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Thanks.  Looks nice!  I'm going to call Les Schwab and have them install it.  I think that a 2 inch level kit should lift more than 1.25 inches.

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Big E in TX
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6” BDS Lift Fox 2.0 Shocks 35 X 12.5 X 20 Nitto Ridge Grapplers 20 X 9 Moto Metal Shift

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Finally the truck is back on the road.    -6 inch fabtech  -35/12.5r22 -Minor metal trimming   

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On 8/27/2019 at 8:15 AM, TheElementalCashew said:

6” BDS and 20x9 Fuel Rebels with 35” Nitto Ridge Grapplers. I need to do some coil overs on the front.

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Are you running any spacers? 

 

Any rubbing? 

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Are you running any spacers? 
 
Any rubbing? 

No spacers.

There was a good deal of rubbing, and significant trimming required. The installer said it wasn’t difficult though, and that it may have been less with different tires.
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Before and after 6in BDS


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STX30MAC

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Looks awesome!
No wheel spacers needed to retain the stock wheels

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I want to go with some 20x9 with +0 offset but will probably have to trim more of the wheel wells.


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For all you DIY guys, where did you place your jack points? Pictures would help. I see the circular plates and read through the manual but its just side by side. Using a standard floor jack and research, not sure without an adapter, I can't seem to figure it out without trial and error on my new truck ?. 

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Chambo

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On 9/3/2019 at 4:37 PM, jordanl010 said:

For all you DIY guys, where did you place your jack points? Pictures would help. I see the circular plates and read through the manual but its just side by side. Using a standard floor jack and research, not sure without an adapter, I can't seem to figure it out without trial and error on my new truck ?. 

I wish someone would make a DIY video for a 4” or below. 

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3” Rough Country running 285/55R22’s on OEM wheels

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On 8/6/2019 at 1:02 AM, FirstAscent said:


Haha right!? I know what you mean.

UCA’s are not required at all, honestly for my purpose it’s purely aesthetics haha. The only off-road a little trail here and there driving up to the mountain or going camping etc, very tame!

But damn it looks good ha!
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Awesome set up and this is what I’m looking to add to my truck. Any idea if you can run a stock wheel with 35’s with your current set up? I came across a killer deal on 295/65/20’s and would like to try and save a few bucks by running the stock wheels for a bit. 

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Awesome set up and this is what I’m looking to add to my truck. Any idea if you can run a stock wheel with 35’s with your current set up? I came across a killer deal on 295/65/20’s and would like to try and save a few bucks by running the stock wheels for a bit. 

Hey man thanks!

If I recall I think what would hold you back, with my exact setup, would be the 6” BDS Kit, I don’t remember if you can run the stock wheel with it, but I could be wrong, definitely check with them!

This is from BDS’s site:


35"x12.50" w/20x9 (Chevy) and 4.5"-5" back spacing
35"x12.50" w/20x9 (GMC) and 5.5"-6.25" back spacing

I have 20x10 wheels with the right back spacing, others have 20x12 working.

Let me know if I can help with anything else and good luck!
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Hey man thanks!

If I recall I think what would hold you back, with my exact setup, would be the 6” BDS Kit, I don’t remember if you can run the stock wheel with it, but I could be wrong, definitely check with them!

This is from BDS’s site:


35"x12.50" w/20x9 (Chevy) and 4.5"-5" back spacing
35"x12.50" w/20x9 (GMC) and 5.5"-6.25" back spacing

I have 20x10 wheels with the right back spacing, others have 20x12 working.

Let me know if I can help with anything else and good luck!

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Stock wheels work fine with 35x12.50r20



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5 minutes ago, yankeedoodle86 said:


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Stock wheels work fine with 35x12.50r20



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You’re the man thank you! Gonna go for a sleek stock look with extra height and a whole lot of extra performance for now. New wheels and tires in the spring. Thank you! 

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Stock wheels work fine with 35x12.50r20



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Thanks for the confirmation! BAM!

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