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Old Aug 14, 2011 | 11:56 PM
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Okay so first off I'm only 17 and don't have a ton of money to spend on my truck (dad wants me to learn a value of a dollar or something so he won't spend any, lol.). So anyways I have $2,000 saved up right now and my truck is lowered with 20" rims, but I've been considering lifting it 6" and i've got a few questions before I do it.

1. I'm looking into a Springtech lift since they're alot cheaper than other well known brands so is anyone on here running that lift? Is it a decent lift?

2. I'm wanting to put 33's instead of 35's since my truck is just a 2WD V6, would that look stupid? I was considering Nitto Mud Grapplers or BF Goodrich All Terrains.

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Old Aug 19, 2011 | 08:46 PM
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ive hear bad things about the springtech brand
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Old Aug 19, 2011 | 08:48 PM
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The nitto mud graplers would be a good choice I think they look a little beefier too. As for the lift never herd of it..
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Old Aug 19, 2011 | 08:51 PM
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Originally Posted by 97SlowWhite
ive hear bad things about the springtech brand
I read the same too on some other forums..I think i'm gonna end up going for a 7.5" Fabtech lift.
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Old Aug 19, 2011 | 10:28 PM
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thats quite a difference between mud graps and all terrains,

anything over a 3 or 4 inch lift would look stupid with 33s
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Old Aug 19, 2011 | 11:28 PM
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roughcountry and zone off road both my inexpensive lifts for these trucks
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Old Aug 19, 2011 | 11:30 PM
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Originally Posted by 2000MTZ
thats quite a difference between mud graps and all terrains,

anything over a 3 or 4 inch lift would look stupid with 33s
Yeah, if I do go with the 7.5" i'll get 35's..I just don't know what I want to do yet.
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Old Oct 3, 2011 | 03:03 PM
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How much lift does a stock '99 4x4 need to run some all terrain 35's? What is the most cost effective way to get the wheels tires and lift to accomplish this?
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Old Oct 3, 2011 | 03:47 PM
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Originally Posted by cftpaul
How much lift does a stock '99 4x4 need to run some all terrain 35's? What is the most cost effective way to get the wheels tires and lift to accomplish this?
you can actually just crank the torsion bars up to fit 35s with no extra lift, but i dont think it looks real good
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Old Oct 3, 2011 | 04:10 PM
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Originally Posted by KylesF150
Yeah, if I do go with the 7.5" i'll get 35's..I just don't know what I want to do yet.
With 35's your going to have to change your gears also.
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