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Anyone had the issue of running out of time rod thread after a big drop? I'm using djm 3 inch arms and belltec struts dropped 2.5. I've stretched the lower control arm holes, and now my tie rods are too short to get the last bit of camber out of the wheels, as well as the tie rod hits the control arm at about 80% full turn. I've heard of shortening the toe rod sleeve but would like some insight. Thanks
I've sorted out all the performance mods, so I decided recently to start working on a few appearance mods, not including lowering, the latest rounds of appearance mods include the kmc slide wheels, blacked out trim in the head lights and tail lights, cal vu mirror installation and then today I spent all day claying and then polishing and sealing the paint. I also pulled off the dealer installed pin stripe and i'm trying to decide if I want to put any other type of striping on it, or leave it as is. Suggestions are welcome.
I like the cal vu mirrors except that they don't fold. They save about 8" in width compared to the old original mirrors (total width from mirror to mirror), so I can back the truck into the garage with out rolling down the window and folding up the driver's mirror. It won't be ideal when i'm towing the boat, but I think the improved aesthetics are worth it. I've been looking for a rear spoiler that attaches to the top of the tail gate, but haven't found anything suitable...j/k...sort of....
no, not a wing, just a spoiler lol
yes, the louvers are functional. I installed those shortly after the blower install.
I bought the hood louvers from an outfit called hoodlouvers.com but I don't see on their site the ones I bought. Mine were actually made to replace the stock louvers on a 07 gt500.
I have them installed in the hood between the radiator and the front of the engine. This area has no electronics or anything that would be affected by water dripping through during rainstorms or at the car wash. I've driven the truck all day long in the rain with the louvers and not encountered any difficulties, other than the underside hood liner getting wet, but it dries out easy enough. I'll take a couple of pics later and post them up.
Last edited by rojizostang; 05-18-2017 at 07:53 AM.
05-14-2017, 06:17 PM
2011 eco xlt 5.5/6 drop tie rod issue
