Got some 35s on today

Figured i better post here so as not to get kicked out of, or offend
anyone in the wrong thread..you know who i am refering to..lol..

Here are some pics of a venture that started over one year ago.
When i joined Trailvoy, i was in search of a lift that would allow the
fitment of oversize tires..
No lifts were available, so i compiled ALOT of info and
read every thread i could find regarding lifts.
I joined forces with a very well known lift company that
profited from my experiments..
I asure everyone that i dont consider this some kind of contest
for the tallest TV in the world, cus i would never take that title
away from the one that inspired me in my quest!
To me ,that would be like takeing Supermans cape.

As alot of you already know, i am always available to answer
your questions, i try my best anyway..
if you need a lift kit, i can hook you up!
A many thanks to those who have been an inspirasion

Please forgive my miss spelling, haveing a few Coronas to
celebrate a year of research ..lol..

I will post up pics for your enjoyment,,and you make your own assesment.

awesome. Don't know what else to say.

:excited::iagree:

That looks sweet:hail: Corona huh... try a Modelo way better beer:yes:

Amazing. You have put a lot of work into that and it shows. Thank you for helping pave the way:hail:

Do you mind if I move this to offroad or are you trying to hide??

we found u mark.....

Nice Lookin TB!:thumbsup: :hail:

F***ING SWEET MAN:excited::hail:

Holy :x! - Your truck would intimidate a Tahoe or Expedition. Didn't think 35s were even remotely possible.

What all did it take? I see a spacers for a suspension lift, which I know you fabricate. Obviously a chassis lift, since the frame rails sit below the rocker panels....I"m guessing 2.5 + 3-4 for a 5.5"-6.5" lift total? Something tells me there will be quite a few members wanting to know how to make them fit. Awesome job!

im not really into the lifted scene but that is awesome:hail::thumbsup:

it would probably look down on my stock C2500:laugh::cool:

That looks sweet:hail: Corona huh... try a Modelo way better beer:yes:
:iagree:
The Case of Corona was free from a greatfull person that i found his brand
new in the box expensive tredmill cousole along side the road and returned it.

Amazing. You have put a lot of work into that and it shows. Thank you for helping pave the way:hail:

Doy uo mind if I move this to offroad or are you trying to hide??

:crackup: i Dare ya!!!:crackup:

Hold on dont forget this:

:crackup: thats awsome. Damn that looks good Mark just hit a world record :hail: :thumbsup:

that is one bad looking TB......nice job

Man do I love your truck.. You did it right :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup: :thumbsup:

No sawzall needed, just my 2.5" suspension lift and 3"BL (that i am working on)
Was pretty worried about the ball joint, this is what we seen when we
pulled into the tire place parking lot..LOL..
BTW: Happy Mothers day mrs markmc...

that dont look half bad hows the ball joint angle and all of that?

Well done sir , very nice mark ,ill be looking forward to seeing that in the quad.....later

that dont look half bad hows the ball joint angle and all of that?

Hey Steve
remember when we first joined trailvoy?? No Profiles then..lol..
It finaly panned out bro!! Those 35s are on..heehee..
The ball joint angle is the same as its been for the past year or so, no issues!
Since the new shoes are the same width, i still have a fingers distance from
tire to B joint.

BTW::tiphat hats off to you my friend, for the rescue of the gr8 roadie!!

That looks awesome Mark. The work definitely paid off. :D

no kiddin huh the joints the same??? i would think that it would be damn near close to binding especially with some 35's wow thats amazing how does it feel to drive? sluggish?

oh and thanks i would go and pick up the roadie anytime not a problem

There, I put it in pics and vids. That should keep the stickerage to a minimum

I'll be the first:laugh:
http://www.marioalmeida.com/misc_files/mall-rated-tb.jpg

no kiddin huh the joints the same??? i would think that it would be damn near close to binding especially with some 35's wow thats amazing how does it feel to drive? sluggish?

oh and thanks i would go and pick up the roadie anytime not a problem

I thought it would be a Dog, but its not bad realy!!
havent had a chance to check MPG yet..lol..probably around 7 or 8..lol..
maybe we should try takeing it out of 4 low..:crackup:

There, I put it in pics and vids. That should keep the stickerage to a minimum

I'll be the first:laugh:
http://www.marioalmeida.com/misc_files/mall-rated-tb.jpg

Thats Hilariouse!!!:crackup::crackup::crackup::excited:: rotfl:

no kiddin huh the joints the same??? i would think that it would be damn near close to binding especially with some 35's

No Man, the tire/wheel has no influence on the ball joint angle..
Its the suspension set up that will change the angle..
i thought you took my suspension class 101 a year ago..

i could have sworn that when you put bigger tires on it increases ball joint angle a little bit but never mind :laugh:

How much is tuition for the 101 class i need to take it agian so i can raise my grade up a bit

You are the man Mark, looks incredible!

