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LMAO... 3 inches? Wow... lets start having a pool to see how long before those CV joints snap... will they even move without binding at that height?

1.5 inches is the rule of thumb, some people go up to 2 inches... some people crank them 1 inch and snap a CV axle just by looking at it funny (usually mimicking ABN's grille).
 
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Originally Posted by C.Blazer View Post
How are the mud grapplers on quietness? I want either a set of them or the trail grapplers.
I dont think there is a such a thing called quietness with mud graps.
they sound like a airplane coming right at you

Originally Posted by Monkeyman View Post
Let us know how your front suspension parts are wearing once you crank the Tbars 3".
Everything in my front suspension is brand new

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LMAO... 3 inches? Wow... lets start having a pool to see how long before those CV joints snap... will they even move without binding at that height?

1.5 inches is the rule of thumb, some people go up to 2 inches... some people crank them 1 inch and snap a CV axle just by looking at it funny (usually mimicking ABN's grille).
my cv axles are brand new, so i should be good for awhile
 
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the biggest question i have about doing a lift is the stability of the truck after. i've had a few rather rapid maneuvers, and sometimes (ok, most of the time) i drive my Blazer like it NOT a typical SUV, ie, kinda agressive.

but i guess the fix for a little more stability is to get some rims with less off-set & wider rubber.
 
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Originally Posted by Dbrown843 View Post
I dont think there is a such a thing called quietness with mud graps.
they sound like a airplane coming right at you
This applies to any mud tire really. They roar going down the road, but they look bad ***. That's when turning the music up comes into play. A system helps too lol
 
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Originally Posted by old skool luvr View Post
the biggest question i have about doing a lift is the stability of the truck after. i've had a few rather rapid maneuvers, and sometimes (ok, most of the time) i drive my Blazer like it NOT a typical SUV, ie, kinda agressive.

but i guess the fix for a little more stability is to get some rims with less off-set & wider rubber.
If you're an aggressive driver, then I don't suggest you lifting your truck because you are just going to tip it over. My suspension is stiff but I know my limits to my truck and there has been a few times this year where it came close to going over...lol...
 
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Originally Posted by nj4x4blaze View Post
If you're an aggressive driver, then I don't suggest you lifting your truck because you are just going to tip it over. My suspension is stiff but I know my limits to my truck and there has been a few times this year where it came close to going over...lol...
thanks for that Dave (that was my suspicion).

i guess if i'm gonna lift my truck, i'll have to do the SAS, and that ain't happening any time soon.
 
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I just don't think a 3 inch T-bar crank is possible...
 
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Originally Posted by Sisk View Post
This applies to any mud tire really. They roar going down the road, but they look bad ***.
I recommend the BFG Mud terrains. I was surprised at how quiet they are. While still being amazing on the trails
 
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My Pro Comp Xtreme MT's are very quiet as well.
 
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Originally Posted by Sisk View Post
This applies to any mud tire really. They roar going down the road, but they look bad ***. That's when turning the music up comes into play. A system helps too lol
hahahaha very true, i have blown all my speakers,
i love the roar, people just look around when i pass them and think its a huge semi is coming after them.

Originally Posted by oktain View Post
I just don't think a 3 inch T-bar crank is possible...
it is, your just putting them up as much as they can till they cant anymore.
 


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