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Finally Done RCD 99 2wd

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Finally Done RCD 99 2wd

Hey guys so i thought id finallly put some pictures up of my truck. bought the truck about 8 years ago from my uncle for 125 bucks!! could nt beat its. 99 xlt 4.0l. So i thought id do some things. RCD 6in lift, 3in body, crager soft 8's, 33x12.50 wrangler mt/r kevlars. Nexts the rear end. i know its 2wd but im loving it so far! Enjoy leave comments if youd like!!
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looks good man. u got that for a steal
 
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needs some 35s
 
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HOLY control arm angle!

ya def needs 35's but its large
 
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thought about 35's but got a deal i couldnt pass up on the 33's.
 
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looks good, but i'd start looking for some 35's for it
 
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Looks great! Lifted 2WD FTW!!
 
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Nice!
 
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i think you just inspired me to lift my 2wd v6 :)
 
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Good god, I wish this kit was available for my 2WD when I had mine... I love the bracketry... But I'm with Zach, that's a super nasty control arm angle... Especially for having stock uppers... I would look at some Doetsch Tech uppers or some Fabtech replacements if it were me.
 
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Ok so school me on the RCD lift. I never heard about it and didnt even know it was an option lol
 
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those 33's look big for 9" of lift! would look much better with 35's and you'll like the look better!
 
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What do these usually run to buy? Is the ride extremely rough after as if you put coil spacers in or is this alternative a lot nicer to keep the truck feeling stock?
 
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Holy *****.. are those like 4" drop shackles..?
 
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I say gear the thing to 4.88 with an expo trak-loc disc rear, put a 3" body lift on it and run 37's man!
 
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Originally Posted by TrePaul86
I say gear the thing to 4.88 with an expo trak-loc disc rear, put a 3" body lift on it and run 37's man!
37's on a 2wd?! Even locked and regeared, You must be Insane! Might as well throw a 350 small block in there too!
 
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Nah, he's got a 4L... 4.88's and a expo rear would be awesome in that thing! It's not unheard of on a 2wd...
 
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Originally Posted by TrePaul86
I say gear the thing to 4.88 with an expo trak-loc disc rear, put a 3" body lift on it and run 37's man!
It already has a 3" BL... 35's MAX.. and 4.88 DEF!!
 
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Originally Posted by TrePaul86
Nah, he's got a 4L... 4.88's and a expo rear would be awesome in that thing! It's not unheard of on a 2wd...
True, But IMHO 33's are the biggest that should go on a 2wd. Ive seen many like that in town with even 38's, and I just laugh. Better off doing a SAS and find a transfer case.
 
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Dang I shoulda read that better lol.... I say at least 35's... Maybe 36's! and 4.88's and he'd be really happy, I agree!
 
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Dang I shoulda read that better lol.... I say at least 35's... Maybe 36's! and 4.88's and he'd be really happy, I agree!
Screw it, build a 6 inch body lift. lol
 
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I'd rather bust a nut with 35's.. and 4.88 than dog it with 37's.. the engine is 11 years old already..
 
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looks good, but a little too high. i'm not a fan of BLs but i'd take it off until you found some 35"s. there is just too much gap there.

where is that guy who had an 07 or 08 that was similar. black, reg cab, 4 banger then lowered it?
 
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needs 5's !
 

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