Pic's of the new lift and rims...........

[ar_audio]

Whats up everyone I finally got pic of the lift i just got installed along with new rims and tires. Overall it was a straight forward set up. Fabtech 3.5" spindles, 2" daystar coil spacers, 3" block in the rear, with rancho rs5000 shocks. Advanced 4x4 did the install (great bunch of guys). For the rims and tires i went with a set of Gear Alloy Recoils 18x10 with a set of Toyo M/T 33/12.5/18's. I feel it gives it an overall better stance and great look. The only rubbing was alittle on the front bumper and the windshield washer fuild tank and the rear of the fender well. Nothing a hammer cant fix. Other than that i love it. Big thanks to Adam and the gang and i will be back soon for more stuff.


Here are some pics of before and after. Enjoy...

Before:
http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g31/snowman_audio/new%20truck/CIMG0757.jpg
http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g31/snowman_audio/new%20truck/CIMG0912.jpg


After:
http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g31/snowman_audio/new%20truck/CIMG0946.jpg
http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g31/snowman_audio/new%20truck/CIMG0948.jpg
http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g31/snowman_audio/new%20truck/CIMG0949.jpg
http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g31/snowman_audio/new%20truck/CIMG0947.jpg
http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g31/snowman_audio/new%20truck/CIMG0951.jpg
http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g31/snowman_audio/new%20truck/CIMG0954.jpg
http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g31/snowman_audio/new%20truck/CIMG0950.jpg

And here are some of the other stuff i installed in the past month or so:

HID's:
http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g31/snowman_audio/new%20truck/CIMG0807.jpg
http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g31/snowman_audio/new%20truck/CIMG0797.jpg
http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g31/snowman_audio/new%20truck/CIMG0811.jpg

Navi:
http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g31/snowman_audio/new%20truck/CIMG0761.jpg

[cha0tic]

better watch out with those nutz... you'll get a ticket sooner or later. truck looks good.. personally i would've put 15/16's on with 35's ;)

[.Seth.]

^they arent illegal yet lol

but it does look good.

[GAP!]

very nice...

[ar_audio]

better watch out with those nutz... you'll get a ticket sooner or later. truck looks good.. personally i would've put 15/16's on with 35's ;)

35's would be a hell of a lot of cutting. The 33" there was some cutting.

[ar_audio]

^they arent illegal yet lol

but it does look good.

Does anyone know when it does go into effect? It doesn't really bother me, just another reason for a cop to pull me over. At least this ticket will be cheaper than others. LOL

[snookcatchers2]

nice truck just take those fogs off

[88RedRex]

if you get a ticket it puts points on your license, btw very nice truck

[ar_audio]

if you get a ticket it puts points on your license, btw very nice truck

It is a non moving violation. So it is just a fine. Just like having neaon light under your car.

[nismokid]

Man this truck looks pretty good for a chevy. Its nick by the way, I helped adam with the install. Oh and its xtreme 4x4 btw lol Anywas, very nice. Hope you enjoy it!

[88RedRex]

and it also puts points on your license i have 10-15 TPD come to my shop and they all have told me that they put points on your record, it was also in a newspaper article, 97blackcivic can also vouch for this

On another note, where did you get your H.I.D.s from i want to get a set for the headlights and fogs in my truck

[ar_audio]

and it also puts points on your license i have 10-15 TPD come to my shop and they all have told me that they put points on your record, it was also in a newspaper article, 97blackcivic can also vouch for this

On another note, where did you get your H.I.D.s from i want to get a set for the headlights and fogs in my truck


I got them from the group buy at 813motoring, look under vendors on TR and you will see there forum for there shop. They are having group buy deals $100 a set. All different colors. Hit them up they still have a few spots left. I am ordering a few more set for my other vehicles. ;)

[ar_audio]

Man this truck looks pretty good for a chevy. Its nick by the way, I helped adam with the install. Oh and its xtreme 4x4 btw lol Anywas, very nice. Hope you enjoy it!

