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Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build
That looks pretty
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Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build
Dayum, that thing is gonna sit low, now all you need is one of these on it...
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Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build
What width are your back rims if you are running 305 tires? I thought the 22" Coys were only offered in 9" width? By the way I have been following this whole thread and love the work you have done. Wish I could afford to do a Tahoe for the family.
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Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build
They are only available in 9" but the 305/40/22 works just fine with a little bulge (just right IMO):
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ok, i have to go back and read. time to go home. didn't know this was going on. should look at the build section more often. I am sure i will be reading and seeing good work. I knew about the 4th door and that was it.
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Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build
Yep a 305 on a 9" rim is about max for that rim but it is in spec and looks great. The tire is right at 11" out side and the rim is 10" out side so it is roughly a 1/2" bulge and Fry is right it just works. I did not want the Honda look were you can just see the lip of the rim from behind the car plus this way it is a built in wife Curb protector
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Um, Kevin...didn't you guys just have that little boy or is time flying by? He looks like he's about ready to begin fabricating. You better start working on his rig too.
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Mile stone tonight. Mounted 1 tire and wheel and ran through the suspension and all is good after a little trimming. First 2 are ride height and the rest are laid out. Last one is the start of the bag mounts.
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Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build
What is the mounted tire diameter? I was planning on running a 285/35R22 for 30" tire diameter, might be pursuaded to run the 305 if diameter works. Thanx
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Don't suppose you want to adopt a few more kids? I'm only 31.
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Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build
What is that? Do I see independent rear in there? I still got to go back and read.
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22 3/4" of rear rubber
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Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build
Im glad your buggy/cage building days have found a way into these trucks! its looks awesome! keep up the good work!
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This thread kept me up till 2am
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I hope you are planning on putting a plexiglass floor in that thing and not covering up all that work!
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X2! 1/2" Lexan! Put it on hinges so you can lift it up for cleaning. Who needs a third row?
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The top mounts are done except for some braces that will go on once the body comes off. I should have it rolling by noon Saturday so I can get XXL's truck in the shop for a DropMember install. This will be the first DM with an I6 and should be sweet once it is done.
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Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build
Kevin,... Did Nate build an I6 Dropmember? Or are you modifying one of his SBC Dropmembers?
I hope you are doing a thread on XXLs truck!
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It rolls and moves up and down on AIR! I still have allot of work to go but that will happen after XXL's truck is finished and I get my DropMember installed. Then I will fit my 5.3/4L60 so I can pull the body off and finish the frame.
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