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    best shocks for 6" lift?

    Yup, I have Bilstiens on my truck. It rides very smooth and comfortable. Especially for a 3/4 ton with a 6" lift and 35" tires.
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    Snow driving

    My truck does quite well in the snow. The tires (Dick Cepek AT2s) surprised me at how well they grip the ice - much better than the BFG ATs I had on my other Suburban. The G80 makes a huge difference. Driving through a foot of snow isn't a problem, barely makes a difference, just need a...
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    What kind of mileage do you get?

    My Suburban gets between 9 & 11 MPG. It runs a little rich, I think. Probably something to do with the HyperChip...
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    Need grill help ASAP!

    Good to know. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I727 using Tapatalk
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    Need grill help ASAP!

    LMC truck has reproduction grills for about $150. partsgeek.com might be able to a little better on the prices. That's if you want to go with new or if the junk yard is wanting too much money...
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    The Offroad Wheel and Tire Thread

    I'm running 315/75-16 tires on 12" wide wheels. There's no rubbing on flat surfaces, but I have evidence of rubbing...
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    Tires?

    Tire Rack has Dick Cepek 315/75-16 FCII for about $285.
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    Tires?

    Is the body lift cheaper than a 6" suspension lift? I know cranking the torsion bars is free... Are you going to use the stock rims? My rims are 12" wide and look really good with the tires. If you're running 7" wide rims you may run into more issues. I'm also running Dick Cepek FC IIs. I...
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    What temps do your heaters put out?

    Has your engine temperature changed? Might be the thermostat.
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    What did you do to your offroad truck today?

    My winshield washer pump didn't work when I bought the truck. Now that we're supposed to have a snow storm tomorrow I decided to find out what's wrong. Of course I chose Christmas day when everything is closed, but that's ok. I found the pump under the left battery tray. In the process of...
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    Sidewall Puncture - Can it be fixed?

    Thanks guys, I won't push the safety issue. I'll take it to a reputable tire shop and see what they say (I think I know the answer). I have the money for a new tire, I'd rather spend the money on other things though. Definetly not vandalisim. It was punctured on the inboard side of the tire...
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    Sidewall Puncture - Can it be fixed?

    I've got Dick Cepek FCII 315/75-16 tires. One of my new tires (about 200 miles on it) was punctured on the sidewall. It's about half way between the tread and the rim, looks like I ran over a stick or something (I don't remember running over anything, came out the next morning to a flat tire)...
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    Blazerfest 13 at Hollister Hills 07/2012

    Wow, all of those trucks are very purpose built! Pretty wild.
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    What did you do to your offroad truck today?

    Been having A/C problems - not blowing very cold... Determined that the pump is weak and needs to be replaced. It's cool enough to keep somewhat comfortable in 104* heat while driving on the highway. The A/C repairs will come after I rebuild the steering and front suspension components...
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    What did you do to your offroad truck today?

    Just got it off the transporter!
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