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Old 05-12-2010, 10:00 AM
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Well got the 20s mounted up and I like them alot (especially for getting them with tires for $400!). been raining for the last week so the truck is a mess
I am leaning more towards 2.5" leveling kit and 33s but I threw the tires in the back to add some weight and see what it would look like with the back dropped some

tires in the back to give it lowering shackle feel



jack under the front to give it a leveled feel


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Looks good! I like the slightly lower look more, gets rid of the big gap between the tire and fender. I like the creativity with the tires in the back and the jack too
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LIFT IT! So many are lowered. DO IT!

I like the wheels! And just go with some 33" tires and it would look sweet.
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lift!
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Well if you want to know what it will look like lowered, check mine out lol
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I like it! The rims have a satin look to them.

Here is my theory on lift or lower......
2wd: Lower
4wd: Lift
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Originally Posted by Sc00by
Here is my theory on lift or lower......
2wd: Lower
4wd: Lift
Yep.

Also, bigger tires are going to kill your gas mileage, something to consider if it's your DD. (the Bronco in my sig went from 12 to 8 mpg with 35's)
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If you lower it, you get better gas mileage.
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I don't know about the lowering thing to get better MPG but if you keep a smaller tire on it, that would help keep the MPG up. BUT it is a truck and you don't buy a truck for gas millage.

It is a 4WD truck. It's only gas and money more will be made of both tomorrow.
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well it really wouldn't be a lift.. just a 2.5" leveling kit, and if I do it I only plan to run a 275/60/20 which is a stock Dodge Ram tire I believe... basically 1" taller than the tires on there now


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