Mark you are truely http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh175/highvoltagetb/liftmiester-2.jpg?t=1242507427
Thanks mark for all that you do for us small guys!:thumbsup:

Hey mark.. 35's tires look damn good at your trailblazer! :thumbsup:

Mark you are truely http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh175/highvoltagetb/liftmiester-2.jpg?t=1242507427
Thanks mark for all that you do for us small guys!:thumbsup:

Its a family thing Jeff, and you are part of it Bro!!!LIKE IT OR NOT!!
Thank You for the inspiration!!

Its a family thing Jeff, and you are part of it Bro!!!LIKE IT OR NOT!!
Thank You for the inspiration!!

Oh I like it!
Lift Meister swag!
http://www.cafepress.com/liftmeister
I make nothing off of the sale of these shirts. The price is what cafe press charges.
Support Mark!

Dang Mark! Looks really good. How's the Mrs like it? So that's with your BL on it?

That looks really sweet! I'll be getting your lift next month! May do the body too, I'm still unsure on that one though. I want mine to be mall rated too!

Dang Mark! Looks really good. How's the Mrs like it? So that's with your BL on it?

I think mrs markmc had a heart attack at the tire shop..lol.
but yeah, thats my 2 kits combined to squeeze those 35s in there...

There, I put it in pics and vids. That should keep the stickerage to a minimum

I'll be the first:laugh:
http://www.marioalmeida.com/misc_files/mall-rated-tb.jpg

Hey now...
First of all i wasn't appreciated in the off road thread.. chased out, :dielaugh:
cause i was a mall cruiser to much bling bling...:woot::woot:
Then i thought i'd be safe and put my pics.. in the tire thread..:duh:
Now you come along and move it to pics & videos !!!:bonk:

WTH is up with that ??
Next i will be hijacked....:crackup::crackup::crackup:

To clarify, the thread was in the SS tires section:duh: You're lucky they didn't chase you out.:rotfl: I thought more people would enjoy it if it was in the pic thread:o

i still have to trim some more for my 33's... :duh:
props on the 35's! :thumbsup: how bad does it rub?

To clarify, the thread was in the SS tires section:duh: You're lucky they didn't chase you out.:rotfl: I thought more people would enjoy it if it was in the pic thread:o

Note to self: Never post while under the influence..my bad..:duh:

i still have to trim some more for my 33's... :duh:
props on the 35's! :thumbsup: how bad does it rub?

I thought for sure i was gonna need the sawzall.teehee..
But never had to get it out of the box..
No Rubbing at all..

No sawzall needed, just my 2.5" suspension lift and 3"BL (that i am working on)
Was pretty worried about the ball joint, this is what we seen when we
pulled into the tire place parking lot..LOL..
BTW: Happy Mothers day mrs markmc...

That would have to be the GREATEST mother's day gift ever in my eyes!!! :O) :) & hope ya don't mind, it's my new background....the Lifted Tb...not that hunk of junk with all the problems...hahahaha

Those are sweeeeeeeeet. I need some and a lift.

