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new front Kicker speakers installed today , sounds soo good now, just ordered new schocks, went with Blistein 4600.

tomorrow I'm heading out to pick up a new cv joint, PS steering pressure hose, and a tie rod . which all needs to be replacing before winter sets in.

after that , the Zuk ,and once winter is over, ill look into the aux tranny cooler.

 

finally some pictures to add to this thread.

well my new 33x12.50 tires came in.(m.t baja claws tic)
$937 SHIPPPd to Alaska in 3 days. love Amazon

had to cancel the OME sd33 stabilizer cause they were on back order for like 6 weeks, so i think ill just wait till Jan or something.

the Blistein HD shocks will be here this friday, and i be installing them this sunday, if the shocks somewhat helps clear the 33's then, i wont be lifting it, but if they don't.
I'll or oder the springs and do the Zuk and 1.5" bj spacers..


what cha think? and yes need to find a BFH to do some pounding.

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Awesome! Those tires are going to look great Shocks aren't going to give you any lift, so I think you'll have to go with the lift.

 

I'm just really not into the bj spacers... Heard they tear the cv boot , but not so much if an after market shocks is in place.

So.... Maybe I may do at least 1.5" bj

 

If you get a kit that has a diff drop included, the CVs will be at a near-stock angle.

 

Nice ! Remember the link you posted. Those were 2.5" bj.
Is that what u had ? Or you have 1.5" ?

Disregard .foubd the answer. Will keep ya posted.

I sold my 15x10 wheels to my brother earlier this summer for $150, buying them back tomorrow. They look decent actually and saved me a couple bills from buying new wheels.

 

yes sir!

 

Well decision is made. Bj spacers & zuk it is.
Going with the 5x11 coils at 125lb rate.

So probably won't be slapping on the 33's anytime soon yet . The shocks are still schedule to be installed this Sunday.

 

i would recommend sdori or 4crawler 1.5s

 

Are the shocks you bought long enough for the lift? If they are stock length and you lift your truck you will destroy your lower ball joints.

 

These are what I purchased..

http://www.ebay.com/itm/400532543380?redirect=mobile..

Front specs

Internal Design: Monotube
Collapsed Length: 9.29 in / 236 mm
Extended Length: 13.88 in / 352.5 mm
Boot Included: Blue Bellows
Mounting Kit: B4-KT1-Z118A00
Spring Seat: No
Finish: Yellow Paint
Supercedes: F4-B46-1139-H1


Rear:

Internal Design: Monotube
Collapsed Length: 13.62 in / 346 mm
Extended Length: 20.87 in / 530 mm
Boot Included: Blue Straight
Mounting Kit: B4-KT1-Z234A00
Spring Seat: No



Tell me it is...? Yikes

 

Those are stock dimensions.

Read this: https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f116/ball-joint-spacer-lift-ruined-lower-ball-joints-269220/

 

Some kits include shock extentions, however that's only for the front. I'd send them back and get the right ones if you're doing the lift.

 

Arg shall have known that I needed longer ones .

Well I'm taking to the eBay seller now. Most likely will return it. Hopefully they'll have the longer ones. The only thing I see from Blistein would be the 5100 model .
The second one ,3rd one down offer 3-4" of lift would work, correct ?

http://www.ajusa.com/Bilstein-Monotu...2accq6be9.html

edit:
so i spoke with a Blisitein rep, and he say the 4600 wont work if the trucks gets a lift,
and the 5100 series would ,but that must have at least a 3" lift or else it'll be too long..


What to do??!! this is now getting really delay..

the 4600 comes in tomorrow in the mail, and im in the process of just returning them since theyre useless now. UNLESS i can clear my 33's with no lift . then yes the 4600 are still gold


ps. the 33's are getting put on the wheels as we talk. pics later. these suckers are heeavvy

 

Well after some thought I think I will keep the 4600 series for now.
All I needs was to clear the 33"

Even tho I orderd the zuk and bj already. The plan will be to install the tires ,clear the tires by BFH,and some trimming if needed, if clears. Installed the Blisteins& then zuk and bj.

I don't wheeling or do any insane off road. Just dd for winter and hunting .



Pics to comes.i pick up the tires earlier and man they look MEAN !!

For the zuk coils, I went with 5x11" @ 125lbs rates





I order new mount for the led . Deciding to mount them up next to the hella on the light bar& get rid of that bottom front bumper.

 

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when i measured the wheel's back space, i came to about 4"


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This was just a pre-install, just slaped themin to see what they would look like and if ther was any issue, first thing was , i needed longer lug nuts, (thats on order already. no rubbing on the inside with rotors or caliper.
since i was able to bolt the wheels . i didnt lower the jack to see what will rub. but i can tell the bumper and the pinch weld will need attention for sure.

tires sticks out a little over 2", looks mean and cant wait to see it when its done.

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Then this came in the mail..


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Blisteins 4600, i decided i will just use and keep these instead .
they looks great and sthe quality seem to be very good



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Wow, they're gonna look good! I especially like those rims!What are they?

 

They came with the purchase of the truck. Only finding I see is a tag that's say "Anka" that must be the brand. 15x10

I sold them for only $150 earlier this Sumer ... Luckily it was to my older brother, bought it back and couldn't be more happy

Well ... So far still Waiting got the zuk coils, bj , & the locking lug nuts. All eta to be here next week.
Will have free time this Sunday. So the I can get the new Shocks installed.

Here's the new locking lugs. Which should work with these new rim


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GOT OFF WORK, and decided to tackle the new shocks,trucks ride soo much smoothers now.
installed was pretty straight forward, i took about 2 1/2 hour.


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The top snap off, so i had to use a vise grip to keep it from spinning while undoing the lock nut.


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Looking good man! I need to put new shocks on my truck as well.