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So a 6.5" sidewall height...

Not low-profile but not really offroad. What type of tires are you looking at? Street or more of an offroad style?


The rims will look good and sit nicely on there, though you might need some small spacers to push them out flush with the fenders... then again, the tires might have a bit of bulge to them since I can't recall what the width is of the stock wheels.


with what you are describing, it makes me think of lkout's old truck...


Though, imagine an inch or so higher with, I assume to be similarly sized wheels, though not sure since I cannot find the exact size of them in the above picture anywhere else.

Personally, I would possibly go with a smaller(read that shorter) tire just to give it more of a road type of stance rather than kinda in-between. However, with the setup that I am seeing in my head, please leave a 1" rake. :lol: I personally think it would look right at home on the above mentioned suspension setup.


The paint work, color-matching all the plastics, will look great! The chrome bumpers, wheels and possibly a grille insert will tie all of it together.


hell, this one had a great stance. Granted, it's not a 4x4.. but I am thinking something similar is possible to be achieved.

Gdeorta said:

anyone have any specs on the black one, tire size, 2wd z71?

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Truck: 2006 Colorado Z85

Factory/dealer equipment:
2.8L L4
5spd
3.42 rear axle
manual everything

Exterior mods:
Helo 835 18" rims
235/55/18 Falken tires
Z71 Large Fender Flares
Sir Michaels Roll Pan
Flat Black "Chevrolet" vinyl across tailgate(not in pics)
Flat Black Bowtie
Tail Light covers
Blue Marker/Driving Lights
HID system from an Infiniti G35
Line Of Fire LED Strip
Blacked Out Third Brake Light
5% Tint
Debadged
DJM 3/3 drop
Helper Springs
Beltech Anti-Sway Bar

Interior mods:
DLS 6 1/2" door speakers
DLS 6x9's
JL 12" Sub
Scosche 550 amp
Custom power window setup with switches in the head liner
JVC head unit
Center Seat Delete

Engine:
PCM4less premium tune
Gutted primary cat
Flowmaster muffler dumped after secondary cat
K&N FIPK


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Now, back to the Z71 we have to lower. :lol:


James, ever think about looking into a smaller front differential that might bolt up? Smaller meaning shorter?

Me personally, find something that is different. :shrug:

Amazingly, it's kinda tough to do.

I have yet to see those 17s on a lowered truck.

Personally, I wouldn't want to be somewhere in the middle, something that doesn't look like you altered the suspension, something you could pick up off the dealer.

I would go with a lower series tire on the 17s, possibly give it a 2-3 to a 3-4 drop if able. Then again, I have always wanted a set of 20s because I love how they look, ESPECIALLY on a regular cab.

I would run a set of smooth/painted flairs, drop it with a rake still with some meaty (not low-profile but not something you see on every-day cars) and then flush up the wheels to the flares. Similar to the black one I posted earlier.

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So you are going to smooth flares, are they the Z71 or the ZQ8 ones?

Alright, measured mine.

For the front hangar, it is from where I have it marked in the picture.

From the top to the center of the bolt, 1.5"

From the top to the bottom of the hangar, straight through the bolt, about 2.75"



For the shackles, center of the top bolt to center of the bottom bolt, about 3.5"


Someone might want to verify these measurements.