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New member from NC.

Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by woodchuck, Jan 1, 2017.

  1. Jan 1, 2017 at 5:56 AM
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    woodchuck

    woodchuck [OP] New Member

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    Hey guys, I have been coming here for a while to read a lot of great information that have been posted. I have a 14 tundra crewmax 4x4. I just upgraded tires to 275/70/18 nitto Ridge grapples and they just barely rubbed. So I ordered a 3/2 leveling kit and will have installed soon. I will post pics when done
     
  2. Jan 1, 2017 at 6:03 AM
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    Motor71

    Motor71 teufel hunden

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    Nice and welcome!
     
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  3. Jan 1, 2017 at 6:21 AM
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    khunk

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    Welcome from Wilmington area.
     
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  4. Jan 1, 2017 at 6:30 AM
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    woodchuck

    woodchuck [OP] New Member

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    Ha your avatar pic is my truck as well
     
  5. Jan 1, 2017 at 6:39 AM
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    T-Rex266

    T-Rex266 Elon approved Staff Member

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    Welcome! With a 3/2 and 275" tires your truck will look like it skipped leg day. :p
     
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  6. Jan 1, 2017 at 6:58 AM
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    woodchuck

    woodchuck [OP] New Member

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    well the problem is that i already bought the tires hoping they wouldn't rub, but when i put the tires on they just barely rubbed so it is what it is
     
  7. Jan 1, 2017 at 7:07 AM
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    dandailey

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    Welcome from SE VA. . . ....:)
     
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  8. Jan 1, 2017 at 8:13 AM
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    TXRailRoadBandit73

    TXRailRoadBandit73 YOTAS,RAILROADER,RÖKnRÖLLN',BEER,MAX/GEMMA

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  9. Jan 1, 2017 at 8:25 AM
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  10. Jan 1, 2017 at 8:25 AM
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  11. Jan 1, 2017 at 9:45 AM
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  12. Jan 1, 2017 at 12:28 PM
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    Welcome from TN!
     
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  13. Jan 1, 2017 at 12:37 PM
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  14. Jan 1, 2017 at 2:22 PM
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    zcarpenter92

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    Welcome from eastern CO! Can't wait to get everything on so I can put on my 295 Ridge Grapplers.
     
  15. Jan 1, 2017 at 3:43 PM
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    TXMiamiFan

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  16. Jan 1, 2017 at 3:45 PM
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    rons23

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    Welcome from Obx, my suggestion would be go with the Bilsteins and put it on the setting that will work for you. Better ride also. Just my 2c worth
     
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  17. Jan 1, 2017 at 4:01 PM
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  18. Jan 2, 2017 at 10:50 AM
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  19. Jan 7, 2017 at 11:56 AM
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    1. 20170103_164034.jpg Finally got my tires and rims on. Leveling kit just arrived and will be put on sometime next week. I will post more pics later
     
  20. Jan 7, 2017 at 12:06 PM
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    woodchuck

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    I cant believe how well these tires ride. I thought for sure it would be a downgrade from the Michelen AT that came on the truck but these honestly ride just as smooth if not better
     
  21. Jan 7, 2017 at 12:06 PM
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    Yes
     
  22. Jan 7, 2017 at 12:09 PM
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    Welcome from Colorado. i did the bilstein 2.5 lift and 1 inch blocks. I'm running 275s on mine. Posted a pic to give you an idea of what it looks like. I'll go with a bigger tire when these wear out.

    IMG_1107.jpg
     
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  23. Jan 7, 2017 at 12:12 PM
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    woodchuck [OP] New Member

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    Thanks man, that doesn't look bad at all. Same here when these wear out i will look at 35's
     
  24. Jan 7, 2017 at 1:39 PM
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  25. Jan 7, 2017 at 2:19 PM
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  26. Jan 7, 2017 at 5:42 PM
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  27. Jan 8, 2017 at 11:21 AM
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    Awesome! I'll be putting my Billy 5100s on next weekend, new wheels and tires too, 275/70/18. Will be posting pics. Your truck looks good!
     
  28. Jan 12, 2017 at 12:06 PM
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    Thanks man. I look forward to seeing the pics.
     
  29. Jan 12, 2017 at 12:12 PM
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  30. Jan 21, 2017 at 4:36 PM
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    lift added. went 3 in front and 2 in back. Kind of like the rake. Need 35s though.20170121_144643.jpg 20170121_144622.jpg
     
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