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Old 05-03-2009
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WHAT SHOULD I DO!

Hey guys, so heres the thing.. I cant decide whether or not to put the BL on my truck, or downsize to 33's. I know i need to make a decision like ASAP cause the tires are rubbin bad with the 35's and the tbars are saggin pretty good.. I know i need to get #1 bars but cant find them anywhere..

So what should i do? I use my truck mostly for a trail rig and some muddin.. I would like to know what you guys think of your setup 4" SL and 33's VS Double lift and 35's.. whats more capable off road and whats better for the truck..

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Also, if you could post up ppics of your 4" SL and 33's, it would greatly be appreciated
 
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Double lift.
 
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Double lift and get some one here in the states to send you a set of t-bars.
 
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I know i have heard some guys on here say that double lifting is really hard on the Suspension parts of the truck.. stuff breaks faster..

If i go with the 33's, i will give the 35's to my wife for her jeep, and get the new KM2's for the truck.. If i do the bL and keep the 35's i will probably give the BFG MT's on my truck right now to the wife for her jeep, and get new KM2's for the truck..
 
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Double lift it. You won't regret it.
 
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Does anyone know if there is a site that is having any specials on the new KM2's.. summit has them for about 200 bucks each for 35's..
 
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what kind of 35s do you have???and what shape are they in???
 
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BFG MT's.. They have like 95+ tread life left on them.. pretty much brand new
 
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DOUBLE LIFT... it's not ANY harder on your suspension.. and will hold up to a beating.. I don't care what people say... lol..YOu'll love the extra room for on the trail.. and the 35's will be alot better on the trail for getting over and through things..
 
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The double lift won't be hard on the suspension its the added weight from the 35s. But nonetheless it shouldn't be anything crazy wear, just keep on top of regular maintenance with quality components and you'll be fine.
 
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Here is the SL with 33's. As soon as I need new tires though a BL is going on too. I say go with the double lift and 35's.


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yeah, thanks guys, im gunna go with the DL.. Cant wait to get back home,, OH and im in the states FINALLY!!! Fort Pierce Florida! on leave
 
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