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Would my truck look right with a bodylift??

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Would my truck look right with a bodylift??

well.. would it? i keep back and forth with this and i cant decide ....heres a pic.....opinions, suggestions,comments........if i get enough of an answer i will go and get it tonight.....

would it look right?? with a 3 inch bodylift?

please stay on topic..and lets not discuss why iam a *****...lol
 
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I Personally don't like Body lifts! I think they don't look good. I think for what you are going for on your truck I wouldn't lift it. That's just me though.

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Are you keeping the dubs?

I like the ride highth now, but if your wanting to get big tires since your 4x4, i would BL it...

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It'd look better and function better, those wheels are practically "stuffed" in there!
 
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Originally Posted by HAZZARDJOHN
I Personally don't like Body lifts! I think they don't look good. I think for what you are going for on your truck I wouldn't lift it. That's just me though.

~HJ
typical John love the guy but dont listen to him love ya buddy...



honistly it would be fine if you get bigger tires and PAINT THE DANG THING ALL 1 COLOR...yep thats what i think
 
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Originally Posted by RockysFord
Are you keeping the dubs?

I like the ride highth now, but if your wanting to get big tires since your 4x4, i would BL it...

Rocky
i plan on keeping the wheel and tire combo....atleast until i wear the tires out then i may be in the market new combo...but i dont put but about 10k a year on my truck....so it will be a while....
 
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Yeah, I think your tires would look "wrong" with any kind of lift. You'd need something a bit bigger if you do that.

I wouldn't lift it unless you need to -- to many disadvantages on the street really.

And I like the two-tone paint...
 
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nuthing wrong with body lifts in my opinion but I dont think you look like you need one.
 
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Originally Posted by Redneckstone
PAINT THE DANG THING ALL 1 COLOR...yep thats what i think
well when i get 1500 i will paint it.....TRUST ME THAT IS MY FIRST PRIORITY....

iam keeping the 34"s until i wear them out
 
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Get the b/l, you'll like the ride height after it.

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personally save the $ and get the truck painted
 
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Originally Posted by n3elz
Yeah, I think your tires would look "wrong" with any kind of lift. You'd need something a bit bigger if you do that.

I wouldn't lift it unless you need to -- to many disadvantages on the street really.

And I like the two-tone paint...
you are right it has ALOT i mean ALOT of body roll....kinda miss being lowered.... 2 tone paint is history.....
 
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Originally Posted by DUB Offroad Edition
you are right it has ALOT i mean ALOT of body roll....kinda miss being lowered.... 2 tone paint is history.....
thats what a rear sway bar is for put one on mine and it fixed all those problems get one from a mazda truck or older ranger or BII
 
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thats what a rear sway bar is for put one on mine and it fixed all those problems get one from a mazda truck or older ranger or BII
straight bolt on?
 
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Originally Posted by DUB Offroad Edition
straight bolt on?
yep if it needs new end links you can buy them from autozone like $20 then bolt it to the axle then to the frame and vola fixed. mine doesnt roll anymore
 
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The only downfall in your situation is the tire size. They may look a little small.
 
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^^^^ may?!?! no WILL
 
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well thank you guys...i have decided against the x-tra lift.....i want to set off my truck but cant think of anything else besides Paint.....
 
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Originally Posted by DUB Offroad Edition
i want to set off my truck but cant think of anything
Engine fire? That sure set my truck off....
 
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Originally Posted by l2en
Engine fire? That sure set my truck off....
no thanks.....i love my truck a little more than that....lol
 
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Originally Posted by DUB Offroad Edition
well thank you guys...i have decided against the x-tra lift.....i want to set off my truck but cant think of anything else besides Paint.....
paint #1 then lets talk about other mods
 
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Originally Posted by Redneckstone
paint #1 then lets talk about other mods
iam trying to say it will be done in january (doing with tax returns)......until then what else can i add to it tomake it look good?
 
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Originally Posted by DUB Offroad Edition
what else can i add to it tomake it look good?
Um....not mentioning anything til you get paint? Then it'll look good next time we hear about it......January.
 
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Originally Posted by DUB Offroad Edition
iam trying to say it will be done in january (doing with tax returns)......until then what else can i add to it tomake it look good?
cause your a show guy Bull bar and KC lights slims all chrome/stainless
 
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Originally Posted by Redneckstone
cause your a show guy Bull bar and KC lights slims all chrome/stainless
true true....so true...
 

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