Yes it was a gr8 mothers day present..
Every holiday instead of getting any roses.. or any girly things!!!
That most women prefer......
I get truck parts....:thumbsup::thumbsup:

After 21 years of marriage Mark never ceases to amaze me !!! :hail:
I'm very proud of him the time and effort he has put into this production.
Not only for me but for all the members on Trailvoy.
Thanx Luv !!! :hail::hail::hail::hail::hail::hail::hail:

And many thanx to you all to for inspiring him...:woot::woot:
Keeps him off the couch..:crackup::crackup:
mrs.markmc & mrs.lift meister

Yes it was a gr8 mothers day present..
Every holiday instead of getting any roses.. or any girly things!!!
That most women prefer......
I get truck parts....:thumbsup::thumbsup:

After 21 years of marriage Mark never ceases to amaze me !!! :hail:
I'm very proud of him the time and effort he has put into this production.
Not only for me but for all the members on Trailvoy.
Thanx Luv !!! :hail::hail::hail::hail::hail::hail::hail:

And many thanx to you all to for inspiring him...:woot::woot:
Keeps him off the couch..:crackup::crackup:
mrs.markmc & mrs.lift meister

I'm with ya woman...screw the girly things any day!! :O) Can't wait to meet ya at the Quad Cities Meet. Just one question....can I please have my pic taken in that Sexy Beast of yours?:hail: hehehe! :O)

:tiphat:hail:

You are the man Mark!!

Just one question....can I please have my pic taken in that Sexy Beast of yours?:hail: hehehe! :O)

I may have to charge a cover fee,, to help pay for the tires...:woohoo:

Just got back from a trail ride to test the new axle, to find this! I can't knock ANYTHING about that design. I'm seriously impressed. Taller gears would make it work on trails, but thinking more about it, what you could use that I could design is a mod to allow the use of the transfer case LO range in 2WD mode for around town. You could get some great launch g-force in 2LO mode! For about 50 feet, that is. Or you could just pull the fuse for the front axle actuator and get the same effect, but the transfer case service light would come on. Think about it!

I may have to charge a cover fee,, to help pay for the tires...:woohoo:

Can I pay with jello shots?!:undecided:crazy::D

give me a few jello shots and i can hopefully draw something real nice!! :laugh:

I thought for sure i was gonna need the sawzall.teehee..
But never had to get it out of the box..
No Rubbing at all..

:hail: i love my truck as it sits right now, but damn... I may have to take you up on that body lift... :tiphat

Just got back from a trail ride to test the new axle, to find this! I can't knock ANYTHING about that design. I'm seriously impressed. Taller gears would make it work on trails, but thinking more about it, what you could use that I could design is a mod to allow the use of the transfer case LO range in 2WD mode for around town. You could get some great launch g-force in 2LO mode! For about 50 feet, that is. Or you could just pull the fuse for the front axle actuator and get the same effect, but the transfer case service light would come on. Think about it!

Glad to hear you are back on the trails bro!!

:coffee:coffee:undecided:undecided
Now you got me thinking AGAIN..
Fuse pull is easy and black tape for the light..
Might as well search for a new rear axle to keep in stock..lol..

Thanks for the ideas Bill :hail:

WOW!!! ur truck looks amazing bro, very clean look u have going for it.
great job on everything ur doing. :thumbsup::thumbsup::hail:

WOW!!! ur truck looks amazing bro, very clean look u have going for it.
great job on everything ur doing. :thumbsup::thumbsup::hail:

Thanks bro:thumbsup:
Speedo is off by about 8mph..lol..
Thinking of going to the next size up..37/12.50/18 BFG KM2s
More lift and axle changes needed..
Maybe next Wifey Holiday..haha..

:thx

Yes it was a gr8 mothers day present..
Every holiday instead of getting any roses.. or any girly things!!!
That most women prefer......
I get truck parts....:thumbsup::thumbsup:

After 21 years of marriage Mark never ceases to amaze me !!! :hail:
I'm very proud of him the time and effort he has put into this production.
Not only for me but for all the members on Trailvoy.
Thanx Luv !!! :hail::hail::hail::hail::hail::hail::hail:

And many thanx to you all to for inspiring him...:woot::woot:
Keeps him off the couch..:crackup::crackup:
mrs.markmc & mrs.lift meister

Thanks for the KIND words sweetheart, very thoughtfull (blushing smiley)
Hope you enjoy your new ride..:thumbsup:Dont be waveing at all the
young guys in thier lifted silverados now..:laugh:

Dont forget to pay your bill at the tire shop thats in my name..:crackup:

[QUOTE=markmc;
:Dont be waveing at all the
young guys in thier lifted silverados now..:laugh:

Sorry Honey, Been doing that for years...
Just can seem to help myself..... :crackup::crackup::crackup:
I'm drawn to the bad boy's and their toys...( trucks ) !!!

