thanks john! yeah shes come a long way since this time last year. New read end, new wheels and tires, lift. I was thinking about color matching the grille when I switch to a 01+ bumper in DSG but maybe not. I would miss my shiny chrome haha.

 

now you want me to do that to my grandpas 98 2wd...but i dont think he'd like that very much lol

 

Probably not haha. Its a bit of a chore to get in and out of. But I'm only 5'7.

 

Wow, your trucks looks awesome Kevin.

Now....go jump it, and dont forget pictures.

 

Awww ****. I totally forgot! Now that I have lift spindles I can totally baja this b*tch! I'll jump her tomorrow and let you know how it goes!

 

Looks good. Nice job!

 

Looks great Kevin...I wouldnt go any higher just yet.
Tires and wheels fit perfect.

 

looks good man

 

front end swap time now

 

Thats the plan! I just got the tires. I'm not doing anything till I get at least 30k out of them.

I'm the king of collecting parts for later so if I run across a 2.5 Coil/UCA kit I will just grab it up and store it.

Update on lift: Well I'm OBSESSED with driving around now LOL. I can't get enough of it, it's like a whole new truck. I parked next to a stock 03 Toreador Red FX4 and I am just slightly taller. PERFECT!
I got an alignment today at my shop and my mech said he didn't need the Camber/Caster kit and the tires would only toe out about 1 degree over spec. So that saved me $50 and I will get better highway traction. As long as I keep the tires rotated it should be fine.
I need to go grind a little more out of my LCAs. My turning radius took a HUGE hit. It's bad lol.
I also put in my application to Summit Racing! Wish me luck!

 

looks much better!

 

Yeah I didn't realize how bad the rake was until I didn't have it anymore haha!

I did a little more grinding on the LCAs and my turning radius is getting closer to normal. It's not perfect, but it's close. I need to take off some more of the factory stopper but I think I got the LCA shaved enough.

As soon as I get her cleaned up I will take her out on a photoshoot.

 

turning radius? wtf is that. lol.
you'll get used to it, can't wait to see more pictures of it.

 

 

1 degree over spec on toe is a lot i would take it elsewhere if he says that is ok.

 

He said it's fine, he's my family mechanic and I trust him. I'll put up the info on the sheet he gave me.
Front Left
Actual ======= Spec
-1.1 ======== -1.2 to .2
4.3 ======== 2.0 to 4.0
.04 ========= -.10 to .16
Front Right
Actual ======= Spec
-1 ========= -1.2 to .2
4.8 ========= 2.4 to 4.4
.03 ========= -.1 to .16

Also, this is the pic of me next to the stock 03 FX4. I'm about an inch or two taller, plus I'm still low in the back.

 

not bad, .08 off isn't too bad. you'll be ok.
looks nice next to that FX4