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New DD! Questions and Recommendations

Old Oct 11, 2016 | 07:39 PM
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Hey guys! I am happy to report that I added another RCSB to my driveway, this one is a DD (couldn't stand driving a Hyundai every day). 2014 W/T with power windows and locks, 5.3l with 25k, 2wd. So far, I love it!
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It has been lowered slightly and I was hoping someone may recognize the brand of lowering kit because I'm trying to find out more information. Fender Heights are as follows with 275/55R20's (31.9x10.8):
FR: 33 7/16" FL: 33 7/8"
RR: 35 7/16" RL: 36"
It appears that it has stock front struts, but they are bolted to the bottom of the control arm.
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And it has a flip kit with an adjustable rear bolt-on shackle mount...
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And then I started playing with the wheels. Tried on my old 20x8.5 Boss 330’s – I’m not a huge fan.
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And then I went to swap over the racestars…but quickly realized these trucks have disc breaks so I couldn’t fit the 15x10s. Pretty sure it would look good tho…
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Plans include doing some color matching up front and adding a little bit of chrome. I want to drop the rear another 2 inches, add more tint, gloss black door handles, and either some chrome 20-22inch CK156’s (snowflakes) or ck375’s.
Thoughts, comments, and recommendations are appreciated. Thanks!

-J
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Old Oct 11, 2016 | 07:42 PM
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5-spoke on Chevys. 6-spoke on Jimmys.
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Old Oct 11, 2016 | 07:45 PM
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Nice truck!

I like the turbo hanging out of your other truck in the garage haha
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Old Oct 11, 2016 | 08:06 PM
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Originally Posted by bigsapper
5-spoke on Chevys. 6-spoke on Jimmys.
Words to live by! Lol. The current wheel and tire combo that's on there doesn't bug me - I kinda like it. But I think either of these would look a lot better...
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Originally Posted by Vortec350ss
Nice truck!

I like the turbo hanging out of your other truck in the garage haha
Thanks Vortec! That truck is under construction...
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Old Oct 12, 2016 | 08:58 AM
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lookin' good!!!

I'd say go for the second wheel, but I like a machined/painted finish myself!
what are your plans for the truck?


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Old Oct 12, 2016 | 10:20 AM
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Looks like a Rough Country kit, at least the front anyways the rear could be McGaughys, but it is probably RC as well.
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Old Oct 12, 2016 | 11:04 AM
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I have the second wheel but I chose 18's for performance. Personally I think the wheels on it now look fine. Nice truck!
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Old Oct 12, 2016 | 06:01 PM
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Ryan, your truck is what sold me on the 22" snowflakes and I do think that I'll go with the machined finish after looking at the pic of yours again - looks awesome!

Wuznme, I ran the rear shock PN earlier today and it came up with a rough country shock - that's as far as I got. So I'll check out rough country and see what I can figure out.

ZO6, yea I like them too. I'm not worried about performance with this truck and haven't decided on 20s or 22s...

Appreciate the help and compliments, gents!
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Old Oct 20, 2016 | 07:39 AM
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woo!!! Thanks for the kind words! Enjoy the truck, and give us updates!!!!!
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