<DIV>Finally got my truck lifted. Had a few issues to work out, like the rear FOX shocks being to short, wrong size tires were shipped and one wheel does not match the other 3.</DIV>
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Great looking truck Mike,http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Clap.gifhttp://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Clap.gif


I have a friend who runs the Pro Comp M/T's, and they seem to wear pretty well, so those A/T's should get you 35-40k no problem. Love the rims and the shock set up. The front is a little too low for my taste, though. I like the "level or little higher in the front" look myself.


Love the emblem and the vent covers in front too, very sharp.

Very nice! Boy, I have some questions ...


What lift and how tall? 6" ?


What size tires and offset of your wheels?


Carriage Works "Liquid" grill ?


Looks very nice!

Thanks guys!


It's a CST 6-8" lift.
Tires are 35" and the grill is from Awesome Products. I can post the contact info tomorrow.

The front is higher just the pic's does not look it.


I want it closer to level.

Looks good Mike...mild yet aggresive stance. 35s? What is the power like after the larger meats?

After my lift and running 35's I noticed a big power hit due to the tires ...mpg went from 20 to 16 ... now running 295's and getting 18 which I'm happy with. Power? Juice makes up for some ...it's the gearing changie I notice most.

Does Awesome Products have a website? I'd like to see some of there gear.. Good looking ride..Killer grill!!

The power loss is noticeable but is less than I had expected.
I have wanted a lifted truck for as long as I can remember so I can live with the down sides.

I will be getting TTS, exhaust, and tranny mods soon so it should help.

BTW: Awesome Products/Gilmores does not have a site but you can call the owner, Jack, at 909-788-4814

I was wrong on the "Carriage Works" ... looks like a Putco Liquid grill ... as shown below.


http://www.btgmotoring.com/car_truck_suv/prods/PCO91108.html

It's very similar to the Putco. I don't know if they have the lower inserts or not. Edited by: Mike330R

Nice truck Mike330R


Work done at TAG Motorsports in North County by any chance?

Right next door at Off Road Warehouse :)

It the rear lifted?

Yes has a new leaf pack. Air bags are coming soon.

Added a light bar and modified the lights so that are much harder to "take".


Lights will be on after the rings are powdercoated black.


http://www.sandbros.com/mikesride/chevy/dmax/lift/front_all.jpg

Nice look'n truck.


If you don't mind:


What is the ride like with the double shock setup?


Did the shock hoop come with the lift and if not what type did you use?


TIA


Rich.

It rides lot better. I am looking forwad to taking it off-road. Hope to next weekend.


The hoop came with the kit.

Very nicehttp://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Clap.gif.

Did you buy the parts from Off Road Warehouse or get them someplace else and bring them with you? Sounds like one too many f-up's from your supplier.

I got them all direct from the manufactures themselves.
Considering my luck with these types of projects I feel I was real lucky I was able to drive it home http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Big Smile.gif

I have had lots of problems with my ATV rebuild http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Cry.gif

I got them all direct from the manufactures themselves.
Considering my luck with these types of projects I feel I was real lucky I was able to drive it home http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Big Smile.gif

I have had lots of problems with my ATV rebuild http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Cry.gif


You wouldn't be related to Problemchild would you?http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Confused.gif

HAHA, no way!

Mike330R


The truck looks great.


MB

Mike where'd you source the grille emblem and the door emblems with the American flag on the bowties? I gotta have a set and had noticed that elsewhere on the forum but figured people had Photoshop'd it, but that looks like it's real. Is it? Where can I get a set?


Thanks!

Yes they are real :) Painted from a friend in CT. He is very good at it!


he will buy you new emblems and a bowtie, paint, and ship to you.


His e-mail is mp350@roostfest.com and his name is Walt.


You can see some of his work at www.roostfest.com (http://www.roostfest.com)

you rock - thanks Mike!

Hey Mike, may I ask ball park figure for what you paid for the lift kit and install? I am thinking about buying a truck from North County GMC in Escondido and some of them have been lifted by their company TAG Motorsports. but they want like 7k EXTRA on the price of the truck for the ones they did lift. NO WAY am i paying that much for it. unless that is what they actually do cost.


Nice truck and again thanks for any info

Truck looks good, where did you get the lower inserts on the bumper?

