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New 33's on 4 door and 31's on the Sport

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Old 06-12-2004, 11:39 PM   #1
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Thumbs up New 33's on 4 door and 31's on the Sport

Well finnaly got some 33's

New 33's on new rims...





..and my wife's sport with 31's





I'm goona lift the wife another 1 1/2 per her request

and I need to do some trimming on mine do to rubbing behind front tires




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Old 06-12-2004, 11:54 PM   #2
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Yeaaaaaahhh!!!!!!! I will be the first to say that looks awesome man! Now I really can't wait till I get my rock crawlers. Just wish I had some 33's to put on them Oh well. Anyway, looks sweet man! Later.




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Old 06-13-2004, 12:08 AM   #3
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Oh yeah, forgot this is my previous statement. I noticed you got the new style rock crawlers (Unless those are the Cragar versions from Jeg's?) Those look really sweet but they don't have them listed on the 4WP website. Can you please elaborate? Also, did you notice a big change in performance after going up to 33's (Is the truck sluggish or anything) and are you planning to regear? Thanks.




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Old 06-13-2004, 12:16 AM   #4
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Oh yeah, forgot this is my previous statement. I noticed you got the new style rock crawlers (Unless those are the Cragar versions from Jeg's?) Those look really sweet but they don't have them listed on the 4WP website. Can you please elaborate? Also, did you notice a big change in performance after going up to 33's (Is the truck sluggish or anything) and are you planning to regear? Thanks.

Yes they are the new 4WP ones. They are called Soft 8's I think. From 31's not too much. Not as much as I thought I would lose. Regering? No not planning on it. I'm running 3.73's. I'm hope to add some HP back with a Cat back system soon.

What I noticed the most is how stable it is now. I did a off ramp from the freeway that has a loop. Before (with stock size not 33's) and after. What a differance the wider stace made




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Old 06-13-2004, 12:42 AM   #5
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Hey those look familiar, I think Ive seen them before:p They look good, what are you going to do about the center caps?




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Old 06-13-2004, 10:44 PM   #6
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Hey those look familiar, I think Ive seen them before:p They look good, what are you going to do about the center caps?
I just stuck with the caps they gave me for now. I think I may try to make a ford logo for the center though. Here's a better picture.



..and here's one now that she's all clean and being fed. :p





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Old 06-13-2004, 10:50 PM   #7
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Looks good. But can I still keep that BFG post you made? IF you don't mind me asking, how much did you pay for those rims and where did you get them?




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That looks great with those 33s. What kind of catback are you planning on getting???




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Looks good. But can I still keep that BFG post you made? IF you don't mind me asking, how much did you pay for those rims and where did you get them?
I got them at 4WP. all 4 33's + wheels mounted & ballanced for $764 I think wheels were like 36.99 or something

Yeah you can keep the BFG poster. I would have done a new one but I liked the siping on the PC's vs. the BFG's.


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That looks great with those 33s. What kind of catback are you planning on getting???
I'm gonna go with Gibson. I had it on my old Ranger and loved it!




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Alright Stic-o whats the deal??? I get the new crawlers then you do, I have the Gibson cat-back and now your getting it. What are you trying to do here?? Hahaha, j/k man.




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Lookin' good




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Looks great!! any rub on the 31's? i've been thinking of going either 30 or 31 on my stock 15x8 rims (if i don't go for 17x8 rims).
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Old 06-14-2004, 05:02 PM   #13
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Hey i didnt see it posted, and since im to lazy to search what amount of lift are you running? Had to trim any?? Im gunna try and run 33"s with 3" lift, but know ill have to trim hella lot.....


Looks Good man!!!!!




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Old 06-14-2004, 05:12 PM   #14
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Looks great!! any rub on the 31's? i've been thinking of going either 30 or 31 on my stock 15x8 rims (if i don't go for 17x8 rims).
No rubbing. No lift ! :p




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