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Little back story first…

 

Purchased my truck a month ago with a readylift sst lift (leveling kit top and bottom with new control arms. Dealer threw on the nitto recon grapplers 33x12.5x22. This is the first issue… we agreed upon 285/55/22 for the tire size… parts guy decided on his own to go with the 33/12.50 because of availability without discussing with me. When I picked up the truck the tires did not clear the new control arms. It wasn’t even close. I ran out and grabbed some hub centric spacers (1/4”) and had them throw them on. Alignment bought me some space but not enuff. I still rub from time to time. When I noticed the rubbing I contacted my salesman and they are going to make it right. They will take my tires off and replace them with whatever I choose.

 

That being said, the sst lift leaves more space in the wheel wells than I thought it would. I’m going to stuff 35s in there if I can! The 12.50 will present the same issue with control arm clearance. Would going with a thicker spacer work?? I know I have to trim the bracket in the fender well and pull back the wheel well liner and all.. just wondering if my control arm clearance issue can be resolved with a spacer.. 

 

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anyone running a similar setup??

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Well… almost 35s. But the control arm rubbing is way worse!🤦‍♂️

 

new tires are 295/55/22 ridge grapplers. The ridge grapplers are substantially more aggressive on the sidewall. Even tho the 33x12.50x22 recon grapplers are a 12.50, these run more. 1/4” spacer is still in place but I’m thinking I will have to go with a larger spacer. Seems like the norm is 1.5” hubcentric. Does that Allow me to not trim the wheel studs?

 

thanks and BTW.. tires look great. Pics tomorow.

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On 1/22/2023 at 1:21 PM, Usudno said:

Little back story first…

 

Purchased my truck a month ago with a readylift sst lift (leveling kit top and bottom with new control arms. Dealer threw on the nitto recon grapplers 33x12.5x22. This is the first issue… we agreed upon 285/55/22 for the tire size… parts guy decided on his own to go with the 33/12.50 because of availability without discussing with me. When I picked up the truck the tires did not clear the new control arms. It wasn’t even close. I ran out and grabbed some hub centric spacers (1/4”) and had them throw them on. Alignment bought me some space but not enuff. I still rub from time to time. When I noticed the rubbing I contacted my salesman and they are going to make it right. They will take my tires off and replace them with whatever I choose.

 

That being said, the sst lift leaves more space in the wheel wells than I thought it would. I’m going to stuff 35s in there if I can! The 12.50 will present the same issue with control arm clearance. Would going with a thicker spacer work?? I know I have to trim the bracket in the fender well and pull back the wheel well liner and all.. just wondering if my control arm clearance issue can be resolved with a spacer.. 

 

I attached pics for reference.image.thumb.jpg.74453c71740bbb302852601bd40c1392.jpg

image.thumb.jpg.6257b80bcdacd6bf64317ed50b691e0f.jpg

 

anyone running a similar setup??

That is crazy about the dealer ordering different size tires without your approval.  An inch and three quarters difference in height and a much wider tire which is where most fitment issues come into play on these trucks. I have 35x11.50 on my AT4,  no level, just Bilstein 5100 set at medium setting (0.6 inches of lift over the factory 2 inches) +15 offset wheel (stock offset plus a half inch spacer basically) had to remove the mudflap bracket to keep it from rubbing on turns.

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Well here it is. Trimmed and all. I need to tie strap back the wheel well liners.. getting the slightest rub on full lock reverse. Mirror caps will be in tomorrow. I may tackle the chrome strip on the steps tomorrow as well.

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Another picture.. tinted the third brake light as well as the turn signals on mirrors.

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Diamondd2… I have the ready lift control arms.. they stick out a bit farther and cause the issue that was at hand. I ended up going with longer wheel studs rather than the 1.5” spacer. I used a .5” spacer with the longer studs and it looks damn good if I must say. Just finished pulling metal bracket in the rear and pulling the liners all back. Gonna take it for a ride see if I can’t find some satin black wrap for the running boards… mirror caps are a no shoe so far.

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On 2/4/2023 at 9:07 AM, Usudno said:

Diamondd2… I have the ready lift control arms.. they stick out a bit farther and cause the issue that was at hand. I ended up going with longer wheel studs rather than the 1.5” spacer. I used a .5” spacer with the longer studs and it looks damn good if I must say. Just finished pulling metal bracket in the rear and pulling the liners all back. Gonna take it for a ride see if I can’t find some satin black wrap for the running boards… mirror caps are a no shoe so far.

What extended wheel studs did you end up going with?

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I run 35x12.5 R18's on my 15 gmc sierra 1500 z71 (stock wheels). I have a RC 3.5 lift kit and it only rubs the inner fender at full lock and it touches the upper arm at full lock. This kit has angled uppers though. I DO NOT recommend this kit though. I haven't put much for miles on it ( maby 15-20k) it has already settled and now rubs a bit more. I also run a RH grill guard and RC hidden mount 12k winch (synthetic line). I did however just purchase the  https://cognitomotorsports.com/cognito-4-inch-performance-lift-kit-with-fox-ps-ifp-2-0-shocks-for-07-18-silverado-sierra-1500-2wd-4wd.html. can't wait to see the difference. 

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On 11/26/2024 at 2:05 PM, bryanw80 said:

What extended wheel studs did you end up going with?

 

Probably won't get a response.

 

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