Toyo 12-Ply Tires

[Zachlovesfood]

Just scored these bad boys for the Duramax. Load range f tires, very excited. They’re 35x12.50x20.

Got a lot of other goodies being installed as well.

For the front went with CCM uca’s, shock extensions, leveling keys, and diff drop spacers.

Put Sulastic Shackles in the rear.

Got EGR delete, both up pipes, both manifolds, downpipe, pcv reroute, resonator delete, and beefy motor mounts being installed currently.

Already had the DEF delete for 5” exhaust.

Can’t wait to hear what it sounds like when it’s done!

Just wanted to share my excitement haha.. Thanks for reading.

Ps. Don’t have pics of all the parts currently, but will post more later. Also I’m aware the up pipes in the photo are the wrong ones... they’re the oem replacement pipes. I have ordered the correct up pipes for the PPE manifolds!

 

 

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[pronstar]

Great tires...my faves for off-roading, and reasonably quiet for an MT [emoji106]

 

 

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[rocnrol]

What's the deal with the rear shackles?

What's the benefits of those over stock?

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[Zachlovesfood]

What's the deal with the rear shackles?

What's the benefits of those over stock?

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The best way I can describe them is a spring shackle, as opposed to a traditional stock straight shackle.

The main benefit is definitely ride quality. It took all of the unnecessary stiffness out of the rear end. That being said, it still maintains the factory tow/payload ratings.
Hooking up a trailer didn’t make the rear drop any lower than normal, not noticeably anyway. Ride quality was greatly improved.


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[Zachlovesfood]

So after some long hours, I finally got everything installed. With the help of my mechanically inclined friend, I should add.
Here’s some shots of the new UCAs, shock spacers, manifolds, a little bit of the up pipes, and the down pipe.
I apologize for the excessive grease in the UCA area... I promise I cleaned it up haha.
The suspension was a pretty easy install. Shock spacers were a breeze and so were the differential drop spacers.
Upper control arms take a bit of coaxing to get them into the slots, but nothing crazy. Torsion keys would’ve been easy with the torsion key tool... we fought it for about an hour before we finally got them installed.
As for the up pipes, manifolds, downpipe, EGR delete, total pita. It was stressful for sure, but very glad it’s done. Lucky thing was the motor mounts were super easy to install because of the manifolds being removed.
Got the truck leveled, tries installed, and an alignment. Truck rides fantastic, takes bumps a lot better than it used to. The Toyo Tires are very quiet, can barely hear them. Exhaust is about 50% louder cruising around, and turbo is super defined now. When I punch it, the exhaust is excessively loud. I love it.



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[Zachlovesfood]

Forgot to add, here’s some measurements I took with the fuel tank just under 3/4.

Cab Tallest Point: 6’-8” (80”)
Antenna Height: 7’-4” (88”)

Fenders:
Driver Front: 3’-7 13/16” (43 13/16”)
Passenger Front: 3’-7 13/16” (43 13/16”)
Driver Rear: 3’-8 3/16” (44 3/16”)
Passenger Rear: 3’-8 3/16” (44 3/16”)


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[pronstar]

I considered Saulastic shackles on my 3/4 ton, but Deavers, triple-bypass Kings and long travel bags, gave me the plushness and load capacity I was looking for.

 

 

 

Then I look at the thin leaf pack on my Silverado and I’m thinking I’ll give it a go with the Kings alone before I plan any other mods back there.

 

 

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[Zachlovesfood]

I considered Saulastic shackles on my 3/4 ton, but Deavers, triple-bypass Kings and long travel bags, gave me the plushness and load capacity I was looking for.
 

 
 
Then I look at the thin leaf pack on my Silverado and I’m thinking I’ll give it a go with the Kings alone before I plan any other mods back there.
 
 
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Man that looks sick! Very jealous haha


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[pronstar]

Man that looks sick! Very jealous haha


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That was my Ram CTD...not what you'll find under a 1/2 ton LOL

I mobbed the desert and towed a 42 foot fiver toy hauler with it

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[Lgetz]

Truck looks great Zach.  Was the guard dog in first pic thrown in with the install?????

[Zachlovesfood]

Truck looks great Zach.  Was the guard dog in first pic thrown in with the install?[emoji16][emoji16][emoji106][emoji106]

She’s the pirate dog from the hot rod shop next door. She’s got three legs and one eye! They should’ve named her Lucky.... haha!


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