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Old 07-13-2010, 09:24 AM
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Old 07-13-2010, 09:25 AM
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WHOA, that was a copy and paste, sorry for the crazy stuff at the beginning of that message
 
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Old 07-13-2010, 10:04 AM
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Not sure if I will settle at all. I'm sure there will be some, but doubt it will be like stock. The stock springs are very light duty in comparison...

I'm ordering brake lines - although I'm not positive I will need them - it's not a bad idea. I'll have to get under the truck during some flexing to see what it looks like.

I'll see if I can't find a place to stretch it out a little today. Weather sucks, but I'll try!
 
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Old 07-13-2010, 04:37 PM
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I feel at ease knowing i have OME but im sure Terrafirma will do just fine! Did you install the lift yourself or have someone do it?
 
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Old 07-14-2010, 09:34 AM
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Originally Posted by skatelove303
I feel at ease knowing i have OME but im sure Terrafirma will do just fine! Did you install the lift yourself or have someone do it?
Installed myself - pretty easy.

Sorry for the lack of pics thus far... we got a monsoon last night. Drove it today though, so keep an eye out.

One more thing.... I got a lead on a brand new set of 33X10.50/16 swampers. I already have 265/75/16's on the way but the price of the boggers is almost too low to pass. I'm seriously considering grabbing them and giving them a shot - despite knowing the cuts I'll have to make. Anyone running them on a DI with stock wheels and a 2.5" lift?
 
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Old 07-14-2010, 11:22 AM
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Im running 33-12.50 on my factory steel wheels. But i have 4" of lift and cut out fender flares. I think your gonna have some rubbing with 33-10.50 on a 2.5" lift
 
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Old 07-14-2010, 11:38 AM
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Originally Posted by Long Haul
Im running 33-12.50 on my factory steel wheels. But i have 4" of lift and cut out fender flares. I think your gonna have some rubbing with 33-10.50 on a 2.5" lift
I'm ok with cutting. More concerned with the wheel offset and that aggressive tire.. do you have pics up by chance? Thanks for the input!
 
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Old 07-14-2010, 02:09 PM
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Im running stock steels flipped inside out on these pics
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Hope that helps!
 
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Old 07-15-2010, 05:33 AM
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That is one mean lookin rig! Thanks a ton for the pics. I can only imagine how fun that mud was!

I unfortunately couldn't get pics as promised... dad had some 'son, remember you owe me money' work for me to do yesterday. Never got the chance. Soon!
 
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Old 07-15-2010, 06:29 AM
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I think youll be fine running a 33-10.50 with a 2.5" if you dont mind cutting a little bit. I only had problem rubbing in the rear quater behind the door under full articulation and front radius arms at full turn. You might need some wheel spacers to keep the front from rubbing the radius arms. That extra 2" is what really caused me problems with rubbing. If your interested ill probably be selling my spacers or you can go cheap like me and invert your wheels its just a PITA to mount and put air in.
 


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