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JimmyV · 03-14-2004, 06:23 PM

You need to jack that truck up about 4 inches.

polarisman_04 · 03-14-2004, 06:59 PM

Good Idea Jimmy! Then he will get about 5 mpg and toast his engine!!
Yea, I know what you mean about offroad.. man we wont be able to go offroad up here until like August!

michael9688 · 03-14-2004, 08:05 PM

nope no more lift except maybe a b/l to help clearance (front rubs at full lock full flex) right now it needs a fuel pump, gas tank, and lines/wiring all replaced

if i nail the gas tank with a hammer it starts right up

polarisman_04 · 03-14-2004, 09:50 PM

Time to buy a Chevy!

PolarisINDY500 · 03-14-2004, 10:07 PM

wow, i havent responded to my own thread in a long time....

ummmm, yeah

michael9688 · 03-14-2004, 11:46 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by polarisman_04
Time to buy a Chevy!

o hell naw

rgoers · 03-15-2004, 07:49 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Cazwell
... I have a gallon of gas under the hoods of all our cats, in my secret rack , ne one interested in one?

Caz,

Don't leave us hanging! How do you carry a gallon under the hood??? I have Cats... might be interested...

JimmyV · 03-15-2004, 03:39 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by michael9688
nope no more lift except maybe a b/l to help clearance (front rubs at full lock full flex) right now it needs a fuel pump, gas tank, and lines/wiring all replaced if i nail the gas tank with a hammer it starts right up

Exactly, I can tell the front rubs the wells from experience. The worst spot on those years is when turning the wheel most of them rub the front bumper. If you want to do any real offroading you have to lift it, otherwise it's not a whole lot better than a 2wd. Only better on flat land. I once had a 96 150 extended cab up 6 inches on 35's. Lifting doesn't do anything bad for gas mileage, only bigger tires do. And in that case, it's as simple as changing the axle gearing. If your worried about gas mileage, get a freakin moped,lol. I personally don't even pay attention to gas mileage or prices myself, I have enough more important worries in my life. I know that I never buy things for the gas mileage or efficiency, and I probably never will.

PolarisINDY500 · 03-15-2004, 04:13 PM

well if u own a real truck, like a full size truck, your purpose for buying it is obviously for towing, 4x4, or some other use...and not for good gas mileage...with the exception of a diesel for highway miles

i dont worry about gas prices or mileage. first i own what i have because its what i want. and im fully aware of how it performs. and im happy about it.

and there would be no way in hell id ever buy a lil 4 banger kia, honda, or something of that nature...just no way

ArcticKid · 03-15-2004, 04:19 PM

I agree with PolarisIndy, I mean, if you buy a truck, you better know that you're not going to get the same gas mileage is a Geo. The only "real" purposes for a truck is towing, hauling, stuff that hort of nature. It's not going to be a Geo where you can only fit a backpack in.

michael9688 · 03-15-2004, 05:58 PM

ummm and offroad/ helping girls into it

michael9688 · 03-15-2004, 05:59 PM

plus i like the look of the ricer boys sitten in there echo cars when i roll up a little to close.

JimmyV · 03-15-2004, 07:42 PM

Now that's the spirit! lol, we don't need the good gas mileage.

PolarisINDY500 · 03-16-2004, 01:24 AM

emagine rollin up and seein this...

both are 250's sittin on semi bags

PolarisINDY500 · 03-16-2004, 01:26 AM

here too

PolarisINDY500 · 03-16-2004, 01:28 AM

close up of the suspension

...these were chillin in the parking lot at my recent trip to the silverdome...

michael9688 · 03-16-2004, 03:20 PM

those are to big and to unfuctional for my liking

polarisman_04 · 03-16-2004, 04:14 PM

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Originally posted by PolarisINDY500
emagine rollin up and seein this...

both are 250's sittin on semi bags

When did you take a picture of my truck?

PolarisINDY500 · 03-16-2004, 08:23 PM

yeah those are rediculous...but hey, i wouldnt mind driving it

im assuming they air down the bags when the get on the city streets, but its still high as hell

michael9688 · 03-16-2004, 09:19 PM

nope i wouldnt either. i think id mostly drive it aired down. lotta time put into those though