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I'm looking to get a 4" lift for my 07 vortec max. i know everyone's gonna say go 6" but i dont want to go that big of tires nor do i want to regear, so i'm thinking 4" will be enough for me

 

I'm leaning towards the bds, but this truck is still a daily driver, is there anything i should be concerned about?

 

also, i'm not sure what tires i should go with, i like the pro comp extreme all terrains, but i think the price might be a little steap, i also like the wrangler duratracs but haven't heard much about them yet, or seen any pictures of them on 20" wheels

cparks555 Senior Enthusiast

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BDS is pretty much the cream of the crop, but you can't go wrong with Rancho either. The Zone 4.5" is alot of bang for the buck also. Don't know much about Pro Comp tires, but the Duratracs look like a good riding tire that can also sling some mud.

blackout07 Senior Enthusiast

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The Rancho kit is a solid kit to be sure, but nets over 5" of actual lift. I'm assuming you'll run 33's, so I'm going to say it anyway...get a 6" kit. Then you can run a 33*12.50 and you don't have to stress about wheel width and backspacing quite as much. 6" lift +33's looks good.

blackout07 Senior Enthusiast

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haha i got a tall garage, that's not the concern until i put 12" or so. i'll look into a 6" with 33s, now you have me thinking.

 

 

Most dealership trucks are set up this way, and they look great. Wheel specs always seem to be a stressful point in the parts selection process becuase of the narrow wheel wells on these trucks and the obvious rubbing issues. IMO, just eliminate that stress and go with a 6" kit and some nice aggressive 33x12.50's.

herkdriver007 Enthusiast

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Rancho here...great kit you can install easily in your own driveway with minimal tools over a weekend.

 

FWIW, I'm on 285s and still fit in my garage with a bit of room to spare.

blackout07 Senior Enthusiast

blackout07

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thanks, i am leaning towards the rancho kit with 285/55/20 terra grapplers

 

Thats a pretty small tire. Go with a 305/55.

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