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Feb 17, 2007 | 05:43 PM

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CounterMaker

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jsut was looking at the pic and i still dont like how small the bumper looks but tell me that thing wouldnt look mean as hell with an aftermarket bumper?

Feb 17, 2007 | 09:23 PM

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110Dave

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I hope that DR comes out with a 4.5" kit for the 08's soon as mine is due to come in March. I have their kit on my current 03 and love it.

Feb 18, 2007 | 01:15 AM

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metalman1320

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 110Dave

I hope that DR comes out with a 4.5" kit for the 08's soon as mine is due to come in March. I have their kit on my current 03 and love it.

That's what this is. A Donahoe Racing (DR) 4.5" kit on this 08. It's out...Call DC

Edit: I see now, the sway bar links were custom. Excuse my ignorance....

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Feb 21, 2007 | 07:43 AM

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jawdoc

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My 08 arrives in March as well. Considering the larger wheel wells can I fit 37's without a lift? Eventually a DR lift will go on once R+D is done.
Dave

Feb 21, 2007 | 08:50 AM

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EpicCowlick

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Can you take pics of the sway bar mods and other suspension issues? Some close-ups would be nice.

Feb 22, 2007 | 12:20 AM

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spatel23

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Great looking truck. two questions if you dont mind....

First, whats the deal with the warranty if you only put a 2.5 kit on and 35's because the actual tire that comes with the truck is almost a 35

Second, how does it ride? In regards to comfort and handling

Feb 22, 2007 | 09:57 AM

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DCSpecial

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37s won't fit without a lift. On the 4.5" we pulled the inner fender liner back on it.

Here's 35s with a 2.5" DR:
http://www.trucktoyzperformance.com/...p?imageid=5782

Warranty will vary by dealer. If they can prove that the lift and tires caused a problem, they may not cover it.

As far as ride, it rides as good or better than stock, IMO.

I'll see what I can do as far as pics...the trucks are already gone though. And DR , is working quick on making the pieces to make these kits a true bolt on deal soon.

Jul 29, 2007 | 10:38 PM

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Mike11C

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Nice truck!! I really dig the tires. They look very aggressive. I usually prefer a little more sidewall though. Call me old fashioned, but I don't get the larger diameter wheels. What's wrong with 15"?

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Jul 30, 2007 | 02:16 AM

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biz4two

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Originally Posted by Mike11C

Well actually...15" wheels would not fit over the brakes. That is really one of the BIGGEST reasons for the 17" and 18" wheels on 1/2 tons. They are installing larger brakes as OEM equipment. Which is a good thing...IMO.

Now for the SD's...same reason there...larger brakes.

biz

Jul 30, 2007 | 09:37 AM

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mikedeason

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Yea, 18's on 37's would look better. The big wheels and no sidewall make me think of ballet slippers, escecially if the wheels are chromed.

Can you actually get 37's on a 4.5" lift on the 08 w/out trimming?

What are the wheel specs on those Diamo's and are the Kuhmo's a 37X12.5?

Thanks.

Jul 30, 2007 | 11:02 AM

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Mike11C

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Originally Posted by biz4two

I hadn't really thought about the brakes, but now it makes a little more sense to have 17" or 18". I'm still not convinced that there is any benefit to having larger than that. I have 16" wheels on my truck and the brakes look massive. I can't imagine on having brakes big enough to require 20" or larger. I understand that a lower profile tire will have more stability during high speed maneuvers but a 4x4 F350 is a bit too top heavy for that anyway.

Thanks for the "heads up".