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Old Aug 26, 2017 | 08:28 PM
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BDS 4"

I am bored with this hurricane, let's see some 2017's with the BDS 4" kit and 37's .
 
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Old Aug 26, 2017 | 08:59 PM
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Patiently waiting!
 
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Old Aug 26, 2017 | 09:12 PM
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One of these days I'll have to get some actual good photos of it. For now these will have to do.

I look forward to seeing what others have done.
 
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Old Aug 26, 2017 | 09:26 PM
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Love it, I think it's growing on me over the Carli 2.5". Now if I wait for the Carli 4.5" to come out soon, then I might be back to the struggle of choosing again. Nice truck btw Joel.
 
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Old Aug 26, 2017 | 10:08 PM
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Looks great! What size tires?
 
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Old Aug 26, 2017 | 10:18 PM
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Looks great! What size tires?
Tires are 37" Nitto Terra Grappler G2s. I think the combination of stock rims w/4" lift makes them look more subdued than you'd expect for 37" tires.
 
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Old Aug 26, 2017 | 10:54 PM
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Love it, I think it's growing on me over the Carli 2.5". Now if I wait for the Carli 4.5" to come out soon, then I might be back to the struggle of choosing again. Nice truck btw Joel.
Carli just posted pics of their 4.5 on Facebook, if you're going pintop, it's available now. Its way more capable than the BDS. Not that the BDS is bad, the Carli is just amazing.
 
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Old Aug 27, 2017 | 07:19 AM
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Tires are 37" Nitto Terra Grappler G2s. I think the combination of stock rims w/4" lift makes them look more subdued than you'd expect for 37" tires.
37's just look right on these trucks, it looks proportional to the body size. It's a big *** truck lol.
 
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Old Aug 27, 2017 | 07:56 AM
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37's just look right on these trucks, it looks proportional to the body size. It's a big *** truck lol.
Agreed, they need a 37! The 6" with 38's looks nice too but it's just not practical for a daily.
 
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Old Aug 27, 2017 | 07:58 AM
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Carli just posted pics of their 4.5 on Facebook, if you're going pintop, it's available now. Its way more capable than the BDS. Not that the BDS is bad, the Carli is just amazing.
I saw that but I fear their PinTop kit is going to be $4500, you can get a BDS with arms and upgrade to Fox 2.5's for $2400, that's hard for me to justify simply for some different valving.
 
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Old Aug 27, 2017 | 03:05 PM
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Originally Posted by JoelPM
Tires are 37" Nitto Terra Grappler G2s. I think the combination of stock rims w/4" lift makes them look more subdued than you'd expect for 37" tires.
Couple follow up questions:

1. Are they 12.5, or 13.5 width?
2. Do you have a shot down the side showing how the tires fit inside the wells?
3. How tall is your truck at the "top outside corners" I am looking to do the exact lift and tires as you, however my garage door top is an arch and I am not sure I will have the clearance at the corners of the truck.

Thanks, your truck looks great!!

Josh
 
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Old Aug 28, 2017 | 09:47 AM
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looks real nice clark! How did the 37's affect power and braking? I am on the fence in choosing 35's or 37's. I have 35's now, but i want to go 4" with 37's. I understand there will some differences, i would think these motors have plenty left to roll 37's, just wondering if anybody has had regrets goin with a 37. Its not a daily driver, so MPG's and handling are not are not a big factor for me. I just don't want to be bummed after shelling out $1600 for a set of 37's!
 
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Originally Posted by jnuechte
Couple follow up questions:

1. Are they 12.5, or 13.5 width?
2. Do you have a shot down the side showing how the tires fit inside the wells?
3. How tall is your truck at the "top outside corners" I am looking to do the exact lift and tires as you, however my garage door top is an arch and I am not sure I will have the clearance at the corners of the truck.

Thanks, your truck looks great!!

Josh
Hi Josh,

1. The tires are 12.5 width.
2. See attached - tires fit pretty much flush with the side of the wells.
3. I'll try and get this in the next few days.




 
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Old Aug 28, 2017 | 08:39 PM
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2017 F250 6.2L Platinum Crew Cab with a 6” Fabtech 4-link suspension lift kit, Dirt Logic shocks and Dirt Logic dual steering stabilizer. Running Toyo Open Country MT 37x13.5x22 Tires on SOTA AWOL Rims, 22x10.5 -32 Offset. Removed 4WD valance on front bumper and added 2WD valance, tinted and debadged. Only slight trimming was needed on the valance.






 
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Old Aug 29, 2017 | 07:00 PM
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Originally Posted by JoelPM
Hi Josh,

1. The tires are 12.5 width.
2. See attached - tires fit pretty much flush with the side of the wells.
3. I'll try and get this in the next few days.




Thanks so much, yeah thats the exact look I like. I am not a fan of much if any tire sticking out past the truck, I am also not a big fan of adding flares. If you get around to measuring your height that would be greatly appreciated. Thanks so much!

Josh
 
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