Pics of RTE 2" lift with New Rubber!
#1
Pics of RTE 2" lift with New Rubber!
Well I installed my RTE 2" springs with terrafirma +2" shcoks, and got a set of 16" d2 wheels and painted them black and installed some 265/75/16 federal MTs! I can't be happier with this set-up. Just thought I would share some pics!
Before
after
Next to my girlfriends overland
Before
after
Next to my girlfriends overland
Last edited by sickws6; 01-17-2012 at 11:49 PM.
#6
I'm sure it won't last forever and I expect the finish to get scratched and stuff while wheeling but looks better than the stock wheel.
#7
Looks good. I did the same route about five years ago. I've tried Rustoleum rattle can with clear coat and then Caliper paintfinally VHT epoxy paint. The thing to consider is wear. I repaint my wheels every year to year and a half. The brake dust and elements break down the clear coat gloss. Caliper paint has the hardeners and ceramic to help against the dust. My favorite is the VHT paint. It comes in gloss, flat and satin black. I like the satin black which works great for the steel bumper and has that factory look... not too shiny or too dull... almost matte black. I got tired of touching up and having to paint and clear coat. It's all one process now with the epoxy paint. When it comes time for a repaint... I'd consider the VHT epoxy paint sold at Advanced Auto Parts stores. One other thing... have you considered painting the lug nuts black?
#9
The ride is great. Seriously rides better than stock IMO. The tires are really not even that loud at all I was expecting them to be a lot louder. I shopped around to assemble the kit got deals here and there the shocks and springs I figured out I spent about 530 all together but I got hooked up on the front springs from a guy who didn't need them bought the rear from rte and bought the shocks from AB. also got a killer deal on tires by doing a little trade.