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Discussion in 'Under Construction' started by 97madness, Mar 5, 2011.

  1. 01f1502wd

    01f1502wd going up? yes i am.

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    maybe if I finish my homework ill see if I can pro-e that bumper up. will just need some measurements off my truck.
     
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    TxFx04 FFS Frequent Traveler

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    No 04+ :( saw pretty much my exact truck but black the other day with a simple bumper like yz had on his last truck. I want.
     
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    Starts at $580
     
  4. Pity7700

    Pity7700 oh umm...uhh?

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    this truck is tits man
     
  5. 97madness

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    That bumper was the chop i did a few posts up
     
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    Soo with taxes, and a nice quarterly coming from work this quarter, and what i've been able to set aside since i paid the rab off, i'm planning a lift this spring. I've shopped around already, have a few ideas, and really good price quotes on wheel and tire combos.

    I'm looking at a 5" Rough Country to start with, and 35's. Now, here's the hard part.

    1) I found they make 18x12 Fuel Hostages, everyone has Hostages though. And I am still concerned i will have fitment issues with the width, as I do not want to go over the 5" of lift. I'm short, and anything more is not practical for me.

    2) Fuel Maverick's, Chrome face, black lip in a 20x10 -24mm. These, are much more pricey, Almost $150 more a wheel pricey. I can also get these in a 20x12 if i still want the super wide stance.

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    I've mentioned the clearance concern with the width, So maybe 12 wides are not for me? I know they wear more on the hubs and other parts. Plus trying to keep a 15 year old truck looking good, they are going to kick some stuff up on the sides for sure. So if i happen to go with the more pricey Mavericks, I may do a body lift. To me, both look pretty similar especially since I have steps, that wont be coming off. Plus the Mavericks keep me away from blacking the truck out the rest of the way. I am starting to feel the blacking out is childish, I see it everywhere.

    I may be over thinking this, but with this all costing the money its going too, I want to do it right, and not think about changing again in a year or two.
     
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    20x12...
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    . I think the 20x10 would work better, I hate seeing the tires narrower than the rim... Why no 20x9.5 or 8" ?
     
  8. 97madness

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    I like the wider look. I would keep what I have now if i stayed 9" wide, or in that area. Also forgot to add, if i end up doing a body lift, the frame will probably be painted silver.
     
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    Whaaa?? No sir. 6" zone!
     
  10. 97madness

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    I dont need a full 6" lift for 2" more of tire...
     

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