Going to look at a Dmax tomorrow suggestions?

[txarkitekt]

Easy come, easy go... But still, nice ass truck fool! I am sure it will be where you want it within the next few months. I agree on the paint work from Dan...and the exhaust, EFILive, CAI, little lift, HIDs, but 20" wheels is gunna be too much. Just do some 18" wheels and get a 10-ply tire with a taller sidewall...

[1slow01z71]

Easy come, easy go... But still, nice ass truck fool! I am sure it will be where you want it within the next few months. I agree on the paint work from Dan...and the exhaust, EFILive, CAI, little lift, HIDs, but 20" wheels is gunna be too much. Just do some 18" wheels and get a 10-ply tire with a taller sidewall...

Gotta have the 20s to fit the 16" wilwood rotors in there that Im getting.

Also talked to a trans builder today, when I sell the Z Im getting a built trans first so I can load up a 500rwhp/1100ft-lb tune

[ChevyLee]

Gotta have the 20s to fit the 16" wilwood rotors in there that Im getting.

Also talked to a trans builder today, when I sell the Z Im getting a built trans first so I can load up a 500rwhp/1100ft-lb tune

what what happen to i will leave it alone for a few. that was a quick few
just playn with you Cody. sounds like you have a lot of nice things planed

[1slow01z71]

what what happen to i will leave it alone for a few. that was a quick few
just playn with you Cody. sounds like you have a lot of nice things planed

Its me I cant leave anything alone. The need/want for more power has overcome the want for wheels/tires first, Ill still get them before summer but the built trans will allow me to have alot more fun. Apparently 650ish rwhp is where guys start to bend connecting rods on the LLYs, I have an LBZ which has even stronger rods and a reinforced block so I should be a little safer. Ill run one of the 500-550rwhp tunes, just to be on the safe side, I dont want to do a motor swap on the Dmax.

[ChevyLee]

Its me I cant leave anything alone. The need/want for more power has overcome the want for wheels/tires first, Ill still get them before summer but the built trans will allow me to have alot more fun. Apparently 650ish rwhp is where guys start to bend connecting rods on the LLYs, I have an LBZ which has even stronger rods and a reinforced block so I should be a little safer. Ill run one of the 500-550rwhp tunes, just to be on the safe side, I dont want to do a motor swap on the Dmax.

im glad you dont want to do a motor swap on the d max that would be a pain
im hoping i can leave my lq9 alone for a few while i take care of some other things

[txarkitekt]

WTF? You are putting 16" Wilwood rotors on it???? Jesus, those bitches will be enormous! But, why the need for 16" rotors? Why not just get some 14" cross drilled/slotted ones and some 18" wheels? Save some cash and use it for other stuff... I just personally wouldn't go as big as 20" wheels on a 3/4 ton 4WD truck... I am not tellin ya what to do, just giving suggestions. But whatever you do, I am sure your truck will look badass!

[1slow01z71]

WTF? You are putting 16" Wilwood rotors on it???? Jesus, those bitches will be enormous! But, why the need for 16" rotors? Why not just get some 14" cross drilled/slotted ones and some 18" wheels? Save some cash and use it for other stuff... I just personally wouldn't go as big as 20" wheels on a 3/4 ton 4WD truck... I am not tellin ya what to do, just giving suggestions. But whatever you do, I am sure your truck will look badass!

Because I have alot of weight to stop and it will be even worse with 35s, I want to be able to stop very easily. 14" rotors arent going to make hardly any difference since stock are 13" remember Im not working with 1/2 ton stuff anymore it already ash decent sized brakes stock. The wilwood kit comes with 16" rotors which allows alot more leverage, and they come with 6 piston calipers instead of teh 4 piston calipers that come with some of the other oversized brake kits. Top of the line everything this time, Im not going to skimp, if I have to wait a little longer to get the best thats what Ill do. What does my truck being a 2500 have to do with running 20s? Have you seen a truck like mine with a small lift and 20/35s it looks pretty damn good.

I got the corsa turboback on last night, it sounds like Im driving a jet airplane now

[zeake]

20's ride better than 17 or 18 in bigger combos.

[txarkitekt]

Yeah, if you are going to be using the big brakes for what they were designed for---then go get em. I have seen some 15'' ones on trucks before and know that they can stop great, but 16"??? Damn--you'll be able to stop anything now! And with the aid of trailer brakes, you won't have a problem stopping at all! I have seen several 3/4 and 1 ton truck with 20" wheels--and they look good. I am not saying they don't, it just that I would personally run a slightly taller tire than a 35 series for a CCSB 3/4 4WD truck. I would do a 325/75/18 over a 325/35/20 any day of the week. Cody, you gunna be going off road at all? Doing any construction site visits? And mudding??? I know I would!

[1slow01z71]

Not 35 series 35 INCHES tall

20" BMF Black Machined Novakane 8s with 35x12.4R20 Mickey Thompson MTZs is what Ill be running. Here are the wheels


Remember 15" rotors with 4 piston calipers stop a truck that weighs 2000 less #s then my truck so I need a bit more stopping power to compete with that. Is it over kill? Probably. But if it keeps me from getting in just one wreck or saving some kids life who pulls out in front of me while Im pulling one of my old broncos on a low boy trailer then they will pay for theirself. Plus behind those wheels they will look pimp. No offroading just need 4wd to get back to the deer camp when it rains and the damn road gets slick and itll come in handy when I pour some more power to it.

20s with 35s on a 6" lift