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Old Mar 15, 2010 | 05:07 PM
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Old Mar 15, 2010 | 07:01 PM
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thats my style right there!!!.. got some more info then just a pic?
 
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Old Mar 15, 2010 | 07:45 PM
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Old Mar 15, 2010 | 07:47 PM
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nice truck
 
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Old Mar 15, 2010 | 07:56 PM
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you probably think i'm a d!ck but i do like your truck. 80-86 is my favorite bodystyle and and groundhawgs and gumbo mudders are my favorite treads. get some more info up and welcome to fte
 
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Old Mar 16, 2010 | 12:08 AM
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NIIICCEEE heres my 81 waitin 4 her lift n tires ha cant wait
 
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Old Mar 16, 2010 | 02:12 AM
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1986 4x4 supposed rebuilt 302 4 speed manual trans 6 inch suspension lift 3 inch body lift 36" tires, just got it legal yesterday now gotta learn how to drive a stick good
 
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Old Mar 16, 2010 | 09:37 AM
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And gotta get to pass inspection. It apparently failed for being 3" too high plus other minor things
 
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Old Mar 16, 2010 | 09:39 AM
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Could I essentially switch tires with smaller whch would lower it and pass inspection?
 
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Old Mar 16, 2010 | 10:01 AM
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Could I essentially switch tires with smaller whch would lower it and pass inspection?
That is possible. What size are the current tires? In the pics, they appear to be in the 33-36" range. If they're 36", dropping to a 30" would net 3" lower. In order to drop 3" in ride height, you need to drop 6" in tire diameter.
 
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Old Mar 16, 2010 | 10:21 AM
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Read up. There 36". (informative , not bring a dick) so yes that should work. My buddy has 30" tires so.
 
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Old Mar 16, 2010 | 10:22 AM
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I really like that truck.
 
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Old Mar 16, 2010 | 10:34 AM
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Read up. There 36". (informative , not bring a dick) so yes that should work. My buddy has 30" tires so.
I didn't scroll back up to see if you listed the size, didn't figure I needed to know, as long as you did.
Yeah, 30" tires *should* drop it 3" overall. The inspector will likely know you're just trying to get around the limit, but typically they can't do anything about it. The cop down road, after you put your tires back on, *may* be able to do something about it though......
 
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Old Mar 16, 2010 | 10:40 AM
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Lol true. How hard is it to take out the 3" body lift . If can't get tires. ......
 
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Old Mar 16, 2010 | 10:49 AM
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Well, I'm not sure what all would be involved with taking out the body lift, but it's not a quick easy task.
Just for reference, you said it's 3" too high to pass. What item do they use as a baseline for the hieght rule? Bumper or headlight, or some other point on the vehicle?
 
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