What's up nick. LOL i knew it was something like that. And yeah it did come out ok for a chevy i guess. LOL

[ar_audio]

I have a friend that is selling his 6" fabtech lift. He said he is will to part it out. I was wondering if i could just buy the upper A-arm's and springs to make it a full six inch lift? I already have the fabtehc spindle. is the spindle lift and the spindles used in the 6" lift the same? Any info on this would be great. Also can i keep my Daystar 2" coil spacer with the new spring and upper A-arm? Thanks.

[ar_audio]

LOL i just got banned from fullsizechevy for post whoring. I posted this thread and responded to two different people. I guess 3 is to much for there servers to handle. LOL


They are ass hats over there. I guess thats what i get for buying a chevy. LOL

[MonteCarlo31]

needs fender flares. I cleared 33"s without cranking, My only complaint is that the GM brakes suck with heavy tires compaired to my old F-150 but I'm probably about 500 to 600 lbs heaver w/ 4wd and tool box w/ tools and stuff.

[ar_audio]

needs fender flares. I cleared 33"s without cranking, My only complaint is that the GM brakes suck with heavy tires compaired to my old F-150 but I'm probably about 500 to 600 lbs heaver w/ 4wd and tool box w/ tools and stuff.

I am still up in the air about what kind of flares i want. Also it has coils not torsion keys so i had to do a lift to get it to fit.

[nismokid]

I am still up in the air about what kind of flares i want. Also it has coils not torsion keys so i had to do a lift to get it to fit.

Haha yea you were just so lucky enough to get the truck that has coils not torsion bars lol

[ar_audio]

Haha yea you were just so lucky enough to get the truck that has coils not torsion bars lol

LOL telling me. That wasn't something i was looking for when i bought my truck. You live and you lean.

[IwinUlose]

Ryan, Its looks killer, an the spindles for the 2wd fabtech systems are completely different. The 2wd drive kit is 7.5"

[ar_audio]

Ryan, Its looks killer, an the spindles for the 2wd fabtech systems are completely different. The 2wd drive kit is 7.5"


Thas sucks, looks like i will be changing everything then. LOL It might be a while though.

[IwinUlose]

Its all good tho. I personally love the look. Trying to get a customer who came in the same setup on his crew cab sierra.

Ryan So when are we gonna get you some better MPG?

So does it fit in the garage?

[ar_audio]

Its all good tho. I personally love the look. Trying to get a customer who came in the same setup on his crew cab sierra.

Ryan So when are we gonna get you some better MPG?

So does it fit in the garage?



LOL i'm working on it, i'm working on it. Money just comes and goes when it is around me. Right now is is gone. LOL.


And yes it fits in the garage by at least 5" or so. So we are good there.



You guys going to be around tomorrow? I might swing by...

[IwinUlose]

Yep we're here.

[ar_audio]

Yep we're here.

My bad i didn't make it by today. I have been trying to fix that windshiled fiuld tank and i had to remove my battery and other things. What time are you guys going to be there on sunday? 3pm right?

[IwinUlose]

not really sure if we'll be there sunday because memorial day.

[MonteCarlo31]

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k297/montecarlo31/IMG_0009.jpg
http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k297/montecarlo31/IMG_0008.jpg
http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k297/montecarlo31/PB010020.jpg

here is my truck w/ the old 33"s. Stock, no crank, no trimming. Got 33.5"s on there now and have no rub that I can see. Truck is 4wd.

[ar_audio]

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k297/montecarlo31/IMG_0009.jpg
http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k297/montecarlo31/IMG_0008.jpg
http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k297/montecarlo31/PB010020.jpg

here is my truck w/ the old 33"s. Stock, no crank, no trimming. Got 33.5"s on there now and have no rub that I can see. Truck is 4wd.



Looks good, i think mine rub becuase of the width of the tire. i am running 33/12.5/18's so they hit when at full lock.