Kanf- I can't really give you what I paid as it would not reflect what a normal customer would pay. Mike was for a magazine so I got a pretty good deal.


The CST lift is in the 2200 range and install is a day of labor. No where near 7K!!!! the dealers always do that. The only good thing is it's covered from the dealer and TAG Motorsports (or should be)


I had mine done next door to TAG at off-road warehouse.
Call and ask for Ron (ext 107) and see what he wants to install.
I believe they stand behind their work but nake sure to ask.





the grill and inserts are from Awesome Products/Gilmores. They don't have a site but you can call the owner, Jack, at 909-788-4814Edited by: Mike330R

Keep in mind that the $7k probably includes wheels and tires. Still seems pretty steep though.

Yea thats what i was kinda figuring that the $7k included wheels and tires also. Thanks for all the info Mike. $2200 plus labor sounds a LOT more in line.

can i ask what size the wheels are , also backspace , who makes them and what size tires are those ? i think i want the same thing , do you have a part number for everything you bought , lift , and id the shocks come with the lift ?

The wheels are 17" and I think 4.25 back space. They are KMC's and this was the last set they had that were American made. They are now made in China and they are having problems with them coming apart.





Tires are Pro Comp AT's 35".
Shocks are FOX and they do not come with the lift. Lift is CST.


www.californaisupertrucks.com (http://www.californaisupertrucks.com)

Had to 'test' the suspension this weekend. It is so smooth off-road!


I am shocked at how different it is from stock.


Here's a few pic's:


http://www.sandbros.com/mikesride/chevy/dmax/super/rear_hangin.jpg


Tucked nice and neat into the wheel well http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Big Smile.gif


http://www.sandbros.com/mikesride/chevy/dmax/super/rear_stuffed.jpg


http://www.sandbros.com/mikesride/chevy/dmax/super/side_tilt.jpg





Few more pic's here:


http://www.sandbros.com/mikesride/chevy/dmax/super/dez.htm














Edited by: Mike330R

Great shots, I am more impressed with CST every time I see a pic of one. Looked like fun.


Dennis

Great articulation in that rear axle!http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Thumbs Up.gif Wish we could get that out of the front too.

so whatsthe cost for the lift and the shock set up . i have wheels i would just need the bigger tires. what width are you wheels and what is the exact tire size ?

who sells those wheels? and whats the brand again ? sizes ?

Lift is in the 2200 range, front shocks are in teh 230 each range and rears are around 170.


Wheels are KMC 17"x9.5 (wide). KMC does not have this model (XD325) anymore and I'd advise staying away from them for a couple months. They are having manufacturing issues right now. That's about all I know about that.



Tires are 34.9x12.5x17

Correction!


Front shocks w/ rezzies are 185 and rears w/o are 140.





Mike

Hey Mike,


That D/A sure looks alot better than that Furd that was towing around the SA Next Level for the Extreme dune tour... Was that you we met up with Nick in Winchester bay? We were the ATV oil tank guys that were with the Out4sand crew..


Trucks looking good with the CST on it!


~Jarrod


se7enracing

Jarrod,


No that was not me, I was not able to make that trip due to me having a real job http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Cry.gif





That furd had and has issues over heating, can't figure out the problem.

Mike, couldn't help but notice that your into sandquads. Ever make it to Sandmountain in NV. I'll be down in Dumont on presidents day in Nov. Here's a pic of my sandride with street tires for tuning and gett'n the mail two blocks away. BTW, how adjustable are the front Fox shocks and were the hoops bolt on or welded up.


http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/uploads/659_DSCN0295.JPG

Mike, couldn't help but notice that your into sandquads. Ever make it to Sandmountain in NV. I'll be down in Dumont on presidents day in Nov. Here's a pic of my sandride with street tires for tuning and gett'n the mail two blocks away. BTW, how adjustable are the front Fox shocks and were the hoops bolt on or welded up.








Whoa I bet that's the fastest way to fetch mail in all the USA http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Big Smile.gif
What's in that thing?


I have not been to Sandmountain yet, but will some time. I usually go to Glamis. (south end on Thanksgiving if your interested)


Here's the current status of my quad. It's getting a face lift and will be finished in September:


http://www.sandbros.com/files/mike_qbuild04/8-2-04/SIDE.jpg

BTW, how adjustable are the front Fox shocks and were the hoops bolt on or welded up.





