Squeaky bils & new shoes

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So, I've had some squeak coming from the front end for a while. Finally got to me, and took the truck into the shop. They said was it coming from the drivers side shock. Kinds ****** me off, cause they only have about 5-6k miles on them. Having it replaced this Thursday, and using this as an opportunity to set the bils at 2.8. The 1.5" of rake bugs me everytime I look at it. Currently at 44 front and 45.5 rear. Should look closer to level now. Will take post pics and measurements when done.
 

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And...my new wheels showed up Friday, so having those put on Thursday as well. Fuel krank 20x10 -24 offset.

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Snapped a quick pick after I picked up truck from shop. Will post more pics and info in abit
 

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Looks great!


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Thanks! Very happy with the outcome. Looks level to the eye now! Fronts are about 44.75 . Wheels stick out about another half inch, aprox 3" from fender. Almost changed my mind about these wheels last minute, but glad I didn't. Started to get dark, but able to get in a few more pics.
 

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Looks great, how's the ride now with bills at 2.8"?

What size tires are those?

Could you please post a pic of front suspension showing cv angles etc?

I'm on fence of doing this same lift setup in next few weeks.
 
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Rides great. Feels better than before, honestly. Don't know if that's all in my head or not. Could be cause the bils are brand new. Could be because I had the shop install this set, and I installed the first set? I think my install was fine, but might not have been torqed to exact specs, etc. Shop guy said upper shock mounts were worn, so those were replaced as well. I'll get some pics of suspension up here shortly.
 
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Looks great, how's the ride now with bills at 2.8"?

What size tires are those?

Could you please post a pic of front suspension showing cv angles etc?

I'm on fence of doing this same lift setup in next few weeks.
Thanks! Tires are 35x12.5 Toyo MTs
 
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Looks great, how's the ride now with bills at 2.8"?

What size tires are those?

Could you please post a pic of front suspension showing cv angles etc?

I'm on fence of doing this same lift setup in next few weeks.

Here ya go
 

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Did you install the lift yourself? How complicated and did you have to cut anything off?
 
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