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Old 10-25-2006, 05:44 PM
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Thanx for the info. By the way, your truck looks great. Nice rims! Size and make?
 
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Old 10-25-2006, 05:55 PM
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I just made a new thread, the wheels info is in it.
 
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Old 10-26-2006, 12:11 AM
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this is why i lowered the back instead of lifting the frt. easier. if the truck is 4 whel then the price is about right if 2 wheel cut price in half. i went to sears automotive and got a 4 tire balance and rotation for and alignment for 80.00
 
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Old 10-26-2006, 02:19 AM
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ok, let me get this straight,- 100 bucks for the kit, we'll say 100 bucks for the alignment just for arguments sake, 200 bucks for the install! You've got to be crazy.
 
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Old 10-26-2006, 08:59 PM
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Can someone explain to me why they would want to level there truck? Im not being sarcastic, I really dont understand. Wouldnt you always want to rear to sit higher? It squats with a load in the bed anyway. And, over time, and much heavy loading, it could sag anyway, which I consider a problem. I want as much ground clearance as possible, I mean its a pick-up. I have a 4x2 with 265/75-16's and people love how my truck sits higher then alot of 4x4's. Whats the purpose of leveling? Doesnt it lower the rear??
 
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Old 10-26-2006, 10:02 PM
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There are two ways to level your truck, with a rear drop, or a front lift. I decided on the the latter and have a two inch lift on the fron of my truck.
 
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Old 10-26-2006, 11:15 PM
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Ok white 26 golf, you convinced me to try it myself, I ordered the kit from trailmaster today.
I will let you know how it goes, A friend here is going to help me , he is in the guard and we are going to see about using the facilities at fort stewart.
Thanks for all the advice.
 
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Old 10-27-2006, 01:14 AM
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I did mine in the garage one evening with the factory jack. Non OSHA approved method of course , but you can do it pretty easily by yourself. Only thing I needed was the spring compressor which I bought the cheapest one from Auto Zone. I went a few months and then had the front end aligned. I've got the $$$ for tires so I stopped by the forum here to pick up some ideas.

I see you are in Savannah captainredfish and I assume by your title you love chasing those wiley reds. I am just south of you in Brunswick. Here is a pretty crappy pic (cell phone) of my truck and boat. Shoot me an email if you need help.


 
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Old 10-27-2006, 01:32 AM
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The retirees get to use the craft shop here at FT Bliss, so I don't see why a Nasty Girl wouldn't be able to. Hey gatruck, You should check out the Yokohama Geolander AT+II I've read a lot of great reviews about them on www.tirerack.com.
 



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