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Old Nov 1, 2008 | 03:51 AM
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Well finally got some 33/12.5/15 tires!!!! Saw them on ebay they were listed as a new set of pro-comp A/T's retail they sell around $185.00 a tire so you figure about $740.00 for a set of 4.
I got them for $400 Drove down and picked them up and then mounted and balanced them myself. Then I had got a set of 4 eagle alloys for $120 couple months ago.

The problem I had was after I got them all on and checked for rubbing it rub on the lower valance bumper so like everyone else I just took that off. Then checked it again now it rubs on the back of the tire against the fender.
So I figure I guess I could try and crank my bars a little more, buy the 2" body lift, or like my buddy keeps buggin me about buy the $300 fender cutouts. Ill probley just buy the body lift.

Any who heres some pics with the new tires/rims, sry now 4x4 pics yet gas still a little $$$ and been busy makin the $$$, and a pic of the tire rubbin.

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Old Nov 1, 2008 | 01:06 PM
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Hell yea! Thats what I'm talking about. Its about time! JK! Im glad to see someone else with 33s. The body lift will help alot. And it realy easy to do. I had to cut the that little corner of the fender to keep it from rubing during articualtion angles.
 
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Old Nov 1, 2008 | 01:34 PM
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that looks good man! if you and crazy keep going i am going to have to get a 4wd dakota too, lol. looks like it is time to get the saw zall out.
 
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Old Nov 1, 2008 | 01:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Bad96_3.9
i am going to have to get a 4wd dakota too, lol. looks like it is time to get the saw zall out.
Its time to give in to peer presure bad96 everyone else has a 4wd dak

Ya I keep lookin at thinkin maybe I should just cut the little dang corner off but god I hate do that, but maybe my only option
 
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Old Nov 1, 2008 | 02:20 PM
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i would take the fender flares off if it not rusted and see if that helps and it will still look good but its up to you
 
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Old Nov 1, 2008 | 04:44 PM
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you could also try taking the flare off and cutting the fender then putting the flare back on and it may just pull the plastic back to where it looks ok, worth a shot, i just put mine back but on cant remember how it looked underneath the flare on the corner. and way to steal my line fox, lol. jk
 
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Old Nov 1, 2008 | 08:45 PM
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Looks really nice.



What's the deal with the Ford?
 
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Old Nov 1, 2008 | 09:18 PM
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Originally Posted by OneBadKota
What's the deal with the Ford?
Thats what I was thinking! But its vintage its okay.

Here is a pic of how much I had to cut. I cut it off a while back. At that time I didnt have the torsion key lift or cranked stock keys. I just had the 2in body lift. But now I am glad I did cut plenty of room so I dont have to worry about it on the trail. From far back its unnoticable. The mud flap kinda hides it.

So I say cut a little (a 1/4 of mine) and get the body lift and you should be okay. You got the lift keys right? So youll be safe.

 
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Old Nov 2, 2008 | 01:55 AM
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O that ford I swear its not my im holdin it for a friend!! lol that is true but there is 55 chevy truck that im sellin, thats my buddies 64 ford F250 with a 292 V8 5 speed 2wd we been restoring it for a little more than a year and a half. we have converted it from a 4-barrel carb to a to a Holley 600 cfm TBI conversion unit. We fired up last week freakin sweet loud rumble to it. heres a pic

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Well I started cutting into the fender but then just rubbed on the inside part of the fender.
So before I cut anymore im gonna get the body lift and see where that puts me.And yes i do have the lift keys, Damn crazy think got enough room in there to stuff some 40"s lol like this guy.
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Old Nov 2, 2008 | 03:24 PM
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I wasn't saying it like a bad thing. I'm interested in most any make and model. I'm curious. I like the older trucks.
 
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