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It probably is, maybe it looks different with a Denali since I think they sit a little lower than a regular halfton, or it seems that way atleast. When I didn't have my body lift in the 35's on my truck would rub at about 2/3 turned, it was terrible

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I hear ya, I had to cut some metal to turn full lock with 35's. What are your fender measurements as it sits now? The more I think about it, I'd remove the body lift and run 33's on a 20x10. You could sell your wheels, tires, and body lift to recoup some money. Probably be a PITA though, and may not see much gain in the MPG department.

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I haven't measured it, I'm on the road right now but when I get home I'll let you know! In all honesty I'm more or less looking for some more of that power back, I regeared it but not quite enough sadly.. I feel like I could definitely make the 33's work especially if I put 20x10's on em

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I think your truck will feel snappy with 33's, 4.10, and the 6.2, should be a noticeable difference. Mine felt much quicker on 33's, and I have a 5.3 and 3.73's. You may negate whatever mpg gains by getting on the gas harder if you downsize, I know I would.

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From 0-60 the truck is snappy as ever, but after that it feels like a dog, it's not terrible but it's definitely not what it used to be! And ehh loss of mileage and more fun is fine with me... Even though the point of this was to gain mileage hahahaha

cparks555 Senior Enthusiast

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You sound just like me man, I switch things up only to end up back at the same place I was before. Your truck looks pretty big, I'd guess your fenders are over 46" which is pretty high IMO.

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BDS is closer to 7". My truck with the 1" spacer added compared to a friends equally equipped truck with Fabtech had the same measurements. His didn't have a spacer of course. Keep the BL and rock some 10" wides and 33s. It WILL look great. Go over to GMFS and just snoop around. Lots of images of trucks with similar setups. Most of the dealerships around my area do Fabtech lifts on these trucks with 33s and 10" wides. You will be comparable in stance to that.

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Ordered 305/55/20 TG's with 20x10 fuel hostages! I'm still gonna remove the body lift, I measured fenders and with the body lift I'm just a hair under 46, so I'll be near 44.5 when I remove the body lift and I think that'll look perfect!

 

EDIT: I got the kranks instead, everyone has hostages and they were on back order for over a month

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