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Trimmed some metal behind the carpet and pushed the carpet back to cover where trimmed. It looks good and hasn’t rubbed a bit.

Thank you, I agree. Definitely had to trim a bit but still no rubbing.

305/70R17 Toyo AT2's Method NV 17x8.5, 0 offset

Night and day difference over the stock Ranchos. Well worth it IMO. And I still have just shy of an inch of rake at max height with the factory rear block.

Bilstein 5100's front and rear - max height Method NV 17x8.5 Toyo AT2 XT 305/70R17 $59 muffler/resonator delete Range AFM disabler device

Finally did the muffler delete. Replaced the muffler and flapper with straight pipe. Left the resonator alone. LOVE the new setup. Sounds like a V8 should. V4 is noticeable but I already drive in M5 around town and plan to get a range or just tune it. Best part? Local muffler shop charged me $59 and it took all of 20 minutes.

Let me know how the Falkens fit if you go that route. I've settled on Falken AT3s and Methods but torn between P285/70R17 (33x11.5) on 0 offset Methods or trying to cram those 305/65R18 on either -12 or +18 Methods. The P rated 17's would be way cheaper/more practical (and 16 pounds lighter) for me but I know I'd be happier with the 305's. Want real world feedback though!

5100's not cutting it?

Looks great! I still have no idea what to do. One day it's Fox 2.0's/17" Methods/33's and the next it's a BDS 6" with coilovers/20's/35's. All over the place.

I know zero about body lifts. I reallllllllly want to run the C rated Raptor 315/70R17 KO2's, as they are cheap, light and I don't need an E tire as I don't tow/haul anything with great frequency that would require them. I'm planning on coilovers to lift/level and greatly improve ride quality. From what I've read, coilovers, proper backspacing and even hefty trimming will not be enough to run these undersized 35's. I don't want to go with a full 4-6" suspension lift so I'm considering coilovers and new UCAs plus a 1.5" body lift. Will a body lift defeat the purpose of going for coilovers to improve ride? I care more about ride/performance than I do looks. Just wondering what, if any, the negatives are of a 1.5" body lift.

To be fair, my truck is 100% stock currently and I get flashed several times per week by people who think my high beams are on. I'd be lying if I said I didn't get a good amount of satisfaction by letting them see what the brights really do look like.

May be a stupid question but I think I'd rather have the softer Fox 2.0 coilovers than the 2.5's so could I make my own custom lift/coilover kit and do a Zone 4.5" lift and then add Fox 2.0 coilovers in lieu of the BDS 4" coilover kit that has the Fox 2.5's? I'd be adding UCA's too. Also, can you run 35's on 18's with 5.75 backspacking on that setup?