Only way to adjust these is to have them revalved. I think they will do it free if it's way off. Mine seem a tad stiff on the road and perfect off-road.


The hoops are bolt on provided you use their upper control arm replacement.


Here's a couple pic's. Notice how the control arm drop down brackets mount to the frame.


http://www.sandbros.com/mikesride/chevy/dmax/lift/hoop.jpg





http://www.sandbros.com/mikesride/chevy/dmax/lift/hoop_install.jpg

What would be the best PSI to run these tires at for longest life?

Mike, my bike's got an 85 GS1150cc Suzuki motor in it. It's been pushed to 1230cc with Wiseco pistons and webcams. The turbo is a Garrett T25 with a slightly larger impeller for cooler air. Right now I only run between 7-9 lbs of boost on C16. A buddy of mine runs 11+ lbs of boost and has problems ripping the paddles of the tires. I couldn't afford that, hence lower boost.


I really like your bike. It looks immaculate. I'm assuming its a CT330 kit? They make nice stuff. I actually had an 88 TRX way back when. Sold it back in 95 to pick up a banshee. Although I like my banshee, its not half as nimble as the TRX was. Sometimes I wish I never would'a never parted with it.


I can't get over how much I like your truck and dual shock setup but I'm not concerned about the ride quality. My trucks a daily driver mostly on the freeway and around town and doubling up on the shocks can sometimes mean doubling up on the stiffness. Thats why I'm curious about the adjustability Does the company that installed them have a website of phone number so I can ask a couple more questions?


Again your bike and your truck look awesome.


Rich.http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Clap.gif

Rich,


My motor is a CT 350 powervalve.


As for the truck the ride quality got much better. I did change the rear leafs to 1/2 ton srpings (adding air bags for towing) so that also helped alot. If you want a better ride I'd suggest different leafs especially if your driving mostly on the highway.


You can call Fox Racing Shox directly and ask questions.
619-596-9820. Andrew should answer the phone and he can answer any questions you have.





Thanks for the props! It's a dream come true for me http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Approve.gif

Wow that looks very nice...guess i gotta choose a diff set of rims....


Are those the fox 2.0 series. Did they have a problem with the eyelet size on the shock being too small for the shock mount on the rear diff? A real good friend of mine was telling me they were having issues with that and that alot of companies were using the bilstiens on the rear( he works sales at 4 wheel parts here in nor cal so i figure his statement is valid)


Nice quad......do you know what happened to chris from socalquads.com? I met him at pismo about 2 years ago right after he finished his 400 and talked to him a few times on exriders.com then no more post or e mails..........

Yes these are the 2.0 and yes ORW had to make new inserts for these shocks for the rear. They were aware of it before they mounted them. Not a huge deal.


They also had to grind a small amount off the upper shock mounts.

[QUOTE=Mike330R]Yes they are real :) Painted from a friend in CT. He is very good at it! he will buy you new emblems and a bowtie, paint, and ship to you. His e-mail is mp350@roostfest.com and his name is Walt. You can see some of his work at www.roostfest.com[/QUOTE (http://www.roostfest.com/QUOTE)]




Mike do you have a phone for Walt? I sent him $100 deposit a week ago and never heard back after 2 requests to confirm receipt. Getting a little worried.... Thanks!

I don't have a phone for him but I can asure you he is more than honest. He will take care of you for sure.


I am having him paint a gas tank for me for a 3 wheeler so I imagine your in line http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Big Smile.gif


I will mention it to him though.

Hey Mike, may I ask ball park figure for what you paid for the lift kit and install? I am thinking about buying a truck from North County GMC in Escondido and some of them have been lifted by their company TAG Motorsports. but they want like 7k EXTRA on the price of the truck for the ones they did lift. NO WAY am i paying that much for it. unless that is what they actually do cost.


Nice truck and again thanks for any info


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7K sounds about right all said and done, Of course that would include rims/tires/shocks/labor as well...

Man the truck looks good! It is making me really anxious to get our '03 back from Baker Motorsports soon!!!Edited by: SEAN_at_TLT