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Wow that looks just like Scott's truck, he even has those same bumpers on order!

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I was fixin to say! Both very awesome trucks..definitely dressed up right!

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- Heres a fewmore pics. Still under construction. Installing Hellwig Sways today, 2more piaa 520 on gurad, GOBI dual ladders+kit, gobi springs. I like the full size spare on roof. Next purchase. I also want to get the dmax- Kryptonite Center Link/Tie Rod Package. Looks crazy heavy duty. Alot beefier than fabtech ties. I also deleted most chrome with LineX, Entire front Grill /bumper LineX'd, entire mirrors lineXd, Gas cover/spare tire license light. side hood clamps, EG Wide flares also lineX'd







E&G offroad extended fender flares
HELLWIG FRONT/REAR SWAYS
Ram Over the hood brushguard - lineX
Predator RAPTORQ - +65hp?
Gobi Ranger rack
Two Gobi Ladders
Piaa 520 ATV /FOG(4 on Gobi, 4 on BG 6 total)
Piaa 510 2-Offroad lights DRL
AMP power steps
20X12" fuel octances in black
TOYO MT 38X15.5X20
Cognito Heavy Duty Sway Bar End Links (SBELKHD-1000)
FABTECH 6" DIRTLOGIC
1 FTS27003BK Component Box 1
1 FTS27004BK Component Box 2
1 FTS27005BK RR Component Box w/ Coil Springs
2 FTS81017 Dirt Logic 2.25 Front Non Resi
2 FTS81021 Dirt Logic 2.25 Rear Non Resi
1 Front CV Drive Shaft
Iron bull front bumper - LIneX
EAGLE EYES SMOKED LED TAILLIGHTS/SIGNALS
IPCW SMOKE LENSES ALL AROUND
Warn Winch - 16.5ti Thermometric
Fabtech Tie Rods

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How the EFFF did I miss this thread??!??!

Oh well...

Here's mine, as of last week:




6" Fabtech lift, 37" Goodyear MTRs on Eagles, Magnaflow exhaust.

Currently parked at Off Road Concepts in San Antonio, awaiting a 12" Bulletproof lift, Fox reservoir shocks, Corsa sport exhaust, 42" Pitbull Rockers on 20" Ultra Predator rims, new brakes and new gears. Will post pics when I get it back, hopefully in a week or 2. I'm having a very, very, VERY hard time being patient. :jump:

Stacy

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You sound so southern... lol.

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Picture of Big Black when he was only Medium Black.


Truxxx keys w/Truxxx spacer kit and 37's.

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Well..I do live in Arab, Alabama. haha

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Can't wait to see that!! What's up with everyone going with the 12" lifts now?

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Did you have to cut off the diff ear in the front with the Fab Tech? I've contemplated going to a Bulletproof, but was told since the Rancho kit requires the diff ear to be cut off I'd have to switch the axle housing too...

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Well in that case you could go to a Cognito couldn't you? I think you have to cut the diff on them as well, normal cognito lifts require cutting of the diff. It's just that they are really $$$.

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Seems like you put a lotta dough and time into this one! I love what you've done with it. How do you like the dual shocks in the front? I'm thinking of going the cognito/fox route in the future.

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Yea, and they don't even offer a complete kit. I guess it's big enough for the time being. :giggling:

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Nicely done Tyler!

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Fabtech and Bulletproof don't cut. Which is one reason why I chose them.

As for the 12" lift - I don't think I would have gone with 12" coming from stock. The 6" was a major lift for a while....but I've had it for 7 years now. It's "stock" to me. And I'm in Texas and TIRED of sitting at traffic lights with a bigger truck than mine on either side. I figured you only live once....why not go totally badass with this beautiful truck? :)

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Everything is bigger in Texas!

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If you live in Texas why not just go to B&C Off Road and have a 18" Third Coast made for your H2 (shown with a 3" body lift as well below).

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I just can't get over the torsion bar drops on the B&C's. I'm pretty sure they just fab some full throttle kits. Don't get me wrong they have made some sick stuff. But I'm not a huge fan of those ugly T-bar drops.

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They make them all in house, any size you want.

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:jump:

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hahahaha..Now THAT is the right way to lift a truck! How does the rear drive shaft even spin?

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Sorry DF, Fabtech cuts too.... In my first H2, I installed a Fabtech and had to cut.

Even with Rancho, I believe I had to cut. (I installed, just don't remember)


Mark

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You are indeed correct. I misread - Fabtech does cut the differential. But neither Fabtech nor Bulletproof cuts into the frame. Cognito does.

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Can you repeat that? I want my wife to see that... I am right about something... she'll just tell me that even a blind squirrel finds a nut once in a while....LOL.


