Lift leveling a 2016 2500hd, can I run 35's

[Big Whiskey]

On 4/16/2018 at 5:17 PM, Jhylton said:

So does anyone know the biggest tire I can get without rubbing? Currently running 265 60r20. I don’t want new rims. 

With a level...basically a 35x11.50x20 or metric equivalent, like a 285/65/20 would be the biggest. Some guys are clearing 35x12.50x20 on stock rims, but some rub the frame or the UCA. 295/60/20 or 275/65/20 will clear easily. 

21 hours ago, rocnrol said:

New pictures of my truck, went with some bigger tires, 305-75 / 18. Turned up factory keys, shock spacers, air bags in the rear, factory wheels, light rubbing at full lock now.

I think you have 305/70/18's, right? I don't believe they make a 305/75.

[rocnrol]

Truck looks awsome. I love the setting of the top pic with the clouds. All the pics look better than the asphalt jungle lol.

Thanks!! Believe it or not... this truck gets used off road quite a bit. It's got a pretty good Rocky Mountain pinstripe on the passenger side the whole length of the truck that needs to get buffed out... woops [emoji6]

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[rocnrol]

I think you have 305/70/18's, right? I don't believe they make a 305/75.

I've got that wrong before... I'll check again tomorrow [emoji12]

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[Big Whiskey]

3 minutes ago, rocnrol said:

I've got that wrong before... I'll check again tomorrow

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HAHA! I thought I remembered that from another post. 

[rocnrol]

So, thanks Big Whisky.... 305-70/18 tires. (I have to remember that lol) and as promised, pictures of the rubbing on the frame, one from each side.

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[Waaazooo]

This is interesting reading on all opinions of level vs lifts. My 2017 is itching for a lift/level kit. I have been seriously looking at Rough Country 3.5 kit. So its a Level kit with Upper arms, Keys,diff drop, new shocks and rear blocks. I want just 2.5" in the front so some either 35"s pr 305" will fit on some after marker 20 x 10" rims will go on. I leveled a 1500 with shock spacers and the rid sucked. I hope by using the arms, different keys and spacers i'll get close to stock ride.  After install I will try and get before and after pics of the CV angles and report the ride difference for anyone who curious. 
Just a note, if anyone has installed this kit on 2016 or 17 2500HD would be glad to hear about any reviews or complaints. 
 
Ended up going with 295/60r20 Nitto Trail Grapple MT on 20x10 -24 XD buck
 
 

Did you ever install your rough country 3.5”? I put the front on, I’ll put the rear blocks and shocks on next weekend.


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