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  1. tRidiot

    Small lift upcoming, need to buy some tires

    Recently put on new 20x9 wheels with +18 offset. Doing a smallish lift, because of offset, I can't do spindles like I wanted, but will probably just go for around 2.5" key lift and 1" rear spring spacers. Putting in new shocks as well, likely the Bilstein 5100s. I'm trying to make a decision on...
  2. tRidiot

    Post your pics with wheel, tires & lift specs

    Well.... crap. I was told by multiple tire shops that that would not work for me. Wish I would have known... they all told me negative offsets were going to be a no-no, they would cause rubbing without a major (6"+) lift. I've got 20x9 with 285/50r20s, looking to do a modest 2.5-3" level (1"...
  3. tRidiot

    Time to start my own lift thread

    Yeah, I can't see myself going over 3" ever, honestly. I could be wrong, and if I change my mind later, if I do spindles now, it'll leave plenty of room to do key lift later. Just that I drive a ton and between ride quality and gas mileage, it might be problematic. I already spend $400-600 a...
  4. tRidiot

    Time to start my own lift thread

    The other question is brake lines... I've read I most probably could get by with my stock brake lines with the 3" lift spindles, but... if I have to put spacers on because of my wheel offset, that shouldn't affect the brake lines in an adverse way any more than without the spacers, right? In...
  5. tRidiot

    Time to start my own lift thread

    Ok, so here is my truck, a 2004 Tahoe LT 2WD with 238k on it. I've had it for 6 years or so. I like it, but I have decided I want to go from a more "street" look with the chrome wheels (I just replaced those) and such to a slightly more aggressive look with a small lift, some bigger tires...
  6. tRidiot

    Level question newbie

    Got my truck on a lift yesterday with a guy who knows a good bit about suspension stuff. He checked, my ball joints are good, and I have torsion bars in the front. I see now how things all fit together, I think the plan is going to be the front lift with with the keys, replace shocks with...
  7. tRidiot

    Second Battery

    FYI, I ended up putting in an Odyssey 34/78 AGM battery in the 2nd location near the passenger firewall. That thing is a beast. I've separated all my audio electrical from the truck's system (except the headunit) and all my electrical troubles are gone. Love it. I've got 3 alts, one stock 145A...
  8. tRidiot

    need stereo suggestions

    Not the best pic, but I think mine looks pretty damn good.
  9. tRidiot

    Tpms question

    They never were paired properly, I guess. One shop wanted over $100 to do it, I passed. Looked up how to do it online, but I seem to remember you had to use your factory remote, which I didn't have. Have a 2-way paging alarm installed and don't use the factory keyless entry fob. I dunno, haven't...
  10. tRidiot

    Tpms question

    My TPMS have never worked since I put aftermarket wheels on, even after replacing with new sensors. And I've never been able to get into the menu for the TPMS. The light is on 95+% of the time. I've considered pulling the bulb for the TPMS when I had the dash apart to fix the stepper motors...
  11. tRidiot

    Level question newbie

    Honestly, I'm not familiar enough with this stuff to know. I would like to get a lift put on, probably 2-3", but I know so little about it, I don't even know what to look for to know I'm getting the right stuff. I've been told by a friend if I put a lift on, I also need new ball joints, bushings...
  12. tRidiot

    Level question newbie

    Odd... I have 285/55/20s on my 2004 2wd with no suspension mods. Zero rubbing.
  13. tRidiot

    Lets talk about tires?

    Offset of 20... meaning +20? Or -20? This appears to be the sticking point. They told me a 22 would work if it weren't a negative offset. The more I look into this, the more I think I want to go with 22s, no matter what. I think I should just save up and do what needs to be done to manage it...
  14. tRidiot

    Lets talk about tires?

    From what I'm hearing from the shops I've been to, because in the 10" width all of these wheels are a -18 offset, I won't be able to run a 10". They've told me even with a massive suspension lift, I'd be required to do a lot of trimming to fit a 10" wheel unless it had a positive offset or at...
  15. tRidiot

    Lets talk about tires?

    The wheels I am looking at are 20x10 and -18 offset, so my understanding is, this sets them out farther, so it should help even more, correct? If that's the case, I think the 295s should be pretty nice.
  16. tRidiot

    Lets talk about tires?

    I don't know if the Z71 package makes a difference or not? Mine is just a plain old LT model, though I've changed out the grill and bumpers to be color-matched black, so a lot of people think it's a Z71. I know there are some suspension differences, aren't there? If I can go with a 20x10 and...
  17. tRidiot

    Lets talk about tires?

    I have aftermarket 20s, running 285/50R20 Toyos and no mods whatsoever. I think my wheels are probably 20x9, but I couldn't say for sure. The chrome is shot on my wheels, so I am about to buy new ones, probably Fuel Assaults, 20x10 was my thought, but maybe I should do 20x9? I don't know any way...
  18. tRidiot

    Modifying air intake

    So I'm looking for a way to place a 3rd battery under the hood. I was thinking a few years back I saw someone had replaced their air intake box with another battery tray, and had shortened their intake to allow the room. Maybe even diverted it downward? Anyways, I was wondering if there is any...
  19. tRidiot

    Second Battery

    I did this some time ago... now I want to upgrade that battery to a Group 31 AGM battery, if possible, as well as add another, 3rd battery, also a Group 31 AGM. Main battery is for the truck off of one 145A alternator, other 2 batteries for my stereo off a 2nd 300A alternator. I was thinking I...
  20. tRidiot

    Box for 2 12 inch subs

    Here it is: Hot swappable with custom power cable - Neutrik connectors from Parts Express. I can put a few things back there: Peeking out - Very good output out of this setup.
  21. tRidiot

    Box for 2 12 inch subs

    If you want to go to the trouble of building a center console, there is plenty of room in there for a nice downfiring sub. I have 2 boxes for my truck. One is for 3 JBL W15 GTI mkIIs without the 3rd row seat - something like 8 cubes, maybe more, I can't remember offhand. It's ugly and I built...
  22. tRidiot

    LED bulbs

    Anyone know where I can get a lens for the puddle lights? The one on my pass side mirror keeps falling out, especially when I go through a car wash... it's always hanging out and I have to pop it back in and finagle it (like that word? lol) around a little bit to get it to stay in, but it's...
  23. tRidiot

    Black Bear still making fan harnesses?

    I'm not too worried about power... I'm running three alternators. Just worried about melting the circuit, as it appears that is what it is doing now, repeatedly. Thanks for the information. I'm going to have to make a decision to try them again or to go for something else. <sigh>
  24. tRidiot

    Black Bear still making fan harnesses?

    Thanks for the tips... I was just finding some of that info myself. Question, however... I have read a few reviews of the Dorman fans that have said they are pulling excessive amperage, well above what they are rated for. I assume this is possibly why I keep melting my harness/relays, fan...
  25. tRidiot

    Black Bear still making fan harnesses?

    I've got an '04 Tahoe. I bought a Black Bear harness... added aftermarket fans, had it all professionally installed by my MECP-certified tech. Two of the relays melted (a common problem I've seen looking around), and so has subsequently one of my fan connectors. He's rewired things a couple of...

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