this guy likes to park next 2 me at the gym...

[07Burb]

Haha....I know. I laughed

 

[Blackz]

You should see what kind of lift he has, it looks like the 3.5 rough country lift, you can tell it sits higher then just a 2.5 leveling kit

 

[08z71tahoe]

Yeah it will, but I'm not sure how it will look because of that Z71 two tone front bumper.

How much did you pay for the grill and the install? I found it on eBay for $395... but that seems high

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You should see what kind of lift he has, it looks like the 3.5 rough country lift, you can tell it sits higher then just a 2.5 leveling kit

i thought it was a 6", but it could b a rancho 4"

 

[Modded]

I think I payed $3xx but I would half to verify that.
Install was done by me on a hot summer day.

 

[07Z71hoe]

Ya that's def not 6" an I don't think it's a 4" rancho because that's basically a 6" lift to. Has be a 3.5" kit

 

[08z71tahoe]

I think I payed $3xx but I would half to verify that.
Install was done by me on a hot summer day.

so u just cut the stock grill off? what was the install like? just wondering how it attaches to the front end... double sided tape?

if thats the 3.5" lift... im getting it asap...

 

[Modded]

No, you uninstall the front grille and cut the center bar portion of the bumper off where the bowtie attaches to.
Then the grille bolts up to the back of the bumper, where the lower part of the stock grille used to be, and the top part of the bumper, where you see the 4 bolts in the center top of the stock grille behind the hood.
It was not a hard install.

 

[G4rr3tt9]

It has been a very long time since I was on here. I am very happy I came across this post. Both Hoes look good. I would park next to any one of those at the gym, grocery store, or any other place you drive a car to.

 

[CYKBC]

I like that all black one though I'd just gloss black the factory grill and go for all gloss black xd strike wheels in 18s. When lifting I like a lot of sidewall. Toyo open country mts are the best my tires for the street hands down. Very popular for good reason. That lift is exactly what I'd do (you guys say it is a three half). Nice

 

[Canesfan1978]

Rims

Both look very nice. I like those black rims, any idea what kind they are?

 

[08z71tahoe]

he actually has a 4" CST lift and 33x12.5 18's...

 

[Zed 71]

You guys are hilarious and this is getting a little ...

 

[CYKBC]

he actually has a 4" CST lift and 33x12.5 18's...

dem toyo MTs in 33s like look amazing in person

 

[Canesfan1978]

i think he wants me to go higher as well..

Do you have anymore pics of your Z71 with the 305/55/20's? Does it stick out at all at that size or is it flush with the fender? Just curious, I'm thinking about a 275/55/20 with the Terra Grapplers, just don't know if that size will fill up the wheel well at all. Mine will be at stock height.

 

[08z71tahoe]

at stock height 275 55's will be perfect no rub... and they r a lot cheaper then the 305's... look at my album, i have a bunch of pics

 

[Canesfan1978]

Looks very nice, I may have hit report pic instead of next pic, stupid iPhone. Would the 1.5 inch spacer in the front help out with a bigger tire or is it best to just stick with stock and run a 285 or 275? Liked your tires!

 

[08z71tahoe]

i put the front leveling kit on w/ 275 65 18's, i'm sure 285's would of fit... when u step up to 305's u start to have rubbing problems... the front leveling kit is a really easy install, but u will need an alignment.

 

[Zed 71]

FYI for those Z71s thinking about 285/65/18s on stock Z71 wheels, mine rubbed even with the 2.5" level kit and I had to trim about 2 inches from the front valence. This was readily apparent when offroading and with the wheel stuffed at full flex over larger rocks.

 

[Canesfan1978]

I think I'm just gonna put BF Goodrich AT T/A KO 265/65/18 on it at stock height. Don't wanna put a leveling or lift kit so hopefully this looks nice and fits nice in there. Anyone have any input on the BF Goodrich tires? I was told by a few places that I cant fit the Terra Grapplers on my stock ride.

 

[Zed 71]

I think I'm just gonna put BF Goodrich AT T/A KO 265/65/18 on it at stock height. Don't wanna put a leveling or lift kit so hopefully this looks nice and fits nice in there. Anyone have any input on the BF Goodrich tires? I was told by a few places that I cant fit the Terra Grapplers on my stock ride.

BFG KO ATs are good tires. Not sure why the shops you visited indicated that the same size Terras would not fit unless they meant the Terras were not available in that size.

IMO the Terras are better than the BFG KO ATs. I have those BFGs on my 2012 Trail Teams FJ. Another option is the Goodyear Duratracs. They have been getting good reviews and they look more aggressive than the ATs and Terras. Just making your choices more difficult .