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Old 12-01-2009 | 08:11 PM
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I got a 3 inch teraflex flex lift that is going to be installed by a "professional," and the date is set for december 14. Yes, around here we have to set up appointments for everyting. (a lot of lifted trucks around here) But i have ordered my tires and wheels, and i just found that they have been backordered and will be late getting here. Should i run the lift with stock rubi wheels.....i know it is going to look retarded, but can i do it without any spacers or will it just be an epic fail? Better yet, does anyone have any pictures?

Or should i just wait?
Old 12-01-2009 | 08:15 PM
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Haha that was actually funny... are you going to stay with that
Old 12-01-2009 | 08:21 PM
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It wont look as terrible as you think. Get the lift on. You'll love it even more once you get the tires on.
Old 12-01-2009 | 08:26 PM
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ha thats what i was thinking
Old 12-01-2009 | 08:27 PM
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Factory wheels will need a spacer to prevent rubbing.
Old 12-01-2009 | 08:28 PM
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ill be running a 4 inch TF with rubi wheels for about a month so im in the same boat. thinking bout waiting
Old 12-01-2009 | 08:59 PM
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With their 3'' springs you'll be fine, just take it easy. I ran that way for about a month and had no issues. Just no u-turns or turning at full lock.
Old 12-01-2009 | 09:06 PM
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ok, thanks for the advice, i think i will go ahead with it.
Old 12-01-2009 | 09:56 PM
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FWIW, here's what mine looked like with 4" LA Tera kit, stock rubi wheel/tires and no spacers. I had no issues with the setup.

Old 12-02-2009 | 01:30 PM
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i can live with that for a while



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