Readylift 4", 275/60/20 with ONLY 5" BS
09-14-2010, 01:51 PM
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this is the 3" lift kit we run with the 275/60r 20 but we're gonna be switching to a 305/65r17 here in the nxt few months..
http://shop.suspensionmax.com/Shop/C...ds_per_page/96
I'll try an get you some pics ASAP
http://shop.suspensionmax.com/Shop/C...ds_per_page/96
I'll try an get you some pics ASAP
09-14-2010, 02:35 PM
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Please stay away from the Rough Country 3".. I know it says on their site they redesigned it but from what I have read ppl are still having problems with suspension parts rubbing or not getting a proper alignment.
I would recommend the Top Gun Customz 2.5" kit to ya, that is what I have on my truck for 5k miles and I love it... you can hardly tell the difference in ride quality and I cleared my 295/55/20s pretty easily... it did rub a tad at first when I backed in my driveway but I trimmed a tiny little piece off the inner fenders (I will get you a pic of it when I get home) and after that didn't have any problems. These tires I am running measure out just under a 33x12.5.
here is a pic of my CV angles just for reference, this is pre-alignment
and my fender measurements are 40" all the way around so it pretty much put me exactly level. this is my kit
http://www.topguncustomz.com/Store/G...view=238695097
I would recommend the Top Gun Customz 2.5" kit to ya, that is what I have on my truck for 5k miles and I love it... you can hardly tell the difference in ride quality and I cleared my 295/55/20s pretty easily... it did rub a tad at first when I backed in my driveway but I trimmed a tiny little piece off the inner fenders (I will get you a pic of it when I get home) and after that didn't have any problems. These tires I am running measure out just under a 33x12.5.
here is a pic of my CV angles just for reference, this is pre-alignment
and my fender measurements are 40" all the way around so it pretty much put me exactly level. this is my kit
http://www.topguncustomz.com/Store/G...view=238695097
09-14-2010, 02:48 PM
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well I believe you have the same kit pewterliftedz posted right? I would imagine as long as you followed the instructions you will be ok.
My kit is actually a .5" spacer on top and 2" spacer on bottom... not the actual thickness of the spacers tho
My kit is actually a .5" spacer on top and 2" spacer on bottom... not the actual thickness of the spacers tho
09-14-2010, 02:53 PM
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Im not sure it's 100% the same it's a top mount 1.5in thick spacer and there were not any instructions with it, just a paper saying the spacer is not 1 to 1 on the lift but that it is doubled due to the lower a arm angle. I was going to add I have about 1500 miles on the lift and have been on some very rough dirt roads on my job site so maybe it's ok. As long as it last until early next year I'll be happy
09-15-2010, 04:25 PM
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Wheels came today, Over night shipping 69.99$, kinda cool.
Thinking of brands for leveling, and how much to level. 1.5"? 2.0"? 2.25"? 2.5"?
Looks like Motive 4.56 gears and install kit, this is where is scares me, i can do motors, but axles? idk...
Thinking of brands for leveling, and how much to level. 1.5"? 2.0"? 2.25"? 2.5"?
Looks like Motive 4.56 gears and install kit, this is where is scares me, i can do motors, but axles? idk...
09-16-2010, 07:43 AM
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Why 4.56s??!! Do you have the 6spd tranny? Thats too much gear for the tires you are talking about running bud, even if you have a 4spd. I got the 4spd trans in my truck with damn near a 33" tire and heavy 20s on stock 3.73s with PLENTY of power to keep em rollin. I wouldn't even touch the gears unless you plan on running a 35"+
I am pumped to see those wheels man, they look sick in 20s.
two of my fav trucks
I am pumped to see those wheels man, they look sick in 20s.
two of my fav trucks
09-16-2010, 08:04 AM
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That white truck is what turned me on to them!
4.56s because i figured i would have similar mph vs. rpm as my TBSS had. 2400rpm at 74mph. My truck has the 4.8 with 3.23s... :[
EDIT: Currently with 265/70/17 and 3.23 at 74 i am right at 2,000rpm maybe a little less and it always cranks down to third and sometimes second to make it up hills. When it was on the dyno with 1000 mile on it i was doing a damn near 90 in second...
EDIT #2: Tires were ordered this morning Cooper Zeon LTZ 275/60/20.
4.56s because i figured i would have similar mph vs. rpm as my TBSS had. 2400rpm at 74mph. My truck has the 4.8 with 3.23s... :[
EDIT: Currently with 265/70/17 and 3.23 at 74 i am right at 2,000rpm maybe a little less and it always cranks down to third and sometimes second to make it up hills. When it was on the dyno with 1000 mile on it i was doing a damn near 90 in second...
EDIT #2: Tires were ordered this morning Cooper Zeon LTZ 275/60/20.
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09-16-2010, 09:07 AM
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Ahh, ya I could see that being a poopy combo in a crew or ext cab... I hate those 3.23s.
Thats the exact tire/size I was going to order originally but I wanted something more aggressive... but I have yet to read complaints about the Zeon LTZs.
Now order your damn leveling kit and I want to see pics
Thats the exact tire/size I was going to order originally but I wanted something more aggressive... but I have yet to read complaints about the Zeon LTZs.
Now order your damn leveling kit and I want to see pics