So, today was supposed to be a GOOD day..

[jb666]

Thats a nice looking ride.  Man you're making me want to do that too..........

Thanks!
Next I'll be taking off the BSM's. I like the clean look.. And nothing's going to ding my doors now.

[Landonsrt]

I so have truck envy right now. Same color as my Z71. That looks great!! Im suprised you didnt go with the all terrains. Those mud terrains do look good though.

[Go Hogs Go]

Jeff,

What kind of rims are those?

[jb666]

Jeff,

What kind of rims are those?

The are Helos... Sorry, I meant to answer you...

Here's a cool comparison...

Before



After

[Landonsrt]

What suspension system did you go with??

[jb666]

What suspension system did you go with??

I bought all Rough Country components. I got everything from TopGunzCustoms online... Great place to deal with and 1/3 of the price of my local shop!!!!!!!!!

[jb666]

So, today we finished off the lift (finally). We put new keys in the front giving me 2" more, and 1 3/4" rear coil spring spacers. I wanted the nose up a bit higher than the rest so when the plow's on it's level, and it worked! Tomorrow we'll lengthen the plow chain then LET IT SNOW!!!!!!!!!  I'm ready!!

I swapped out the factory steps (they didn't stick out far enough) and put Black Powdercoated (Rampage) steps on... I love the look!!

The best part is, on a 100% level floor the nose is exactly 3/4" higher than the rear, which is exactly what it dropped when we put the plow on.

[captnsim]

Looking mighty mean Jeff. 

[jb666]

Thanks! I REALLY like the way the IFS rides.. Super smooth, even lifted!!!

[skip68]

    Looks great Jeff.   Now, about FLG and the HEMI..... 

[Landonsrt]

Put some pics up with the plow on. I want to see the level ride. Those black rims really set of the contrast to the silver. Looks awesome.

[jb666]

Put some pics up with the plow on. I want to see the level ride. Those black rims really set of the contrast to the silver. Looks awesome.

You've got it! Here's a shot of it on level ground, at Home Depot today...

I'll have pictures of it with the plow on by the end of this week.

[jb666]

Put some pics up with the plow on. I want to see the level ride. Those black rims really set of the contrast to the silver. Looks awesome.

As you requested, here are a few shots. With the blade OFF the ground the truck is 100% level, to the 1/16"!!! I was amazed... It took a lot of adjustments though, to get it this close, not to mention chain extensions, new mounting hardware, lowering brackets, etc...









When it stops raining I'll take a couple of shots with the blade up.

[Landonsrt]

Looking good! Maybe youll get some use out of it when the rain turns to snow.  Lovin the Avalanche!

[jb666]

Ok, I've been out driving around with it for the past 2 days.. The nose seems to be settling a bit, but I'm fine with that!! I have to say, lifted AND with the plow on it, this thing still drives as nice as my wife's Navigator!! I've never been a huge Chevy Truck fan, but compared to my Ford(s) this thing is a dream to drive

The thing looks like an over-grown Tonka Truck!!

[Foreman72]

 

man that looks awesome

do you have the exhaust note to match that mean look

[jb666]

man that looks awesome

do you have the exhaust note to match that mean look

NOPE! The truck sounds like a wimp and goes like a wimp... For now.. You know that'll change. A tune and an exhaust system later it'll be a bit better..

I didn't buy this thing for it's blazing speed and power, so I'm not disappointed like I was with my '06 Charger... This thing's pure comfort and SPACE.

[Foreman72]

man that looks awesome

do you have the exhaust note to match that mean look

NOPE! The truck sounds like a wimp and goes like a wimp... For now.. You know that'll change. A tune and an exhaust system later it'll be a bit better..

I didn't buy this thing for it's blazing speed and power, so I'm not disappointed like I was with my '06 Charger... This thing's pure comfort and SPACE.

o of course...but if you can't hear it coming...

its all good...as long as it can run you over it don't matter what it sound like

[jb666]

Well, I just ordered my train horn setup (I REALLY missed having my train horns...) and strobes.. So PART of the obnoxiousness will return soon...

[jb666]

So yesterday I had the factory exhaust cut off and Flowmaster 40's put in their place, out to (2) 3.5" chrome slash cut tips..

It woke the truck up.. Before, I couldn't even hear the thing run. It drove me crazy!!

Anwyays, I took this when it was 9 degrees out, but you get the idea...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NIMEEkeUJaw

And yes, the truck's got dirt, salt & sand all over it.. There's nothing I can do right now, everything's frozen solid 

[MoparManJim]

Love the sound man