Trail Boss 4" Lift w/ 35x12.5s

[jgraves13]

Got any pics of the CV angles?


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[z1boss]

46 minutes ago, jgraves13 said:

Got any pics of the CV angles?


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[Bizar]

What's spacers are you running?

Thanks for the picture truck looks good

 

[Bizar]

Did you have to install the rear block that comes with the kit? The rear of my truck measured is 42 already and 39 in the front. I feel like adding the block will just make the truck have too much rake again

[z1boss]

22 minutes ago, Bizar said:

What's spacers are you running?

Thanks for the picture truck looks good

 

 

Spacers

 

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07XF3J1QZ?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

 

 

 

19 minutes ago, Bizar said:

Did you have to install the rear block that comes with the kit? The rear of my truck measured is 42 already and 39 in the front. I feel like adding the block will just make the truck have too much rake again

 

 

You dont have to use the block but your measurements dont sound right to me.  The stock truck only has about 1.5 inches of rake not 3.  After installing the full kit I only have 3/4 inch of rake left.  It's not that noticable and I personally like that small rake to be able to use the back of my truck without it going nose high everytime.  I would suggest double checking your measurements by measuring from the floor to the center of the fender.

Edited November 17, 2019 by z1boss

[Bizar]

Ya I'll go measure it again, but the way your truck looks is clean. I'll be going with that kit.

Thank you for the information! I appreciate it.

[z1boss]

21 minutes ago, Bizar said:

Ya I'll go measure it again, but the way your truck looks is clean. I'll be going with that kit.

Thank you for the information! I appreciate it.

No problem and thank you!  If you have any other questions just ask.

[Dersch]

On 11/12/2019 at 10:31 AM, z1boss said:

Ok guys, I did it.  I installed the lift this weekend and my Trail Boss is noticeably higher up than it was stock.  I am now running 35x12.5R20s on a total 4 inch lift.  My rims are 20x9s with a 0 mm offset, however I added 1.5" spacers to stick the tires out even more.  They sit about 3 inches past the fender line and it really balances out the truck nicely.  Without the spacers there was a very minimal rub only at full lock.  To run the spacers, I trimmed the first wall part of the mudflap (see pictures below) and with the spacers there is only a small touch at full lock now which I have no problem with.  The truck rides fantastic, even better than stock and is super stable around turns.  See below for pictures and before/after measurements.  Best thing is I still fit in my car wash (monthly subscription) which has a 7 ft clearance.  Parking garage wise I believe it will be tight fit, especially with speed bumps for the 7 ft ones but a 7' 6" garage should clear easily.  As always, any questions just ask.

 

 

Before:

 

 

 

Front Fender to Floor: 39 7/8
Rear Fender to Floor: 41 1/8
Cab Height: 77
Roof Antenna Height: 2 3/4
Hood Height: 52
Bed Height: 58 1/4
Front Bumper Ground Clearance: 14
Front Suspension Ground Clearance: 11 1/8
Side Ground Clearance: 16 5/8
Rear Bumper Ground Clearance: 20 3/8
Rear Diff Ground Clearance: 9 1/2
Front Distance from Top of Tire to Fender: 7 7/8
Rear Distance from Top of Tire to Fender: 9

After:

Front Fender to Floor: 42 3/8
Rear Fender to Floor: 43 1/8
Cab Height: 80
Roof Antenna Height: 2 3/4
Hood Height: 54 1/2
Bed Height: 59 5/8
Front Bumper Ground Clearance: 16 1/2
Front Suspension Ground Clearance: 14
Side Ground Clearance: 18 3/4
Rear Bumper Ground Clearance: 21 7/8
Rear Diff Ground Clearance: 10 3/16
Front Distance from Top of Tire to Fender: 8 3/8
Rear Distance from Top of Tire to Fender: 9
 

 

 

This is everything i want. I have a few questions.

 

For your rims.... so i see you are running 20X9 with 1.5" spacers. Would you say this is close to a 20x10 -24 offset? Or a 20x9 -13 offset?

