Dean's '11 Crew Cab Budget Build

Need a before and after pic for a better visualization :D
Was thinking the same thing :shake:
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Nothing new really, but figured I'd update. Just been driving the wheels off of it and enjoying every second. Seems to handle much better with the new height. I've been able to take turns a good 10mph+ faster that I could with it leveled and the rear end feels a good bit tighter than before. I can also feel the road more. Can really tell the difference between new and old pavement and rides good on the highway.

When I was cleaning it up last weekend I noticed my high mount brake light housing had a bad crack in it, so I ordered this one. Should be here today.

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Finally got her cleaned up again and got some decent pics. Went on and gave the engine bay a quick detail too.

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Sometime this week I'll be ditching the extang solid fold for an undercover flex. Just keeps leaking really bad and nothing seems to help.
 
Ordered Moog Problem Solver UCA's and AcDelco inner and outer tie rod ends today. Hopefully I can get them all in by the end of the week and get it realigned.
 
I got all of the new front end parts in yesterday and the camber issue has gone away. Both upper ball joints were shot along with the outer tie rod ends. Must have worn out when I was leveled. The front end seems to ride better now too.

Have some goodies on the way for the truck as well. According to tracking, everything should be here Monday. If everything shows up, it will all be on by Tuesday evening.
 
Well, time for an update. I got 22" Polished Aluminum Tahoe LTZ Replicas and 285/40/20 Nankang SP-7 tires. I know everyone liked the TBSS more, but the price point of the Tahoes was closer to what I was wanting to spend. I really love the look and size of them so far, fits the size of the truck much better than the 20's. I'll get more pics once I get it cleaned up, but these will do for now.

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In due time, lol. Gotta recoup some funds first. No later than next spring though. Would like to have funds to do helper bags with the flip and they ain't cheap.