I finally got back home on 6 Nov and started putting all the stuff I ordered on my truck. Just a few more things to do and I should be done. Thanks to everyone I got advice from and especially thanks to AFP1. The lift is a TC 4", but has 3" blocks in the rear and the t-bars are cranked up 8 turns.

First off, glad your back and safe,,,truck looks slick & tough,,I really like the bumper. Who builds it?

First off, glad your back and safe,,,truck looks slick & tough,,I really like the bumper. Who builds it?


Thanks, Its a Buckstop Bumper....I ordered it off their internet site

Thank you for serving and protecting our freedoms.

Truck looks awesome.

Thanks For Serving And Standing Up For The Usa..
:thankyou2
Arm

Joe,

Nice Job. Based on what you said, your front is set at about 6" and the rear at 3". This should make thr truck level, maybe a tad bit nose high.

BTW, TC now makes a skid plate for the 4" lift.

Welcome back & thank you for our FREEDOM!!

Hey, what was your MOS? I am an Army Civilian engineer, maybe you can help me make something better for you!

Your truck looks mean, are those stock H2 rims and tires? I did not know they would work with the TC lift. You are dwarfing them!

ac

Looks good!

Hey, what was your MOS? I am an Army Civilian engineer, maybe you can help me make something better for you!

Your truck looks mean, are those stock H2 rims and tires? I did not know they would work with the TC lift. You are dwarfing them!

ac


I had to put a spacer on the front for the H2 rims to work with the TC lift. I used old brake rotors (a trick I learned off this forum)

Joe,

Nice Job. Based on what you said, your front is set at about 6" and the rear at 3". This should make thr truck level, maybe a tad bit nose high.

BTW, TC now makes a skid plate for the 4" lift.


Yeah, I was thinking the same thing. The front is riding a little stiff too. Do you think if I backed the t-bars back down to 7 turns it would ride better? I still need to put better shocks on too, these are the stock TC ones.

Thank you for putting your life on the line to serve our great Country. I am proud of you! Best of luck, and stay safe!

I finally got back home on 6 Nov and started putting all the stuff I ordered on my truck. Just a few more things to do and I should be done. Thanks to everyone I got advice from and especially thanks to AFP1. The lift is a TC 4", but has 3" blocks in the rear and the t-bars are cranked up 8 turns.

Joe,

One turn equals approx 1/4". You should be able to run with your t-bars cranked 1" over stock. Turn down your t-bars 4 turns (after unloading the them), then drive the truck over some bumps to settle the suspension. Then measure from the center of the hub to the underside of the fender well (on each side.) The setting for a 4" lift is 27.5" from the center of the hub to the underside of the fender well. If you add one inch you'll get 28.5".

If you have rubbing with the t-bars 1" over stock, then tie back the parking brake cable and reform/tie-back the inner fender liners.

Welcome home!! Truck looks sick:ro)

Thank you from North of the border!! I am glad you are back, and are safe. Nice Truck!!

First off...Welcome Home!
Second...Truck looks sweet. Really want one of those bumpers!

I also have to welcome you home and thank you for your bravery and skill.

I'm glad your home safe.

Thanks and take care !!

welcome home man. i am betting that you took it offroading after you put the lift on cause there are some tumbleweeds hanging down. nice truck.

I lowered the front 4 turns this weekend. It looks better and rides a lot better.

Nice looking truck!

Thank you for helping protect our freedom!

Thank you for what you do! :beerchug:
nice truck.

Welcome home Joe. Did a little time in Iraq myself, Balad Airbase aka: LSA Anaconda. Truck looks awesome, thinking about a 4" cognito lift myself.

Welcome home Joe. Did a little time in Iraq myself, Balad Airbase aka: LSA Anaconda. Truck looks awesome, thinking about a 4" cognito lift myself.


I was in Balad too, I was at Paliwoda about 20k's west of anaconda

I was in Balad too, I was at Paliwoda about 20k's west of anaconda

Is that near the big lake? Sorry I can't remember the name of it.

I can't tell you guys where I was at--you know, the host nation sensitivities and all. However, I have spent three deployments over there in the last 6 years. My last deployment was Sep 05 to Jan 06. I retire next summer so I think I am done with the Mid-East.

Is that near the big lake? Sorry I can't remember the name of it.


No, Paliwoda is a small FOB just outside the Balad city limits

I can't tell you guys where I was at--you know, the host nation sensitivities and all. However, I have spent three deployments over there in the last 6 years. My last deployment was Sep 05 to Jan 06. I retire next summer so I think I am done with the Mid-East.


Congrats on retirement. I could retire in June 07 but I just took a ROTC assignment in Montana, so I'll probably stay in a couple more years

welcome back and thanks

Congrats on retirement. I could retire in June 07 but I just took a ROTC assignment in Montana, so I'll probably stay in a couple more years

You lucky dude!! Congrats on the assignment!

Truck looks good. How do you like the bumper and does it still work with the air bags?

Thanks

Truck looks good. How do you like the bumper and does it still work with the air bags?

Thanks

I love the bumper, and the air bags still work (I hope)....It took them 2 or 3 months to make and deliver it after I orderd it though, but well worth the wait.