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Old 02-17-2010, 10:45 PM   #1
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hi i am 15 and i want to get an 85 or 87 shorty. i want to put a 4" rough country lift with 2" body lift and 35" tires. is that a good idea? i also want to get some new looking rims waht modern rims would fit an 85 or 87 k10? i want blask with chrome outside. i was also wondering how i could make the motor more gas freindly i want to rebuild whatever it comes with probs a 350. give me your opinions thanks!

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Old 02-17-2010, 10:55 PM   #2
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Sounds like it would be a really nice truck. Anything from 73-87 would be awesome in my opinion. But if it were me, I'd stay away from the body lift. Welcome to the forum.
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Old 02-17-2010, 11:40 PM   #3
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35's and gas mileage dont go together. Maybe look into a 6.2 diesel but they aint exactly fast... good mileage to boot though. I would also stay away from a body lift. 35's will fit with the 4.. trim a little if you go offroad.
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Old 02-18-2010, 10:30 AM   #4
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why no body lift? and thanks i'll think ill go with 4" and 33"s
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