 

My goals to run 295/60/20 or 295/70/18 on 10" wides with -18 ish offset so i get the height and stance. 

 

I love exactly how yours look. Like the stance, tire size and height is perfect for me and its under 7' tall. Im just not a huge fan of running spacers so im trying to gauge what the equivalent size/ offset is

[z1boss]

53 minutes ago, Dersch said:

This is everything i want. I have a few questions.

 

For your rims.... so i see you are running 20X9 with 1.5" spacers. Would you say this is close to a 20x10 -24 offset? Or a 20x9 -13 offset?

 

My goals to run 295/60/20 or 295/70/18 on 10" wides with -18 ish offset so i get the height and stance. 

 

I love exactly how yours look. Like the stance, tire size and height is perfect for me and its under 7' tall. Im just not a huge fan of running spacers so im trying to gauge what the equivalent size/ offset is

 

Because of the 1.5" spacers, my offset is about -38.  For every inch of a spacer, your offset would be about -25 mm.  If you have any other questions just let me know!

Edited June 17, 2020 by z1boss

[Dersch]

1 minute ago, z1boss said:

 

Because of the 1.5" spacers, my offset is about -38.  For every inch of a spacer, your offset would be about -25 mm.

Oh wow thats a lot of offset. Hmm. 

I really like that look but i dont think imma do that much. How do you think a 20x10 -24 offset compares to your current setup? I dont mind the small trimming like you did on your mud flap

[z1boss]

3 minutes ago, Dersch said:

Oh wow thats a lot of offset. Hmm. 

I really like that look but i dont think imma do that much. How do you think a 20x10 -24 offset compares to your current setup? I dont mind the small trimming like you did on your mud flap

 

If you went that route, it would half inch less sticking out than mine which isn't too much of a difference.   Just took this picture.  Both the front and back stick out exactly the same distance

[Dersch]

2 minutes ago, z1boss said:

 

If you went that route, it would half inch less sticking out than mine which isn't too much of a difference.   Just took this picture.  Both the front and back stick out exactly the same distance

Wow that looks great!  The exact look i want. 

I think with the ready lift level on top of my trailboss.

Id be ok running the 20x10 -24 offset. 

Probs run a 35x11.5 or 295/65 (35x11.5) or 285/65 (34.5x11.5) id be golden. 

Depending on price might risk it for 35x12.5s

 

How'd your gas mileage and overall drive feel?

[z1boss]

9 minutes ago, Dersch said:

Wow that looks great!  The exact look i want. 

I think with the ready lift level on top of my trailboss.

Id be ok running the 20x10 -24 offset. 

Probs run a 35x11.5 or 295/65 (35x11.5) or 285/65 (34.5x11.5) id be golden. 

Depending on price might risk it for 35x12.5s

 

How'd your gas mileage and overall drive feel?

Gas mileage dropped just a touch.  Im averaging like 13 city and 17 ish highway and i have a heavy foot.  I love the feel of driving it.  The wider stance makes it feel so stable especially when turning.  Super smooth and turns heads all the time!

[Dersch]

8 minutes ago, z1boss said:

Gas mileage dropped just a touch.  Im averaging like 13 city and 17 ish highway and i have a heavy foot.  I love the feel of driving it.  The wider stance makes it feel so stable especially when turning.  Super smooth and turns heads all the time!

You have officially convinced me

 

My 2015 had a 6" lift with 18x10s -24 (more like- 35 cause the rough country kit pushes from out some). But it was beautiful the stance and height. Head turner everywhere. 

 

Just to confirm with this setup (ready lift on top of trailboss lift) and 35s (true 35) you are under 7' tall?

[z1boss]

1 minute ago, Dersch said:

You have officially convinced me

 

My 2015 had a 6" lift with 18x10s -24 (more like- 35 cause the rough country kit pushes from out some). But it was beautiful the stance and height. Head turner everywhere. 

 

Just to confirm with this setup (ready lift on top of trailboss lift) and 35s (true 35) you are under 7' tall?

 

Yes, like 4 inches under 7 ft and i still fit nicely at my tunnel car wash!