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Old 04-11-2009, 08:16 PM
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HEy guys, newbie.
I just installed a 2.5 rough country lift on my truck. its made for a ram or 2 wheel drive Dak but i dont care what they say. I have an 08 4x4. the clearance between my upper ball joint and the spring is about 1/8 in but it doesnt touch. hope you like
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[IMG]file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/Jamie/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/moz-screenshot.jpg[/IMG]http://i566.photobucket.com/albums/ss101/dagroot1010/P3270743.jpg
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Old 04-11-2009, 08:21 PM
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Wow the 2.5" looks like a huge difference. Very nice looking for sure.
 
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Old 04-11-2009, 08:45 PM
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I have 18's on it, not sure what tire to go with yet. i think an overall diameter of about 32in will fit good. gotta save some loot to get the tires on acount of the fact there like 250$ a pop.
 
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Wow, that thing looks high, how tall are your tires?

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I just have the 265-60-18's that came stock on it.
 
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Sweet, I like it. Going for a knobby mud tire I take it?
 
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It's very nice...Good pics...
 
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I think i will put bfg a terrains on it.
hey ericemery, you're rear stripe, is that a stick on decal or is that painted
I am also looking at doing a custom bent prerunner style bumper, if anybody has any pics or knows of any good links i would appreciate it
 


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