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Old 01-25-2013, 07:18 PM   #126
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Thanks Keith, me too. I measured and measured and measured again. No way I wanted to tear up someone else's stuff. The truck is on the ground and working fantastically! Accuair is the bomb-diggity
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Love eveything about the install!
Super clean.
(I can see this stuff on a blue "newly converted" 2wd blazer!)

What's the wheel and tire specs?

This is my favorite build on the board right now!
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Old 01-25-2013, 07:19 PM   #127
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More to come in a bit, I gotta get clean. I think there might even be some videos
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Old 01-25-2013, 07:22 PM   #128
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Old 01-25-2013, 07:24 PM   #129
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I see a new avartar in your future,...
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Old 01-25-2013, 07:25 PM   #130
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Love eveything about the install!
Super clean.
(I can see this stuff on a blue "newly converted" 2wd blazer!)

What's the wheel and tire specs?

This is my favorite build on the board right now!

NO!!!! That truck is too nice to hack up.
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Old 01-25-2013, 07:51 PM   #131
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Love everything about the install!
Super clean.
(I can see this stuff on a blue "newly converted" 2wd blazer!)

What's the wheel and tire specs?

This is my favorite build on the board right now!
Thanks for the props, from you and everyone else who has commented. It was nice working with Kelly, who is as obsessive about doing things 'right' as I am.

You know, I no longer have anything bagged, but after the AccuAir install, I may have to change my mind.

Wheels/tires are non-conventional sizes, but worked out PERFECTLY. He wanted to stuff some meaty tires, and I talked him into a little rubber rake.

Front: 20x9, 275/40-20, I'd guess around 4.5" BS

Rear: 20x9, 295/45-20, guessing about 4" BS

Guessing, 'cause we never verified w/ tape measure, just the fit to the truck, which is spot-on. Stock wide axle rear and CPP modulars up front.
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Old 01-25-2013, 07:52 PM   #132
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NO!!!! That truck is too nice to hack up.
I'm still undecided
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Old 01-25-2013, 07:57 PM   #133
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Great job guys! Looks great. Congrats.
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Old 01-25-2013, 08:07 PM   #134
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How is clearance on the inside of the rear tires and body?
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Old 01-25-2013, 08:23 PM   #137
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Great job guys! Looks great. Congrats.
Thanks. I had a great time. Chris actually accused me of giggling not once, but twice while I was working the e-control. The install was fun and I will say Chris is OCD like me. I'm in the car business and he has more knowledge than I could ever think about.
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Old 01-25-2013, 08:29 PM   #138
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Re: New to me 72 Sub

Any plans to add a lowering block to the rear to help keep the "ride height" low?
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Not yet. Waiting for a proper removal tool before they go on. There is no way to get them off without scratching the powder...
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Excellent. About 1/2" on either side.
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Any plans to add a lowering block to the rear to help keep the "ride height" low?
I'm not sure it needs it. The pre-programmed ride height is a little low in the rear right now, compared to the front. It needs some tweaking to fine tune the owner's preferences. It is just the 'factory' pre-set (10%-down/50%-ride/90%-up) settings right now...
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Old 01-26-2013, 12:15 AM   #142
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So I'm guessing the same wheel and tire combo would rub in the rear on an earlier narrow rear end? Looks great by the way!
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I'm assuming the front will go lower if you remove the upper a-arm bumpstops?
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It would be very close. They may be able to do less BS, as these are very near the edge of the hoop
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Oh, yes. MUCH lower. Rear, too, with some bed floor cutting. He's setup to be able to sit on the bumpstops and still roll (and turn) for safety. He can decide at any time to throw caution to the wind as there is plenty of rotation left in the sensor arms
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I think this is as low as I'm going. I have to haul my kids around in this thing and I want it to be low, but simple to deal with day to day.
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Great job. I think it has a great stance given the everyday use it will get hauling the family around.

Are the Mob Steel wheels available in other widths beside the 9" you have?
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Old 01-27-2013, 01:39 PM   #149
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Man this thing is cool!

I would love to have it in my garage.

So what's next?

BTW... which center caps are you wanting to run?
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