Didn't know if you are interested or not, i have the same exact rims with the stock tire for sale. If you wanted a backup set or know somebody who wants them. I will cut u a good price. Let me know.

[MonteCarlo31]

na... you should be able to sell them for 200 or so. I'll never go back to a p metric tire on a full size, I'm not sure why GM does that to be honist, maybe ride or ???. Put them up on craigslist, there are always people looking for a cheap set. I just put some 295/70R17 Nitto Terra Grapplers on for 450 installed. No one in town could touch that for new non blem tires.

[IwinUlose]

montecarlo your also using stock wheels. I makes a huge difference believe it or not. Ryan has a 18x10 with like 4.25" of bs where the stock is close to 5" on a 8" wheel. An by the lookm of your truck it looks to have been cranked. We use to do it all the time at the dealer. It sits to level for it not to have been cranked.

[MonteCarlo31]

sits the way it rolled off the truck there boss. They are 17x7.5 but the tire is wider. I honistly don't think a 18 x10 w/ 33s would rub either since these are a bit taller then 33s.

[ar_audio]

sits the way it rolled off the truck there boss. They are 17x7.5 but the tire is wider. I honistly don't think a 18 x10 w/ 33s would rub either since these are a bit taller then 33s.



Well don't know what to tell you. I have 18x10x33's and they rub. I can show you first hand if you still don't believe me. But they do rub.

[IwinUlose]

But its a wesome looking truck IMHO.

[TBSpyder]

Not bad...looks better than before. IMO, still needs more lift though.

[ar_audio]

Not bad...looks better than before. IMO, still needs more lift though.

LOL, yes i know. But i still have to fit into a garage at work and at home so it can't go up to much higher. I could go up about another 3' if i wanted to push it. But that is about it.

[ar_audio]

But its a wesome looking truck IMHO.



I would second that. hey if i can stay away friday i will be down there in the morning.

[MonteCarlo31]

Damn, I can't can't believe you can make in in your garage w/ that lift. Whats the opening height? My truck is too long to really park in my garage (it fit's but you can't walk around it).

[IwinUlose]

I think he said 7' was the max. You could go another 2" inches which would put you at a fabtech 7.5" kit but you wouldn't be able to clear a 7' door with 35"s

[ar_audio]

Damn, I can't can't believe you can make in in your garage w/ that lift. Whats the opening height? My truck is too long to really park in my garage (it fit's but you can't walk around it).



My garage is 7" tall but it has an extra 8 feet over a normal garage in lenght. It was the way the house was built. I have a work bench and a friedge behind my truck and still have room to walk around it.

[ar_audio]

I think he said 7' was the max. You could go another 2" inches which would put you at a fabtech 7.5" kit but you wouldn't be able to clear a 7' door with 35"s


Yeah that would be pushing it. And for just a few inch's it is not worth paying over a 1500 gain. So i think i will stick with what i have for now. Unless i find a good deal. LOL I can never say never. LOL

[MonteCarlo31]

It's probably a good idea to stay where your are too as 1/2 ton GM trucks really don't like big tires (33s or more). What gears are you running? I can tell you my truck w/ 3.42s is a pig un tuned. Let me know if you want a hand tuning.

[ar_audio]

Hey Adam, you would not believe what happened. I won a free programmer from bullydog. I entered there monthly giveaway and won!!!!!!!!!! Now i can save up for that intake. One less thing on the list. !!!!!!!!!!!!!

[IwinUlose]

Nice. Bring it by the shop so i can update it for you....

[ar_audio]

Cool will do. So went we going to play in the dirt. ;-)

[IwinUlose]

prolly this weekend i'll call ya. i've got your number saved in my phone....

[ar_audio]

prolly this weekend i'll call ya. i've got your number saved in my phone....

Sweet let me know. I might go to the Storm game saturday starts at 7pm, but i am free the rest of the weekend.

[bigfla74]

man what a nice looking truck rep.

[ar_audio]

man what a nice looking truck rep.

Thanks bro.