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Old 11-04-2011, 06:17 AM
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Not sure which wheels to use, black are Pro Comp and aluminium are
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Old 11-04-2011, 06:31 AM
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what suspension kit is that? where did you get it?
as far as wheels. i like the black. BUT i think the aluminum will look better.
 
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Old 11-04-2011, 06:41 AM
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what suspension kit is that? where did you get it?
as far as wheels. i like the black. BUT i think the aluminum will look better.
I like the black also. Kit is 6" Skyjacker w/nitrogen shocks, pitman arm and d-link xtra.
 
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holy **** you are lucky. I can only dream to get a lift kit and tires that expensive. Both wheels would work with your truck, i honestly can give you a suggestion as to which set to use.
 
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Nice score! I personally think the brighter aluminum wheels would look better; I think they would accentuate the truck's color.
 
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i agree you should go with the aluminums and sell me the black ones.
 
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Old 11-04-2011, 10:34 AM
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Sweet Jesus Stinky, what bank did you rob....

That my friend looks like a lot of goodys. I think either wheel will look and/or work well, but the M/T's should be a bunch lighter. With the additional weight of the tires, I would probably go with the aluminum.

I have that same pitman arm and drag link at home. I got them at a good price and will probably end up needing them by the end of the build.

Congrats man.
 
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i agree you should go with the aluminums and sell me the black ones.

I can still return the black ones for a full refund. I just think if i do i may regret it, they cost a few bucks more than the Micky T's too. I could just stack them and get a glass top cut for a new coffee table!
 
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Sweet Jesus Stinky, what bank did you rob....

That my friend looks like a lot of goodys. I think either wheel will look and/or work well, but the M/T's should be a bunch lighter. With the additional weight of the tires, I would probably go with the aluminum.

I have that same pitman arm and drag link at home. I got them at a good price and will probably end up needing them by the end of the build.

Congrats man.
I just started selling things i didn't need any longer like my old ipod, people buy anything on ebay and i quit smoking 3 years ago and put that money in a big bottle bank, and last my B'day is soon ( Nov. 13th ) so i took care of me this year!!
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Did you win the Lotto?

The MT's are really nice, Go with those but if you don't I would consider buying the Aluminum rims from you.
 
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That's one way to stimulate the economy.

Another vote for the aluminum M/T's.
 
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I just started selling things i didn't need any longer like my old ipod, people buy anything on ebay and i quit smoking 3 years ago and put that money in a big bottle bank, and last my B'day is soon ( Nov. 13th ) so i took care of me this year!!
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Congrats on quitting smoking, that's a big step and a real money saver for sure. Happy Early Birthday to you

I guess I should look into selling on eBay. I got all kinds of old crap (treasures I'm sure) layin' around.
 
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MT's all the way!
 
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very nicee! but you gotta go with the aluminum wheels. what size tires are those?
 
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What size tires are those?
39.5x13.5-16 Swamper Irok's
 


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