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Guys, I have been lurking on here for more than 2 years and have had great success and advise from these pages. For this I thank you, but the time has come to lift my 2008 Sierra and I need some advise:

 

I wanted to buy the Rough Country 7.5" kit but I fear this might be to high as most malls here have a maximum height restriction of 2.2m (7 feet 2 inches). So I was wondering which brand of kit I should look for in the 4" and 6" category. (The local dealer will fit a 6" kit for US$ 5,500.00 excluding rims and tyres - CRAZY PRICE)

 

The truck does 99% onroad driving and we go into the desert maybe twice a year. (Drive in, have a BBQ, Drive out).

 

I need info on which lift kit to get, the rim and tyre sizes that will work with it (Bigger is better, pref 18" rim) and any other info you guys can give me.

 

Thanks in advance

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Thanks guys. I have been looking at the BDS 6" kit. Any info or comments on this particular kit? I need some advise on rims and wheels as well. Would like to have a classic rim for the truck but not sure where to look for those.

 

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Guys, found a local company that will install a Rough Country 7.5 lift kit for a very reasonable price. my question is this: They want to fit 17" rims with this kit. Is this possible? what is the biggest tires I will be able to fit with the 17's?

 

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Guys, found a local company that will install a Rough Country 7.5 lift kit for a very reasonable price. my question is this: They want to fit 17" rims with this kit. Is this possible? what is the biggest tires I will be able to fit with the 17's?

 

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Depends on the width of the rim...8" wide rim, you are safe with 35X12.5X17...Depends on the lift you may get away with larger...the width has to stay the same though...12.5" is about the limit on 8" wide wheels.

 

Nice to see someone in Dubai with a Chevy truck BTW

 

I was in Dubai a 2 years ago and didn't see a single one...Lots of nice GM cars though.

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What would the widest tire I can put on 17"?? I have no idea how to translate the 35x12.5 to a metric tire size. Any help?

 

And yes, the law changed about 2 years ago and now private individuals are allowed to own trucks. Bought mine 2 days after I heard the news. Walked in, paid deposit, picked it up 2 days later. And lovin it!!

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OK, I have spoken to Rough Country and they have confirmed that on a 7.5" lift kit I will need 18" rims or bigger. So now I have to look for 18x9 rims and was hoping to fit 315/70/18 as well. Anyone have any idea how big a tire I will be able to fit on these rims with this lift? My biggest problem will be to find rims and tires here since 17's are readily available but 18's are gonna take some work...

 

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