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Old 02-27-2007, 09:16 PM   #1
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Should I?

My Dad has a 82 chevy Custom Deluxe 4x4. I like the Lifted look, and I was wondering if one of you guys have any pics of some. I was thinking of trading him my longbed that is a 84 Scotsdale 2wd. It needs a little work but would be well worth it. I would like to raise it HIGH! I will be having pics coming soon of all three trucks.
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Old 02-28-2007, 12:15 AM   #2
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Re: Should I?



heres a picture of a truck i found on the net and feel in love with

High enough for yea i think i said he had 40s on it id have to check

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Old 02-28-2007, 02:18 PM   #3
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Re: Should I?

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heres a picture of a truck i found on the net and feel in love with

High enough for yea i think i said he had 40s on it id have to check
Yeah! I like that!
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Old 02-28-2007, 10:43 AM   #4
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Re: Should I?

Not a fan of lifts, but that truck is done perfectly.
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Old 02-28-2007, 06:33 PM   #5
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Re: Should I?

I like the 6" lifts and 35" tires. Best ride/drive on a big tire that won't break the bank when buying tires or the lift. Also about as big as you want to go before breaking stuff.
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Old 02-28-2007, 07:03 PM   #6
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Re: Should I?

Found this thing online and love the tractor tires.
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Old 02-28-2007, 08:35 PM   #7
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Lifts are nice but what you gonna use it for?? Lifted trucks are nice but driving them every day can be a pain. I would say if you plan to drive it daily then a 6 inch all spring lift and 35's. Or even a 4 inch and 33's. but i think 6 inch and 35's would look the best. any bigger then that and you will have a money pit on your hands. Parts will wear faster because of added stress and Tires are not cheap!!! I am more a 2wd guy myself as far as show and street go. If i have somthing lifted i am wheeling it and beating on it hard!!

ave fun with whatever you decide and i think that a 6 inch with 35's would be perfect if you get the 4x4
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Old 02-28-2007, 09:55 PM   #8
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Re: Should I?

Lifted trucks are the best. I agree get it lifted and bigger tires. That would be cool if you traded your dad. Defiantly need some pictures.
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Old 03-01-2007, 11:39 AM   #9
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I personally have never been a fan of two wheelers, growing up in rural Iowa, so I am definitely more of a fan of the lifted trucks. I do have to agree that I wouldn't go any bigger than a 6" and 35's b/c it's not practical in any other situation other than mud trucks or rock climbers. If it is a daily driver stick with 4" and 33's, that is what I did w/ mine, and there is still enough usability. Plus, people get out of your way in city driving.

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Old 03-01-2007, 11:39 AM   #10
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By the way, I have been around a couple of tractor tire trucks like the one above, and they aren't as bad-a as you might think, and you can't license them to drive on the highway.

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Old 03-01-2007, 11:17 PM   #11
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yeah i like lifted to. but never had a problem with a two wheeler getting suck yet except that one time out in the feild.......... if he can wheel it trade it and build it.
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