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Old 05-07-2014, 10:53 PM   #1
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Finally......Suspension and NEW WHEELS!!

I had a TON of help from everyone on the board through advice and parts. I installed new upper ball joints, front 3" lowering springs, front end, 2" lowering blocks and adjustable trac bar. Wheels are American Racing Daytona and I saw these on another board members vehicle and really liked them. What do you guys think??
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Old 05-07-2014, 11:05 PM   #2
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Cool Re: Finally......Suspension and NEW WHEELS!!

looks great! i like it. a lot.
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Old 05-07-2014, 11:12 PM   #3
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Re: Finally......Suspension and NEW WHEELS!!

Great job, looks good.
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Old 05-07-2014, 11:15 PM   #4
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Re: Finally......Suspension and NEW WHEELS!!

Thanks guys, I am the typical half day job takes like 2 months.
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Old 05-08-2014, 12:25 AM   #5
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Re: Finally......Suspension and NEW WHEELS!!

Awesome wheels, can't say I've seen them before. Looks great
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Old 05-08-2014, 12:44 AM   #6
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Re: Finally......Suspension and NEW WHEELS!!

Nice job looks awesome
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Old 05-08-2014, 08:51 AM   #7
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Beautiful!!
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Old 05-08-2014, 08:55 AM   #8
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Looks great!!
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Old 05-08-2014, 08:58 AM   #9
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Truck looks good! I will ask the typical question, what size backspacing are they?
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Old 05-08-2014, 09:06 AM   #10
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What are you doing with the old wheels?
I could drive up from Kingwood for the right deal??
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Old 05-08-2014, 09:10 AM   #11
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Re: Finally......Suspension and NEW WHEELS!!

Your truck looks great! Nice work.
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Old 05-08-2014, 09:23 AM   #12
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Looks really nice! As for the 2 day job in 2 months, you are not alone!
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Old 05-08-2014, 09:25 AM   #13
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Re: Finally......Suspension and NEW WHEELS!!

looking good
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Old 05-08-2014, 09:38 AM   #14
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Re: Finally......Suspension and NEW WHEELS!!

Thanks for all the comments guys!
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Old 05-08-2014, 10:51 AM   #15
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Looks really good.
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Old 05-08-2014, 12:01 PM   #16
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Did it have lowering springs in the back already? If so what were they prior to the blocks. Awesome looking truck, perfect ride height!
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Old 05-08-2014, 12:07 PM   #17
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Re: Finally......Suspension and NEW WHEELS!!

When I got it the PO cut the front springs and put CPP lowering springs in the rear (5" I think). The front was alway unlevel and the rear was too high, which bugged the crap out of me. After putting in the new 3" lowering springs up front and the 2" blocks, it leveled out nicely. After getting advice from Hector (original-71) I did the blocks without c-notch and got the tire sizes where I wanted them. There is only about an inch clearance between the frame and rear end. It is tight but I am not going to be hauling anything so I figure it will be fine.
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Old 05-08-2014, 12:15 PM   #18
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Re: Finally......Suspension and NEW WHEELS!!

Were the previous wheels 17" rallies?
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Old 05-08-2014, 12:20 PM   #19
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Re: Finally......Suspension and NEW WHEELS!!

Yes sir - 17" Wheel Vintiques. I literally just bought new tires for it like 6 months ago and they might have 50 miles on them. I really liked the look of them, but I saw the AM and fell in love.
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Old 05-08-2014, 12:23 PM   #20
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Your truck looks great with both sets
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Old 05-08-2014, 12:37 PM   #21
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Re: Finally......Suspension and NEW WHEELS!!

came out very nice. did you trim your rear bump stops ?
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Old 05-08-2014, 01:02 PM   #22
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Re: Finally......Suspension and NEW WHEELS!!

I think they look great on your truck, and like the gray wheels against the red.
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Old 05-08-2014, 01:24 PM   #23
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Re: Finally......Suspension and NEW WHEELS!!

Thanks guys! I haven't trimmed the bump stops yet. I also have to tighten up the front suspension and finish installing the rear trac bar to get it center. I was just Joe Joe to see what it looked like all together. Now I have to pull it all apart to finish.
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Old 05-08-2014, 10:10 PM   #24
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Wheels look great on there. Nice truck!!
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Re: Finally......Suspension and NEW WHEELS!!

Looking good! Good call on the Daytona's. One of my favorite styles.
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