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Mar 2, 2014 | 11:46 AM

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Never tried doing them on a smith machine. I can see how it would make it easier to keep the back straight with one.

Easier to keep good form on a Smith Machine. I still see too many people squatting on a Smith with their feet directly underneath them and their knees way out in front. Horrible on your knees. Makes mine hurt just watching them.

Mar 2, 2014 | 11:49 AM

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Yeah, that does sound painful. Probably lets them push a bit more weight, but if the form is bad it doesnt matter and will sideline you with an injury.

Mar 2, 2014 | 11:52 AM

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More weight because you're engaging other muscles. Almost defeats the purpose.

Mar 2, 2014 | 11:56 AM

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Here you go Tim. the profile views of the truck.

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Mar 2, 2014 | 12:08 PM

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Quote:

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More weight because you're engaging other muscles. Almost defeats the purpose.

Yup, instead of using all the weight to target specific muscle groups, you are watering down the workout.

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Here you go Tim. the profile views of the truck.

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That definitely looks a lot better. You have gotta get some new rims though!

Mar 2, 2014 | 12:13 PM

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That I do Tim. It needs new wheels and bigger tires.

Mar 2, 2014 | 12:22 PM

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Definitely. The factory ones are rather tame and too small now for the wheel openings. Get to it!

Mar 2, 2014 | 12:22 PM

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I'm actively looking for rims Tim.

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Mar 2, 2014 | 12:26 PM

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Find anything good yet?

Mar 2, 2014 | 12:28 PM

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A few Tim. Looking at a set from Granite alloys right now.

http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/Wheel...All&sort=Brand

Mar 2, 2014 | 12:37 PM

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Those look great. They only weigh 29#'s each as well so thats really good.

Mar 2, 2014 | 12:38 PM

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Also pondering these Tim. Lighter rims are a good thing especially when wrapping them with 35's.

http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/Wheel...All&sort=Brand

Mar 2, 2014 | 12:54 PM

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Those look good to. Thats an extra 16#'s of unsprung weight though.

Mar 2, 2014 | 12:56 PM

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That is true Tim. WOuld be beneficial to minimize the extra weight I add on to the truck. The granite alloy rims are looking good.

Mar 2, 2014 | 01:00 PM

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I'm thinking of going with the 18" rim size. Still gives me plenty of options and a good bit of sidewall.