Boss 24" cleanup

[cmc76]

Its close .But not quite the right color. Can't tell if its not in direct light

 

[cmc76]

Ok. So first real drive. Put about 200 miles on.
First, under left turn. I get a rub on the passenger rear. May need a heavier sway bar .
Second. Granted I only replaced 1 tire so far. Ride sucks . At 50-80 a steady vibration. And feel every bump. Harsh.
Tomorrow ill take some air out. Try again with about 35psi.
If no luck. Ill replace the other 3 tires. I love the look. But the ride quality between 20 and 24 inch is way worse so far.

 

[Rocket Man]

Tires will rub in the rear unless you reverse the shock mounting bolts so the bolt heads are toward the tires. Threaded bolt sticks out too far.

 

[Tonyrodz]

I picked up mothers and some buffing wheels. Not perfect. But solid 10'.
For what I paid I could probably have them redone at a rim shop once i need tires.

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Found the same ones. $600.
https://offerup.co/8MPoUyaBfN

 

[cmc76]

Rocket man. What size tires do you run on the dubs? How's it ride

 

[massivespl]

I personally love the ride of low profile tires. I like the no sidewall and how it feels around corners.srock tires make me feel like I’m going to tip over... I have 305/35/24 on one truck and 295/25/28 on my other truck... I would pick the 295/25/28 everytime. They ride smooth as butter... only difference is when there is a road with a bunch of cracks in it, you can feel the cracks more. But other then that

 

[Rocket Man]

Rocket man. What size tires do you run on the dubs? How's it ride

305/30/26. They ride OK on smooth roads, but if there's any small lips or separated or rough pavement you definitely feel it. If I hit one of those places where the pavement has a 1" lip it can be harsh. It's the price you pay, but like @massivespl said it corners like a mofo. But The Beast corners great with my 305/40/22's on too. I don't feel any roll with either.

 

[cmc76]

Cracks I get. But the vibration has got to go. Ill play with air pressure today. But I'm seeing 3 more new tires in my future. I'm way to crabby to be looking all over to find every little thing sqeaking in a 14 year old truck. Those little noises drive me insane

 

[Rocket Man]

Cracks I get. But the vibration has got to go. Ill play with air pressure today. But I'm seeing 3 more new tires in my future. I'm way to crabby to be looking all over to find every little thing sqeaking in a 14 year old truck. Those little noises drive me insane

What kind of balance did you have done? I've found that the bigger tires like my 26's are more dependant on who does the balancing. Mine developed a horrible vibration/shaking after 20k miles or so so I had them rebalanced where I bought them from but it was actually worse so I went to a place that specialized in big tires and wheels. They balanced them perfect but also told me 2 of my tires were out of round by 4-5% and I'd always have a slight vibration. It's barely noticeable now and only at 70-75 mph. I can live with it but I know it's the Venezia (Chinese ) tires and I'm ok with it. The alternative is $$$.

 

[cmc76]

I dropped pressure on all 4 to 38. But I'm still running 3 of the tires I bought them with. I gave the truck a bath today to get the 50,000 dead bugs off. When I was checking for the clearance you were talking about between shock bolt and tire , which is tight, ill flip those. I noticed one of the original rears has a cupped section, maybe an eight of the way around. This can absolutely be causing the vibration at speed.
Ill get the other 3 replaced sometime next week. I bought the first one for about $170 but forget the brand. Pomps tire a big national heavy tire place my company has an account with installed the last and seemed confident they could balance. Ill have it allighned as well. I've had 3 different wheel setups since my last alignment.
After washing and getting it all pretty again, I'm committed to finding a balance I can live with.

 

[05Single]

Did you ever clean them up ?

 

[cmc76]

Yes. But my tires just came in. Haven't driven in. Update later tgis week

 

[HiHoeSilver]

Yes. But my tires just came in. Haven't driven in. Update later tgis week

How bout the hood and bumper paint? I've been looking around and gotten a few quotes that all seem high. Let me know what you find or where you go

 

[cmc76]

Best quote ive cotton was $750. But that's hood both sides. Bumper. And about 6 hail dents in the hood

 

[HiHoeSilver]

Best quote ive cotton was $750. But that's hood both sides. Bumper. And about 6 hail dents in the hood

Yeah, I got one hood both sides, bumper, rear appliques $900. My other two were both over $1100! Got 3 more places I want to check.

 

[Tonyrodz]

Best quote ive cotton was $750. But that's hood both sides. Bumper. And about 6 hail dents in the hood

Yeah, I got one hood both sides, bumper, rear appliques $900. My other two were both over $1100! Got 3 more places I want to check.

Worse case--you guys ever try Maaco?

 

[Rocket Man]

Worse case--you guys ever try Maaco?

Nooooooooo!!!!!!

 

[Tonyrodz]

Hey, I had to ask.

 

[HiHoeSilver]

Worse case--you guys ever try Maaco?

Hey, I had to ask.

Go home, Tony. You're drunk. Lol

 

[Rocket Man]

If you're gonna have Maaco do it you might as well rattle can it.