Seriously though... I had thought about going with a Cognito setup, I'm glad to see I didn't, I don't want to cut into the frame. (though I'm in the bodyshop- business)

Thanks,

Mark

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I researched kits thoroughly when I was thinking about lifting and Bulletproof would be the only option. I don't want to hack up the diff or cut into any part of the frame at all. Completely reversible if need be which is a plus.

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After 2 H2's and COUNTLESS other vehicles that I have lifted, lowered, tubbed, swapped engines, blah, blah, blah, I have ALWAYS kept the "stock" parts "incase" I put it back to stop to sell it.

I'll be 50 in a few months and in all this time, I have NEVER ONCE put a car back to stock. I always say I will, always keep the parts just in case but when it comes time to sell it, all I end up doing is selling the vehicle as is and offer the new owner the stock parts.

What usually happens.... my shop is stocked full of stock parts from vehicles I'll never see again.

:D

Mark

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Yea I've owned 84 cars, never returned one back to stock. :beerchug:

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From the Cognito 10-12" installation instructions:

"Remove the factory crossmember that is bolted in between the rear lower control arm pockets. On the 10 and 12-inch kits, the flange just under the front differential pinion yolk on 4WD models will have to be cut off. Use a
reciprocating saw and stay close to the back of the control arm pocket. On the 7-inch kit, the flange with the back 1 1/2? of the rear lower control arm pocket must be cut off to clear the differential. Retain this piece if desired for future reinstallation."

From the Bulletproof 12" installation instructions:

"Now you have to cut the frame. It?s easier to refer to the pictures below. But basically you want to remove the factory bump stop mount, then slightly cut the lower part of the upper a-arm tabs to allow for clearance of bulletproofs new upper a-arm drop downs. This will also include slightly cutting part of the rear lower a-arm tabs. Please refer to the pictures, so there are no questions."

Neither seem to require that the mounting boss on the differential be cut, which the Fabtech and Rancho require, but saying that none of them require cutting of any kind isn't true.

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Bulletproof

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:jump:


My Bulletproof kit arrived at the shop yesterday. Fox shocks, gears, steps and exhaust are already done. Just need to finish the lift and get the new tires/wheels on, and it's good to go. Hopefully early next week.

Oh - and check the height. Texas lift laws say max height on the headlights is 54". It's going to be VERY close, otherwise it'll need some more mods. :(

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Did you have any issues with the install? How did you find Bulletproof's customer service if you needed to get in touch with them? Did the lift kit include everything you needed for the install? What size tires and any other pictures of the finished lift?

Thanks in advance,

Dan

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I'm curious too what you're running.

I had a heck of a time finding street-quality tires that will fit (it's my daily driver). The max that Bulletproof recommends is 15.5 without mods, which limits you to Interco, Goodyear, and Pit Bull if you're looking to run anything above 40s. Interco has 44s (Swampers) but the road wear is crap. I have the Goodyear MTRs in 37s and can vouch for their road wear, it's excellent but they don't look very aggressive. I opted to hit the middle (Pit Bull Rockers) in 42s (max size they offer), they look good and supposedly have decent tread wear.

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I'm looking at Pit Bulls in 42s also...seemed like a good choice. Now just have to decide on the lift.

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Install was straight forward, no welding no cuts. Had to grind a flap on the front end no big deal. CS was good, I had a problem with a bad tie rod. The threads got powder coated and stripped during the install. Brian fabricated and sent me another within 48hours. Most complete straight forward kit I have seen. Only thing I needed were stock coils for the rear to convert, I had the garbage air ride. Life time warranty on all Bulletproof parts regardless of abuse. Going to throw a 12 on my Silverado HD here in a few months. I'm running 40 interco m16 on 24 inch BMF. I drive this everyday and I could not imagine going bigger on tires. Im waiting on a photoshoot, haven't had the time. Glad I went with the 12 on 40s, it is perfect would not want it any other way.

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What the heck did they use, a mattress frame???

The custom lifts are wicked. I still have to get 2 kids and groceries out of my truck tho. 12" is the max (until they graduate and get the heck out of my house, at least ;)).

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My lil truck and another lifted H2 w/road armor bumpers

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Both sick!

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Yuck, Mikey's H2 looks good. That god awful bumper on the H2 with the ghetto wheel/tire combo looks stupid as hell (IMO)


Mark

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^couldn't agree more

Your wheel combo is very nice but the low pro next to yours is absolutely terrible lol.

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I agree.... Both look badass.

But I'm not sure about the Black on bottom of doors of SUT.
Might look better if ya look at whole truck.

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Yeah, black looks like an Avalanche's bottom moldings.


Mark