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2112 04-25-2007 12:10 AM


Originally Posted by Jakester (Post 2104999)
Using performance upgrades to make up for the oversize tires and their weight is just destroying your transmission, especialy towing. You need atleast 4.56 gears for 38's. I know because i have had them before. Dont learn the hard way. You have a 50,000 truck why cut corners.

Totally concur. I have 36's on an 06 and use 4:56 gears. It is the single best mod I did. 6.0 like more RPM.

Are those TOYOs E or D rated?

Put another inch of block in the rear to get rid of the 'Nose high" look.
IMHO.

2112 04-25-2007 12:13 AM

And it is a sweet rig BTW:D

jryan26 04-25-2007 08:59 AM


Originally Posted by carter31 (Post 2105006)
At least my boat will run before vision 2020 project.:eek:


Will it? Mine would too if you would get off your azz and come take off these gimbals..

carter38 04-25-2007 12:38 PM


Originally Posted by buck183 (Post 2105162)
Looks good Carter. I was going to tell you to bring it by and let me bling it up for you but it looks like you already have everything. ;)

Job well done...

Buck

Thanks man! I bought it on saturday and started into on monday. Still doing more. Doing one piece driveline , traction bars, and air bags tommorow. Will probably put some GEARS in it soon too. What do you think about those amp steps?

TeamSaris 04-25-2007 02:24 PM


Originally Posted by jryan26 (Post 2104270)
Looks good...It will look even better in the rearview of my duramax!! :eek: :D

:evilb: :evilb: How True!:drink:

carter38 04-25-2007 03:58 PM


Originally Posted by 2112 (Post 2105225)
Totally concur. I have 36's on an 06 and use 4:56 gears. It is the single best mod I did. 6.0 like more RPM.

Are those TOYOs E or D rated?

Put another inch of block in the rear to get rid of the 'Nose high" look.
IMHO.

I know it looks nose high but if you measure it its not inch higher in the back. I'm not for the nose high look myself either I'm going to give it bit and see how it settles plus air bags are going on tomorrow.

carter38 04-25-2007 04:02 PM


Originally Posted by Jakester (Post 2105094)
What ever works for you. I was just passing on some info ive learned over the years from driving superduties.

Current ride, 06 leveled on 35's
http://fordtruckworld.tenmagazines.c...ter/734480.jpg

old 03, 12 inch on 38's
http://fordtruckworld.tenmagazines.c...ter/630206.jpg

old 01, same setup as 03
http://fordtruckworld.tenmagazines.c...ter/615281.jpg

Sold the lift off of the 03, got tired of it, heres a burnout
http://video.thedieselgarage.com/cat...4a016c5160.htm


If you have a question just shoot!

Your trucks look great! This is the 4th one for me to build also. I will probably do gears soon.

buck183 04-25-2007 09:34 PM


Originally Posted by carter31 (Post 2105709)
Thanks man! I bought it on saturday and started into on monday. Still doing more. Doing one piece driveline , traction bars, and air bags tommorow. Will probably put some GEARS in it soon too. What do you think about those amp steps?


Amp steps rock. Money well spent IMO.

One thing people have to remember when looking at these lifted trucks. They usually appear higher in the front when the kits are installed. Not uncommon. If one puts a level on the top of the bed on level ground you will more often than not find that the truck isn't sitting higher. It just looks that way because the front fenders wells are cut out higher than the rears. I deal with this on EVERY truck we lift. Customer comments about not liking it, I get the level out, problem solved.

Buck

2112 04-25-2007 11:41 PM

Level or not, They look better with a little rake to them.:D:D

Toyos E rated??

Canada Jeff 04-26-2007 05:54 AM

[QUOTE=2112;2106443]Level or not, They look better with a little rake to them.:D:DQUOTE]


I agree. Air bags too!! That thing is going to ride like a brick!!!


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