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Low2HighRise

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Just debadged the truck. Got tired if waxing around the stupid badges. Thinking about throwing on some fender flares. You guys think it will look alright on a leveled truck with stock wheels and tires?
 

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Leveled with some more aggressive tires, a nice smooth flair would look good.
 
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I'd like to slap a 3" body lift on her. I just don't want to void any warranty's. I don't see how it could be connected to the drivetrain but I'm they would try.
 

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I park next to another silver 1500 that has the OEM flares, and it looks great with stock tires. I'm going to put them on sooner or later.
 

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I'd like to slap a 3" body lift on her. I just don't want to void any warranty's. I don't see how it could be connected to the drivetrain but I'm they would try.

As far as I know, a body lift will not void any warranty since your not changing suspension geometry, and changes nothing with your power/drivetrain. If your dealer is telling you otherwise, I'd recommend finding one that's not gonna blow smoke up your ass every time you come in.

I see trucks and jeeps that have suspension and body lifts come in for warranty work quite a bit, mainly the newer wranglers. Unless it's obvious you abuse your vehicle, it's usually not a problem.
 

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2500 flares fit. Here's my '12 express when it had just a 2.5/1.75 spacer leveling kit with 2500 flares.
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Factory oem 2500 flares can be found already painted your color on eBay. Check out seller easyautoparts, he always has plenty for sale.


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I like the 2500 flares. Those Picts had me confused Dave thought you took off the BL.

I don't think the BL voids warranty OP from what I read.
 
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Thanks ultra, good looking truck
 
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It's funny there's no shops in my town that will put on a PA body lift. I called to see how much damage it would be to have them put it on and they said they only put on body lifts they supply which are rough country and daystar, lol
 

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Trust me I know, I asked around. Most said no, when they did say yes they quoted something outrageous like $800 for labor. I'd check the regional section of these forums for a recommended local installer. If it comes down to it look for a mechanic on Craigslist. I've honestly found some great cheap mechanics on Craigslist. I try to do all my work but sometimes I'm too busy to do it.


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I'd put fender flares on mine, but I just spent $80 on splash guards that won't fit with the flares. :p
 

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No problem. I added a 3" BL since then plus 20x10 -24 offset wheels on 35's. I'd recommend the BL.
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I also removed the flares (actually had bushwackers too) because I prefer the look without them.


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Can you post a pic from the front to see how far the tires stick out!


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That's all I have for now. I'd take more for you but I just put my stock wheels and tires back on for winter..


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Thanks and it's ok, I'm in the market for new wheels but wanted a reference for -24 offset, I'm going with either a -12 or -24


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