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well lets see... i dont really know much technical stuff. so ive got a question, i have a 1998 sierra and its all stock. i just bout some 16 inch rims and a set of 285/75/16 tires. my question is, i plan on getting a body lift for it really soon as in as soon as my tax return comes in. how much of a lift will i need for these tires to fit correctly without any rubbing?

any answers or comments are welcome :dunno:

 

and im tire right now so i messd uppte ile.. a *noob* needs some help

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First off, welcome aboard.

 

Secondly, those tires probably won't rub unless you get them turned in/out and the body is flexing across itself. If/when it rubs, it will be on the black fender skirt under the front bumper. You could just trim that back with a cut off wheel. Get the wheels on first and test from there. That aside, you should go with a 3" inch body lift. Since you are going through the trouble to put one on, why not go as big as possible?

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awsome thanks for the help, and when i say i dont know much, i mean i dont know much. what do you mean by getting the tires turned in/out?

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285/75/16's wouldn't even clear the steel bumper on my '92 (same body style)...Would have required at least a 3" body lift.

 

BUT...This can depend on your wheel offset. I was using factory wheels.

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thats what i was thinking. and i think your right Wingnut, i dont think they will clear without a lift.

 

no matter what tho i am going to get a lift for it. anyone have any suggestions on a brand or a place where i can get one for a decent price??

gregrocks89 Senior Enthusiast

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285/75/16's wouldn't even clear the steel bumper on my '92 (same body style)...Would have required at least a 3" body lift.

 

BUT...This can depend on your wheel offset. I was using factory wheels.

 

 

2.5 leveling dude will get ya by. Before i got my lifts all in i installed a 2.5 leveling on and i run those 33s and i have no problem with rubbing or shit. i got stock rims. Right now i got 5.5 inches of lift. go to ebay for a leveling you will save big money. i got a 2.5" pro comp levleing and that came with keyways and lifting blocks.

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thanks for all the info guys.

i just put in an order for a 3 inch body lift for 180 since i was going to do it anyway..

untill it gets here and i get it on, would just cranking the torrsion bars give it enough clearence for the tires?

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I would twist up the t-bars only if you intend to do this anyway. After twisting those up, you are going to instantly need an alignment. If you have no intentions of raising the front after putting on the body lift, I would hold off on adding the tires.

--Mike

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but some keyways they dont cost much. where did you get you body lift? i got mine from top gun customz for $150. I just didnt like how my truck was lower in the front. so after your lift and it all comes down to opinion i would buy some key ways to push up that front end.

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k i didnt crank th T-Bars. i went and had the tire put on and they accually fit! i only had to take the front mud flaps off and they dont rub at all. i got my body lift from Summitracing.com.

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k i didnt crank th T-Bars. i went and had the tire put on and they accually fit! i only had to take the front mud flaps off and they dont rub at all.

 

Hmmm :rollin:

Be carefull when turning that requires you to flex the body though (like turning into an upward driveway).

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well i havent had any problems with them yet. ive had the wheels turned all the way pulling into a steep driveway and havent had any problems. my body lift should be coming in tommorow and ill put that on this weekend so i wont have any problems. and im trying to get some pics up but im in the air force and i work 14* hr shifts. so im trying to find some time to get it done. will try to have some up on friday.

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