pmipmatt73
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| 02/26/2007 12:57 PM |
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hey anyone know how to solve this problem???... im not too worried about it but if i can raise it to where it looks like it did before ill do it.
[img]http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c196/pmipmatt73/SSPX0070-1.jpg[/img]
(bumper dropped from body lift)
not sure what the bumper height requirements are in florida either... ill have to look em up.
is there rear bumber brackets or something for it? any other ideas?
and just being curios here... how much more lift will i need to fit 35" tires, cuz 35's would be pretty nice, not sure if the truck will lose power or anything tho... |
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webby4x4
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| 02/26/2007 1:21 PM |
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There are two options for your rear bumper... You can either use a gap pan, or you can use new bumper brackets to raise it. There's a really great shop in Florida you can call and ask questions about the laws, parts to get, etc. Call (813) 264-7122 (XTreme Jeep Sales and Service in Tampa) and ask for Rob Stapleton - be sure to tell him that Rick Webster sent you.
As far as going to 35's - you're really going to have to open the wallet on that one. In addition to the new lift (likely a suspension lift, unless you get really Redneck on us), you'll have to spring for new gears and tires.
If it were my truck, and I was on a tight budget (which I usually am), I would get some wear out of the 33's for now and enjoy your new ground clearance. Going to 35's will really suck the power out of your truck and put a LOOOOOTTTTT of stress on your drivetrain. Oh yeah, you'll likely have to upgrade your brakes too, if you want to do it right.
Hope I'm not a buzz-kill!
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SnoMan
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| 02/26/2007 1:30 PM |
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| I would get a gap filler and leave bumper where it is now. |
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pmipmatt73
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| 02/26/2007 2:15 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by SnoMan
I would get a gap filler and leave bumper where it is now.
where would i buy one?
thats what i wanted to do (didnt know if they were even made, but i kinda figured they were out there.) because if i raised the bumper i might be violating a law, and if i raised it, it would show the spare quite a bit, and probably more frame. |
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SnoMan
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| 02/26/2007 5:19 PM |
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| Worst case senario, any sheet metal shop could make you one up and even out of stainless steel if you want too. |
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primetimek5
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| 02/27/2007 8:29 AM |
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| on my old 1990 i flipped & turned the brakets around to give it the lift.
but i would not use it to pull anything .(the bumper)
use a bolt on hitch for that |
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SnoMan
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| 02/27/2007 8:44 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by primetimek5
on my old 1990 i flipped & turned the brakets around to give it the lift.
but i would not use it to pull anything .(the bumper)
use a bolt on hitch for that
And if you raised the bumper, a bolt on receiver hitch would hang down further below it and stick out like a sore thumb! |
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pmipmatt73
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| 02/27/2007 10:21 AM |
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yeah i tow a few trailers quite a bit, so im not gunna do that to the bumper, im gunna take it up to a shop and have it done like snow says...
thanks 4 the replies. |
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ChevyMan0784
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| 02/28/2007 1:15 AM |
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| Performance Accessories should have a gap guard for the bumper for your application. |
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pmipmatt73
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| 02/28/2007 1:43 PM |
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i cant find it, and from what i understand is that theres only front gap guards for the truck they dont make rear gap guards either. i was thinking of buyin some... the front doesnt look to bad, but the exaust manifold is kinda exposed, so i guess i should get some. i wanted to get back gap guards as well but i dont think they sell them.
and i havent even seen any rear bumper brackets either.
i guess im gunna have take the truck up to 4 wheel parts and see if they can help me out, id love to hear that theres a bumper filler out for my truck. |
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ChevyMan0784
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| 02/28/2007 10:11 PM |
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| they should be able to find what you need man. you can always just buy rear gap guards for something else of about the same size. You can easily cut polyurethane and drill the holes in it for the attatchment screws. |
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gimmie fuel gimmie fire gimmie that which I desire-James Hetfield
*Never give an Irish man good cause for revenge.
*Guns dont kill people, but they sure help!!
*98% OF AMERICANS SAY 'OH S**t' BEFORE GOING IN THE DITCH ON A ICEY ROAD.
THE OTHER 2% ARE FROM ALASKA, AND THEY SAY, 'HOLD MY BEER AND WATCH THIS |
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pmipmatt73
Street Queen
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| 03/01/2007 10:24 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by ChevyMan0784
they should be able to find what you need man. you can always just buy rear gap guards for something else of about the same size. You can easily cut polyurethane and drill the holes in it for the attatchment screws.
yeah. |
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