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Ya I noticed there's a huge difference between 7" and a 7"-9" lift. What's the total height gain with a 7" on 35's? Wouldn't that theoretically be about 10"? I'm no math genius but I think that's the actual gain in height.

 

 

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I never put a tape measure on it, but that's gonna be pretty close.
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Did the BDS 6" with Fox shocks. 22x12 Sprockets on 33" Toyo MT's. Rides like stock, no rub no trimming.

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Crappy pic, but this was right after it pulled out of the garage last night. 4.5 zone with fox in the rear, 35x12.50r20 nitto ridge grapplers on stock elevation rims. Ride seems better then stock, i

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Here is my submission to this thread. Its my 2016 GMC All/Terrain 4x4 6.5" Zone with AAL, 35.4" Duratracs on stock 20" Denali wheels.          

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Ya I noticed there's a huge difference between 7" and a 7"-9" lift. What's the total height gain with a 7" on 35's? Wouldn't that theoretically be about 10"? I'm no math genius but I think that's the actual gain in height.

 

 

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You have to split the tire diameter, so in "theory" it would be 8.5".

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I've got the 7" RCX in my truck. Running on a set of 32s right now tell my wheels n tires come in and honestly the ride is a bit bumpier then factory but I think a lot of that has to do with large rear block. Very happy with the ride quality of the kit, would definitely order another one, the only thing was I thought 7" would have been taller lol

 

I suspect you are right, but the right shocks would go a long way to smoothing it out. Now, the right shocks?? :rolleyes:

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Has anyone experienced a vibration that started after having a 6" Fabtech lift installed? Mine is the 1/2 ton with the short box.

 

 

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Just upgraded my RCX 5" to 7" with Fox Coilovers and rear shocks with Metal Moto 20x12 -44 with 35x12.50x20 Nitto Trail Grapplers. I am rubbing on the back wall of the front fender well. Hopefully I can find a way to keep it from rubbing. Any advice?

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matt_s Enthusiast

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Just upgraded my RCX 5" to 7" with Fox Coilovers and rear shocks with Metal Moto 20x12 -44 with 35x12.50x20 Nitto Trail Grapplers. I am rubbing on the back wall of the front fender well. Hopefully I can find a way to keep it from rubbing. Any advice?

Got any more pics? Truck looks sweet
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Fabtech 4" lift, 295/60/20 trail grapplers on 20" BMF REPR's

Great looking truck! Do you rub at all?

JustABlackZ71 Enthusiast

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Just upgraded my RCX 5" to 7" with Fox Coilovers and rear shocks with Metal Moto 20x12 -44 with 35x12.50x20 Nitto Trail Grapplers. I am rubbing on the back wall of the front fender well. Hopefully I can find a way to keep it from rubbing. Any advice?

Do you have any pics with the 5" installed? How did you like it?

gatoroi Enthusiast

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Has anyone experienced a vibration that started after having a 6" Fabtech lift installed? Mine is the 1/2 ton with the short box.

 

 

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I have a vibration sometimes. It could be the tires though. I will have them rebalanced when I get my new wheels in next week to check.

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Just upgraded my RCX 5" to 7" with Fox Coilovers and rear shocks with Metal Moto 20x12 -44 with 35x12.50x20 Nitto Trail Grapplers. I am rubbing on the back wall of the front fender well. Hopefully I can find a way to keep it from rubbing. Any advice?

 

Yes, please..more pictures. And take a pic of where it rubs on the backside. Does it rub turning in, out, or both?

fuse36 Enthusiast

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How big of lift do I need to fit 35"s. With +18 offset. Looking to go smallest lift without cutting.

 

 

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How big of lift do I need to fit 35"s. With +18 offset. Looking to go smallest lift without cutting.

 

 

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What rims are they? 20x9? x10? Or another size other than 20s? Also what is the backspacing

 

 

I know Zone off-road (4.5") and BDS (4") allow you to run a 35x12.5x20 tire if you run a 20x9 w/ 5.75" backspacing

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What rims are they? 20x9? x10? Or another size other than 20s? Also what is the backspacing

 

 

I know Zone off-road (4.5") and BDS (4") allow you to run a 35x12.5x20 tire if you run a 20x9 w/ 5.75" backspacing

20x9 not sure on backspace. Thanks for the info.

 

 

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