[QUOTE=markmc;
:Dont be waveing at all the
young guys in thier lifted silverados now..:laugh:

Sorry Honey, Been doing that for years...
Just can seem to help myself..... :crackup::crackup::crackup:
I'm drawn to the bad boy's and their toys...( trucks ) !!!

I am realy concerned about your safety, so i ordered a new set
of tires for your TB..

Ha Ha that won't get ya no where..
I no how to change tires..:crackup::crackup:

Just try ......:nono:

That ride is pretty cool Mark. But I must have read the instructions wrong 'cuz I only get a 2.5" lift. :crackup:

Just kidding. My shocks came in yesterday so the Lift Meister & Bilsteins go in on Saturday. Really looking forward to it. :thumbsup:

That ride is pretty cool Mark. But I must have read the instructions wrong 'cuz I only get a 2.5" lift. :crackup:

Just kidding. My shocks came in yesterday so the Lift Meister & Bilsteins go in on Saturday. Really looking forward to it. :thumbsup:

Dude, throw that metric tape measure in the garbage..:rotfl:..

i know a guy that could translate those instructions into Arabic
for you..:crackup:

Glad to hear its all comeing together for you bro!!!!!!:thumbsup:
I have some BIG HONKIN tires for sale...;)

Gotta run but I'll be back to comment in a bit.

For now though...That thing is amazing!!!!! Although I am amazed, I'm not surprised. Maybe after I get your BL I'll buy the 35's from ya so you can get the 37's.:thumbsup:

Gotta run but I'll be back to comment in a bit.

For now though...That thing is amazing!!!!! Although I am amazed, I'm not surprised. Maybe after I get your BL I'll buy the 35's from ya so you can get the 37's.:thumbsup:

Hey Nephew
Whats your rush today??
Late for work AGAIN??:crackup:

Now THAT is the sweetest lifted TB I've laid eyes on, hands down! Great job Mark!

Any ideas yet on what effect it's had on your mileage?

Now THAT is the sweetest lifted TB I've laid eyes on, hands down! Great job Mark!

Any ideas yet on what effect it's had on your mileage?

needless to say I don't think his mpg increased at all. :p

Now THAT is the sweetest lifted TB I've laid eyes on, hands down! Great job Mark!

Any ideas yet on what effect it's had on your mileage?

Thanks for the compliment..:thx

After buying them tires i cant afford the gas to test MPG.:(
But i know with the 33s we were getting 10-11mpg, so it shouldnt
be to far off from a guess of 10mpg tops..

Maybe 11 if we can ever take it out of 4 low..:crackup:

... if we can ever take it out of 4 low..:crackup:What was your stock gear ratio again?

What was your stock gear ratio again?

I forgot..lol..

and i just lifted TriBlzGreen03`s TB today, so the Corona is getting the best
of me at the moment..lol..
Does 3.73 sound write??
i will look for it,, is the tag on the muffler?? or where??

Does 3.73 sound write??It's in the glove box, and 3.73 is one of the choices. GU6=3.42, GT4=3.73, and GT5=4.10

It's in the glove box, and 3.73 is one of the choices. GU6=3.42, GT4=3.73, and GT5=4.10

BRB
Dont leave..

i will look for it,, is the tag on the muffler?? or where??

:laugh: yeah the corona is getting to you isn't it hahaha

:laugh: yeah the corona is getting to you isn't it hahahaI had to resist the incredibly strong urge to send him on a snipe hunt. "Yes, Mark. The gear ratio tag is on the bottom of the differential in 1/4" typeface. You have to get under there with a magnifying glass to see it."
:dielaugh:

I had to resist the incredibly strong urge to send him on a snipe hunt. "Yes, Mark. The gear ratio tag is on the bottom of the differential in 1/4" typeface. You have to get under there with a magnifying glass to see it."
:dielaugh:

Dude,, i have no numbers like that in the glove box......at all..

I had to resist the incredibly strong urge to send him on a snipe hunt. "Yes, Mark. The gear ratio tag is on the bottom of the differential in 1/4" typeface. You have to get under there with a magnifying glass to see it."
:dielaugh:

I am so glad someone else has heard of Snipe huntin'...:crackup: I was trying to tell/explain :hissy:...hahaha that's a classic....:thumbsup:

No RPO code sticker at all, or none of the gear ratio codes? Did you buy it new? Still have the window sticker? Otherwise you'll have to run your VIN.

