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Came home to these in my driveway. :pimp::thumbs:

 

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I'm getting it all put together on the 25th. That first pic of my last post has me concerned about rubbing. I chose 34's because I've read a lot of posts here about guys running them with no rubbing issues, but I'm skeptical after seeing that picture. The stocks are only 245/75r17, equal to a 31.5" tire.

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On those stock 20's, you should be fine. There are lots of guys running that size with a level on the 2500HD's.

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Yeah, I'll be a bit cautious for a while. I won't mind trimming plastic if I have to but I def don't want to cut into metal.

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I have 275/65/20 Duratracs on stock suspension 2500 Duramax. Had to trim the mud flaps a little on the inside for full lock clearance, but no other rubbing issues. Stock Denali 20" rims.

 

 

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Thanks Dab, that makes me feel a little better.

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No problem. Here's a pic of mine with that setup...was dark last night when I took it....0c96172c61b78a406dea093eb948966d.jpg

 

 

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Looks sharp. You say you're not leveled and running 34" tires with some plastic rub. I wonder if the Duramax's ride a little higher than the gassers?

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I wouldn't mind seeing more pics showing the front clearances.

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I'll try to get some for you tonight.

 

 

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Here's a few fronts and a better of the truck in better daylight. Let me know if you want to see something specific. I have the flat GM mudflaps and you can see where I had to remove some for full lock turning. It doesn't rub at all.2151fa30a815419166973c66c7261660.jpgd7209c730001e9981042da2fc52fd7f8.jpg8eafa448198538d99e2ebb5f1c182b8a.jpg653c337f00d0447978af900adc30968b.jpg

 

 

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Thanks Dab, surprising amount of room in there for stock ride height. I have the heavier duty mud flaps and might need to cut those.

 

Do you have the part number of yours? I appreciate all your info.

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