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Old Feb 5, 2012 | 09:35 AM
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Who's running 37's?

If your running 37's,what lift do you have?
What do you like or don't like about your lift?
Would you change anything if you can?

I do know that I would like to run 37x12.50x20 Nitto Trail Grapplers

I'm currently looking at Rough Country 6" F250 kit or BDS 6"

The last thing I want to do is buy the wrong stuff and not like the end results

What would you do?? You expert opinions are greatly appreciated
 
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Old Feb 5, 2012 | 10:33 AM
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At first I was running a BDS 8" all leaf kit with 37's. I only had alittle rubbing on the front end at full lockout.
The lift was all in all good to go! No probs.
Around the time I added the Road Armor bumper I installed a 2.5" front shackle kit...and added a 5.5" block to the rear.
So I guess as we speak I have a 10.5" lift with plenty of wheel travel. When it's time for new tires I will be moving up to Nitto Mud 38's or 40's.
 
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Old Feb 5, 2012 | 10:46 AM
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Originally Posted by dvldog458
At first I was running a BDS 8" all leaf kit with 37's. I only had alittle rubbing on the front end at full lockout.
The lift was all in all good to go! No probs.
Around the time I added the Road Armor bumper I installed a 2.5" front shackle kit...and added a 5.5" block to the rear.
So I guess as we speak I have a 10.5" lift with plenty of wheel travel. When it's time for new tires I will be moving up to Nitto Mud 38's or 40's.
Thanks for the info Dvldog. I appreciate it especially from a fellow X owner in NJ like myself.
 
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Old Feb 5, 2012 | 10:48 AM
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Can I assume that since you went with the BDS lift that you bought the actual X lift vs the F250 kit??
 
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Old Feb 5, 2012 | 10:55 AM
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Where in NJ are u?
Yeah I went with the Ex lift.....but I should have went with the 10" the 1st time around. I would have saved time and money.
Also, the rear driveshaft has to be lengthened. ( serious vibration if u dont ) The front was good to go. When I moved up to 10" I needed a longer one.

Keep us posted and take alot of pics of the build!
 
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Old Feb 5, 2012 | 11:08 AM
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Originally Posted by dvldog458
Where in NJ are u?
Yeah I went with the Ex lift.....but I should have went with the 10" the 1st time around. I would have saved time and money.
Also, the rear driveshaft has to be lengthened. ( serious vibration if u dont ) The front was good to go. When I moved up to 10" I needed a longer one.

Keep us posted and take alot of pics of the build!
I'm in South Jersey about 30 miles outside of Atlantic City. I definately plan on taking alot of pics. I'm just trying to get enought posts to post a signature first

So if I go with the 8" kit I will need a longer rear shaft? Whats a ballpark on the rear shaft cost?

Thanks again for the great info and your service to this great country
 
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Old Feb 5, 2012 | 11:08 AM
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I have a 7" lift on mine. I had 37's on it with like dvldog only a little rub at full turn on the spring. I went to a 36" tire but over the fall I sold them and getting 37" swamper M-16's
 
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Old Feb 5, 2012 | 11:14 AM
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Originally Posted by Lowboy44
I'm in South Jersey about 30 miles outside of Atlantic City. I definately plan on taking alot of pics. I'm just trying to get enought posts to post a signature first

So if I go with the 8" kit I will need a longer rear shaft? Whats a ballpark on the rear shaft cost?

Thanks again for the great info and your service to this great country

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I used a shop called Mr. Driveshaft in Wall Township. I think it was around $300 with new Spicer u-joints out the door painted, ready to install.
I'll see if I could find a link for ya.
 
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Old Feb 5, 2012 | 11:14 AM
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Originally Posted by High Intentions
I have a 7" lift on mine. I had 37's on it with like dvldog only a little rub at full turn on the spring. I went to a 36" tire but over the fall I sold them and getting 37" swamper M-16's
Thanks for the info High Intentions. It seems I'm getting help from the local guys..NJ and PA

What front bumper are you running?
 
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Old Feb 5, 2012 | 11:24 AM
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I'm using the Road Armor Titan II bumper. I grabbed it while it was on sale from Top Gun Customz.
 
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Old Feb 5, 2012 | 12:09 PM
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I have an 8" with kuhmo 37's (which i dont recomend, my last Toyo's were way better riding and wearing). I dont have any rubbing and did not lengthen the driveshafts.
 
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Old Feb 5, 2012 | 12:12 PM
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Does anyone still make shackle lifts for these? I havent seen one in a long time.
 
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Old Feb 5, 2012 | 12:24 PM
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6" Procomp with 37" Toyos on 17's. Rubs slightly on the springs at full lock.

 
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Old Feb 5, 2012 | 12:28 PM
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Originally Posted by MRyanF
I have an 8" with kuhmo 37's (which i dont recomend, my last Toyo's were way better riding and wearing). I dont have any rubbing and did not lengthen the driveshafts.
Thanks for the info..Do you have any pics yopu can post?
 
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Old Feb 5, 2012 | 12:29 PM
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Originally Posted by archtaan
6" Procomp with 37" Toyos on 17's. Rubs slightly on the springs at full lock.

Thanks for the info Arch, your X looks great. I really like the black wheels on the truck. If you did the lift again would you have gone with the 8" lift?
 
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