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Old Oct 14, 2007
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3in BL

Hey Guys im lookin to get a 3in BL and dont know what some good brands are and what would yall suggest i get ..i have an 05 with a 4in SL on it alread thanks guys.
 
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Old Oct 14, 2007
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Old Oct 14, 2007
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been on for 2 years so far, no problems and im not a nice with the skinny pedal haha
 
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the only thing that suck about a BL is tryin to get everything lookin stock agian. Bumpers,tow hooks,exhaust,hitch,then you got to get/make some gap gaurds
 
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neh, make a custom rear bumper, the front brackets aren't bad

then do custom exhaust, or just dump it
the hitch and gap guards yes, are a pita lol
 
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Old Oct 14, 2007
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Originally Posted by 99ranger4x4
neh, make a custom rear bumper, the front brackets aren't bad

then do custom exhaust, or just dump it
the hitch and gap guards yes, are a pita lol

My PA bl came with front and rear bumper relocation brackets
 
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mine did too but the didnt fit right
 
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Originally Posted by 99ranger4x4
mine did too but the didnt fit right
That's probably because you had them backwards like something else I can think of.
 
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Old Oct 15, 2007
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no. these could only go one way.. had to be bent one way, holes only lined up one way.. you know


it was rubbing on the inside of my bumper, it curved in while the bracket was square.
 
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Old Oct 15, 2007
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Originally Posted by 99ranger4x4
no. these could only go one way.. had to be bent one way, holes only lined up one way.. you know


it was rubbing on the inside of my bumper, it curved in while the bracket was square.

mine did not right perfect either....better then a 3in gap
 
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Old Oct 15, 2007
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what size tires do yall think i would be able to run then ?? .. cuz i have 33s
 
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i have 33x12.50 and i have no problems on or offroad
 
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what size tires do yall think i would be able to run then ?? .. cuz i have 33s
are you lifted now already? if so you should be able to fit 35's with no prob
 
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