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Old Mar 18, 2008
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I will have about $2000 within the next month or so. i have already decided that most of it is going into my truck. I just can't decide whether i want a 3" body lift, 35's, and gears, or if i want a tuner, headers, and maybe underdrive pulleys. i can't seem to make up my mind. what do you think?
 
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Old Mar 18, 2008
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With the way gas is right now get the go fast parts. They will help a bit with gas mileage.
 
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yeah, that's kinda what i was thinking too, but for some reason i can't get away from wanting to go bigger.
 
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Think of how much gas you could buy with that 2 grand though. Make sure that it will be economical in the long run before you drop a ton of money and all those parts.
 
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though i get what you are saying, i am not doing this for economy. it would be nice to get a couple more mpgs, but if i don't i'm okay with that. i have already decided that i am putting the money in my truck. thanks for that thought anyway.
 
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Thats the same way I am, screw mileage. Make it bigger!
 
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Old Mar 18, 2008
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down payment for a prius? j/k, just save up a little more and get all of it at one time
 
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Can u post a pic of your truck plz.
 
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Originally Posted by My91Ranger
Can u post a pic of your truck plz.
sure, no prob.
pretty much as it sits now with the exception of a toolbox.
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Old Mar 18, 2008
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I wouldn't go body lift for anything. Upgrade your suspension if you want to go bigger :] It's better in the long run.
 
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Originally Posted by Prerunner-Ranger
I wouldn't go body lift for anything. Upgrade your suspension if you want to go bigger :] It's better in the long run.
upgrade how?
 
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rcd 5.5! or sas. lol.
 
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nah, no sas until it isn't my DD anymore and RCD still won't clear 35s w/o a BL.
 
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Originally Posted by elementsenjoi
upgrade how?
Coil-overs?
 
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Old Mar 18, 2008
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nah, no sas until it isn't my DD anymore and RCD still won't clear 35s w/o a BL.
My ranger clears 35's easy and all I have is a spindle lift... and fiberglass :P

But either way I still think they will clear.
 
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Originally Posted by Prerunner-Ranger
My ranger clears 35's easy and all I have is a spindle lift... and fiberglass :P

But either way I still think they will clear.
i guess i should also mention that i flex a lot. idk i might just get the performance stuff and keep my 33s.
 
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Get the performance stuff this go around. If you get the BL you are also going to have to fab up brackets for your bumper.
 
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