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Ok. Im replacing balljoints, Bushings=all. Struts so might as well change to #85 springs should be around 3/4 lift. Flipping upper arms. Marks 2.5 lift. Z71 springs. BF Goodrich 255/75/R17 tires. New rims. Am i missing anything? Yes the wheel spacers. Z71 springs depends on if i need more lift after marks lift.
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you need wheel spacers to run a tire that size.
with Z71s + Mark's lift in the rear you need longer shocks(BDS, SkyJacker etc)
with Z71s + Mark's lift in the rear you need longer shocks(BDS, SkyJacker etc)
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Damn, beat me to it.
Spacers, shocks, and maybe the tie-rod end upgrade if you are replacing them anyway.
Spacers, shocks, and maybe the tie-rod end upgrade if you are replacing them anyway.
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If you are buying rims get them with the 4.5" backspace and you won't need the wheel spacers. Unless you want to go with the more universal 6x139 then try to keep a 6" backspace to help keep them tucked in.
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djthumper wrote:If you are buying rims get them with the 4.5" backspace and you won't need the wheel spacers. Unless you want to go with the more universal 6x139 then try to keep a 6" backspace to help keep them tucked in.
Going with this size rim so it would also fit my ss if i sale the old truck.
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chevycrew wrote:Damn, beat me to it.
Spacers, shocks, and maybe the tie-rod end upgrade if you are replacing them anyway.
Thanks. Not sure about the tie rod's yet, good idea.
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navigator wrote:you need wheel spacers to run a tire that size.
with Z71s + Mark's lift in the rear you need longer shocks(BDS, SkyJacker etc)
TY. Im getting marks spacers too. If im using the Z71 springs im getting BDF shocks #55619
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Wow. fast replys. Thanks for info.
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stormsurge wrote:might as well change springs 3/4 lift
What do you mean by "3/4 lift"?
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JamesDowning wrote:stormsurge wrote:might as well change springs 3/4 lift
What do you mean by "3/4 lift"?
Your original post was written as if you were talking... that doesn't always work on a written board. Be sure to think out your thoughts, and write them clearly. For instance, a post like yours would be great in the future by making use of the...
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#85 springs =3/4 of lift if i did everything right. Sorry thought i had that in there.
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3/4 inch? Use your units!
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wow if you would get 3/4" lift with 85s you must have some very light springs now.
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JamesDowning wrote:Learn your tool...
JamesDowning wrote:Use your units!
What with you these days?
I own too many vehicles now. Let's leave it at that.
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If my code was right it was CC. So i have the #81's on it. eather way i want it a litte stiffer when im on the breaks. If i get a little lift too, cool. If not no matter, im lifting anyway. thanks for asking.
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fishsticks wrote:JamesDowning wrote:Learn your tool...JamesDowning wrote:Use your units!
What with you these days?
stormsurge wrote:If my code was right it was CC. So i have the #80's on it. eather way i want it a litte stiffer when im on the breaks. If i get a little lift too, cool. If not no matter, im lifting anyway. thanks for asking.
Hm, 80s seem very rare, and I wouldn't expect it on a 4WD vehicle. See if your springs still have the tags on them.
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Just checked the chart again. it was 81's. No tags or color on them. Im gana skip the springs for now and see what i end up with for lift and ride. looking at this im thinking about getting together with some guys i know and changing or making some new stuff= A frame, strut bottom mount. Got a few ideas but alot of peaple to talk to. ill what till spring time for that. Ill know more with a better look wile im lifting it. This is a great form, lots of info.
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After checking prices this is what i can do for now. Marks 2.5 lift + spacers. New balljoints, upper and lower from proforged. New struts bilstein. New tires {fierce attitude] 265/70/17's and rims. $2415.00.
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stormsurge wrote:After checking prices this is what i can do for now. Marks 2.5 lift + spacers. New balljoints, upper and lower from proforged. New struts bilstein. New tires {fierce attitude] 265/70/17's and rims. $2415.00.
Please tell me the rims aren't blingy...........
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NC_IslandRunner wrote:stormsurge wrote:After checking prices this is what i can do for now. Marks 2.5 lift + spacers. New balljoints, upper and lower from proforged. New struts bilstein. New tires {fierce attitude] 265/70/17's and rims. $2415.00.
Please tell me the rims aren't blingy...........
More like what rims are you going with?
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SCC performance style 621. Nouthing great but better than stock look.
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