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Old Apr 14, 2012 | 02:06 PM
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Well since I've decided to keep my truck. I've made the decision to go bigger. I'm throwing a 3" body lift on and running 37's or maybe 38's. Anybody who has this set up post pictures and does it ride rough? I know it won't ride great but I was riding in my buddy's 02 f250 on 38's last night and I got beat to hell. Is that just expected going this tall?
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Old Apr 17, 2012 | 01:07 AM
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I wouldnt do it simply because I would never put a body lift on my truck but I think it will ride mostly like it does now. Maybe a little more vibrations. Dhgfx4 or however his name is has that setup. He's in the totm right now. Has 6in plus body lift on 38 mud grapps. You will def need to regear though with the larger tires or its gonna be way more sluggish
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Old Apr 17, 2012 | 01:10 AM
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I would think with more sidewall it would ride smoother...
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Old Apr 17, 2012 | 01:22 AM
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Yup. 38s here. If you have worn out suspension parts.. you definitely feel it when you put 38s on. Also, besides regearing (4.56s will put you closest to "stock") i highly reccomend a steering stabalizer. Also kiss good bye to smooth interstate rides. Around 75-85 my truck has a pretty bad shake im in the middle of trying to fix. Ive come to the conclusion its NEVER going to be as smooth as the 35s were. But i took some air out and it smoothed out a little bit, just gotta keep messing with it i guess. (32lbs front, 30lbs rear). Around town its fine. Definitely panty dropper status lol. Went to va beach yesterday and got tons of compliments.


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