you how much my parents spent on the box, but i know that they got it at tractor supply and that mine is a "low proile" model. it is perfect for golf clubs and a few tools.

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Thanks for posting pics. :cool: 3in lift hmm..I think I'm going to order mine soon, after seeing it. Looks good, did you install the liftkit yourself ? If so is it easy to install, I have installed suspension kits before but never on a truck mostly on imports.

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Yeah I put it on my self, but I was in a professoinal garage. The hardest part was taking off the original knuckles, a 8ft prybar and some not so gentle persuasion did the trick. On a side note: finding a place to do the alignment may be harder than you think, not every shop can align a lifted truck.

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Yeah I put it on my self, but I was in a professoinal garage. The hardest part was taking off the original knuckles, a 8ft prybar and some not so gentle persuasion did the trick. On a side note: finding a place to do the alignment  may be harder than you think, not every shop can align a lifted truck.

 

 

 

 

Thanks for the heads up, I think I know a few shops that can align lifted truck in my area.

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Radon

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it drove fine, like stock. but i did have to shave down the steering rod where it connects to the spindel. it wouldnt clear the wheel.

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Radon

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no sound clips, sorry. i will say however that i wish i had gone with a true dual setup though, not that there is a thing wrong with the flowmaster i have now.

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I went out and finally got those BFG's I've been wanting for a while. I settled on the 265's and not the 285's, I think I made the right choice for my truck. Like everyone else I love them. I also think I'm about done with this truck as far as mods go, I'll get back at it if I ever get a 4wd one. Anyway enjoy.

 

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