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Old 11-23-2012, 10:58 PM   #1
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couple changes to my 1500hd
thought I'd share a couple pictures, got my lift and new wheels and tires and tow mirrors installed. Still need to re gear it but I'm pretty happy with how it turned out



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Old 11-23-2012, 11:06 PM   #2
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Re: couple changes to my 1500hd
Nice!
How much lift?
What brand?
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Old 11-23-2012, 11:23 PM   #3
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Nice!
How much lift?
What brand?
Thanks Keith. 7" Bds suspension 3" Body lift and 37" toyos 20x10 Ion wheels

I really dont like body lifts but I think it turned out pretty will with the gap guards and running boards to hide the frame. I think I should have gone with 38" tires but I guess the 37's will do for now.
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Old 11-23-2012, 11:28 PM   #4
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Re: couple changes to my 1500hd
The negative offset on the wheels will eat the front wheel bearings, ALL OEM wheels are positive offset for this reason.
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Old 11-24-2012, 11:15 PM   #5
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The truck looks good.

What are your thoughts on the towing mirrors? I've seen people install towing mirrors on the NNBS but have received mixed emotions.
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Old 11-24-2012, 11:33 PM   #6
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I have the signal/tow mirror on my '06 from the factory & love them, What bad reviews did you hear?
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Old 11-24-2012, 11:53 PM   #7
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I have the signal/tow mirror on my '06 from the factory & love them, What bad reviews did you hear?
Extreme shaking and distortion related to the shaking.
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Old 11-25-2012, 12:06 AM   #8
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Re: couple changes to my 1500hd
Mine are aftermarket w/signals and they are great, no shaking at all. Still need to level them and a little tough adjusting to the smaller convex mirror.
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Old 11-25-2012, 12:18 AM   #9
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This thing looks good!!!

How's the ride?

Curious how well it tows.
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Extreme shaking and distortion related to the shaking.
On OEM? Or just aftermarket? Mine dont shake....Even extended all the way out.
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Old 11-25-2012, 06:47 PM   #11
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This thing looks good!!!

How's the ride?

Curious how well it tows.
The ride is pretty good, not really any different than stock. Not sure how it tows yet, I dont do a whole lot of towing with this truck but I should have a chance to pick up my blazer with it sometime this week.
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Keep us posted on how it tows Adam.
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Old 02-16-2013, 11:42 PM   #13
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This thing looks good!!!

How's the ride?

Curious how well it tows.
thought I'd update. Truck tows just fine with the lift, I've had a few trucks behind it and its been great. I still havent geared it yet but it doesnt do too bad with the 3:73s. I'll have to get some gears in it before camping season starts.
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Old 02-17-2013, 12:32 AM   #14
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That's one clean looking 1500HD ! I love it !
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hey still need to come down and see that thing. It's been way too long since I've been down there.
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