Anyway, I was just going to do the calculation of taking your gear ratio and multiplying it by 0.83 (the ratio of 29" stock to your 35" tires) to get your effective ratio.

No RPO code sticker at all, or none of the gear ratio codes? Did you buy it new? Still have the window sticker? Otherwise you'll have to run your VIN.

Anyway, I was just going to do the calculation of taking your gear ratio and multiplying it by 0.83 (the ratio of 29" stock to your 35" tires) to get your effective ratio.

Bought it used..no rpo codes that match the numbers you gave me..
i have been under that thing with a flashlight for the last ten minutes..
and i cant find the numbers anywhere!!

You are multiplying WHAT??
Please put that in something spell check can figure out..lol..

i remember the vin check i did a year ago was a 3.73 though, if that helps..:duh:

i have been under that thing with a flashlight for the last ten minutes..
and i cant find the numbers anywhere!!You're going to kill me when you discover what a snipe hunt is, then. :worried: :ugh: :ugh: :o Or remember I said the RPO codes were on a sticker IN the glove box.

I FOUND IT..:woohoo:
GU6=3.42
does that help????

That's actually the worst of all possible choices for putting 35's on, but as a demo vehicle, no problem.

Your real effective gear ratio is 2.84.

If I did that for trail riding, it would definitely need an extra couple thousand $$ to go to 4.56 gears like AlekG, which would be an effective 3.78.

You're going to kill me when you discover what a snipe hunt is, then. :worried: :ugh: :ugh: :o Or remember I said the RPO codes were on a sticker IN the glove box.

Ok I think Marc can do the snipe hunting after a case of Corona...I'll pay to see that!:dielaugh:

That's actually the worst of all possible choices for putting 35's on, but as a demo vehicle, no problem.

Your real effective gear ratio is 2.84.

If I did that for trail riding, it would definitely need an extra couple thousand $$ to go to 4.56 gears like AlekG, which would be an effective 3.78.

Sobered up..lol..
yeah, i looked at a totaled ext yesturday that might be a donor for me..
OR..OR.. if we have problems, i just might have to do the sas sooner..

Thanks for your help Bill!!:hail::hail:

That looks sweet:hail: Corona huh... try a Modelo way better beer:yes:
....or even a Negra Modelo....:weird:

That third picture is awesome. When I clicked this thread I thought it was going to be 35s as in low pros. Boy was I wrong. Looks sick though.

Awesome!

Now let's see it off-road!

Mike

:iagree: Bury that baby up to the frame!!!!! lol! Looks REALLY incredible! Can't wait to purchase the 3" body lift from you....

:iagree: Bury that baby up to the frame!!!!! lol! Looks REALLY incredible! Can't wait to purchase the 3" body lift from you....

That 3" BL is the only thing keeping us from going out to play in the mud.
All my extra time is consumed by research and disassembleing mrsmc`s
truck.

That reminds me, i better put the steering back together before
she jumps in it to go to the mall today..

:crackup: That is the most badass looking mall rated TB on the planet!!

Sir Mark, I must say when my TB grows up It will be like yours...Though it will be the 2wd version .......In the Future I'm looking to change that though..

The BIGFOOT Rocks major! Go-MarkMc:D

Sir Mark, I must say when my TB grows up It will be like yours...Though it will be the 2wd version .......In the Future I'm looking to change that though..

The BIGFOOT Rocks major! Go-MarkMc:D

Thanks bro!
Do ya suppose 37s would fit in there..heehee..
I might have to develope a 4" body lift next..:excited:

I was going to kill you Mark lol. I saw the first pic and did not see it was on a lift and i was like wtf Mark made a 8 inch lift and is hiding it from us lol. Those tires do look amazing though. What an amazing way to get everyone wanting the body lift. I wasn't going to get it but now I might have to.

I was going to kill you Mark lol. I saw the first pic and did not see it was on a lift and i was like wtf Mark made a 8 inch lift and is hiding it from us lol. Those tires do look amazing though. What an amazing way to get everyone wanting the body lift. I wasn't going to get it but now I might have to.

Marketing strategy at its best...:crackup::dielaugh: