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did you set it at 8 to avoid rubbing? Mine goes on next week i hope. Doing 20x10 -19 was thinking i would set it at 7 so i can clear a 7' door.. hopefully

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Well just wanted to share some info on this lift because when I was researching it couldn't find a ton of info. Honestly the lift is great, directions suck but if your the least bit mechanical incline

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Look great and mcgaughys is good stuff.   Far too clean though now, go drop it in the mud!  

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I have over 10,000 miles on it now and no issues what so ever, so far so good....everyone that rides in it can't get over how good it rides being lifted, I'd go with this same lift if I could do it all over again

 

 

 

how are the tires holding up after 10k? My next set up will be very similar to yours, but with 37s

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Still set to 8" and 35s?

Yep! The only thing I regret was not going with 37's, not ready to get into changing the gears and all yet but I do think this lift would look alot better with 37's vs 35's, but as far as quality it's top notch no issues
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did you set it at 8 to avoid rubbing? Mine goes on next week i hope. Doing 20x10 -19 was thinking i would set it at 7 so i can clear a 7' door.. hopefully

It's just the look I was going for really, didn't wanna cut or remove the front valence because to me, Noone get offended this is just my opinion, I think trucks with the front valence removed just looks a little unfinished, not a fan of all the bolt holes showing....also not a fan of the front sitting lower than the rear and set at 8" in the front with the factory 1 inch block and the 6 inch block that comes with the kit on the back the truck sits roughly a qaurter to a half inch higher in the front, it's a very aggressive look in my opinion, to each his own but the way mine is sitting is exactly what I was going for, as far as the rims you can look back at my pics but mine are 22x10 -24 offset so I'm pretty sure your will be a similar look to mine

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Yep! The only thing I regret was not going with 37's, not ready to get into changing the gears and all yet but I do think this lift would look alot better with 37's vs 35's, but as far as quality it's top notch no issues

Think set to 9" and 37x13.50 on an 18x12 I'll have major issues?

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how are the tires holding up after 10k? My next set up will be very similar to yours, but with 37s

Holding up well, I'm very analysis about rotations every 5000 miles, so tire wear has been very minimal, I would love to see yours with 37's tho....as soon as I need a new set big orange with be sitting on 37's and re geared

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how are the tires holding up after 10k? My next set up will be very similar to yours, but with 37s

Holding up well, I'm very analysis about rotations every 5000 miles, so tire wear has been very minimal, I would love to see yours with 37's tho....as soon as I need a new set big orange with be sitting on 37's and re geared

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Think set to 9" and 37x13.50 on an 18x12 I'll have major issues?

No I think you will be good just make sure you get a rim with enough back spacing to clear that lift knuckle....I could clear 37's on mine easy with it set at 8 so I really don't think u will have an issue at all...35's are borderline almost too small with this lift in my opinion, but I hear when u go to a 37 you need to make more upgrades as far as gearing, control arms, etc. To keep them from wearing out everything too fast

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No I think you will be good just make sure you get a rim with enough back spacing to clear that lift knuckle....I could clear 37's on mine easy with it set at 8 so I really don't think u will have an issue at all...35's are borderline almost too small with this lift in my opinion, but I hear when u go to a 37 you need to make more upgrades as far as gearing, control arms, etc. To keep them from wearing out everything too fast

Yeah gearing definitely. Control arms will come no matter the route I go. Also full leaves in the rear doing away with blocks.

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Watch the offset that's the only thing. I have a -44 mm offset set at 9 with a 1.5 inch body lift and I still had to trim the lower valance. Also, in reverse at full lock I rub the inner, lower part of the fender flare as well. I'm running 20x12s with 37x13.5r20 toyo mts. I may not rub if I didn't have the fender flares.

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Watch the offset that's the only thing. I have a -44 mm offset set at 9 with a 1.5 inch body lift and I still had to trim the lower valance. Also, in reverse at full lock I rub the inner, lower part of the fender flare as well. I'm running 20x12s with 37x13.5r20 toyo mts. I may not rub if I didn't have the fender flares.

Got pictures? What's your back spacing with the 20x12. Also tire? Im looking at the cooper stt pro 37x13.50r18 and the fuel hostage 18x12 -44 4.75" bs with that lift set to 9"

I already removed the front lower valence before the ditches on the farm did it for me.

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Holding up well, I'm very analysis about rotations every 5000 miles, so tire wear has been very minimal, I would love to see yours with 37's tho....as soon as I need a new set big orange with be sitting on 37's and re geared

Very nice. Have any early predictions on how far they'll go before needing to be replaced? Also what is your driving style like? Just trying to wrangle up some good reviews of the STTs.

 

Oh yea, mine will definitly be 37s. Most likely 37x13.5x20 on 20x10. Or MAYBE x12.

 

 

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Holding up well, I'm very analysis about rotations every 5000 miles, so tire wear has been very minimal, I would love to see yours with 37's tho....as soon as I need a new set big orange with be sitting on 37's and re geared

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