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My friend is about to get the pro comp 6'' on his 02 ecsb z71. When we were talking about what size wheels to get, I suggested 16x10 as I figured most people would. But he told me that the shop said 16x10 would not fit and he could only go with 16x8. He wants a wider stance than stock but nothing overkill. So I told him just make sure the offset is not too much. He said the guy at the shop was explaining the difference in lifts and that some have an end result of a wider stance than others regaurdless of wheel width and offset. I did not know this. Is that true? He had some pics they gave him of different lifts and the rancho/fabtech seemed to have the widest stance....procomp/fabtech/superlift had the least. Could you guys give me some feedback since I really have no experience in this field. Also, any good pics of your 4/6 in lifts would be great. Thanks!

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Hi -

 

I have the Rancho 6" on my HD and it's true that they stick out from under the truck much more than a few others lifts- this is due to the spindles Rancho and others use. Procomp and Superlift stick out less but still stick out. I run 16X8 with 305's.

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I have an 02 ecsb Z71 with Pro Comp 6 inch lift and 16x10 rims. Ran 315/75/16 tires with no rubbing. Shop had to trim small corner off lower valance but I would of never known if they did not tell me about it.

 

 

David

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My 02 HD has a 6 inch fabtech, I have 16x10 wheels, with no backspacing problems. They stick out of the fender a little but nothing goofy or overkill. I'm running 315's. You can see pics by hitting the www button below.

 

edit- they did have to trim some of the bumper, but you wouldn't know unless I told you. or compared side by side

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