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Tucson_02Silverado Senior Enthusiast

Tucson_02Silverado

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Although it's probably a mute point now...just came from a GMC dealer and Chevy dealer to look into trading my 02 for an 05 with QS...none to be found...maybe a Denali (too much $$) in soon.

 

I currently have 285/60-17 on 4.5" backspace Centerlines (yes it's a 2WD, if I got a QS it would be 2wd as well) and would move the tire/wheels over if I did find a QS and the price was right

 

I'm sure there's someone out there that has put on 285's (offroad size height) on thier 4wd QS, any problems?

jeb Enthusiast

jeb

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There can be. My understanding is that the reason the QS's have the wider rear wheel track is so that the tires don't hit the frame when they're turning. I've never gotten under mine to see how close it comes but it's something to be aware of.

Ben Enthusiast

Ben

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The stock QS system is already over sized in width and why the rear wheel flares have "marker lights" on them. Code says anything over must be lighted.

 

Larger yet might push the width even farther over the limit, so better check your local codes before going any farther.

 

Please post back what your local codes say about over sized in width.

Butch 02 Denali Enthusiast

Butch 02 Denali

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Lots of room on a QSteer for bigger tires without any problems. A friend of mine has a Sierra Denali QSteer with 305/40/22 Nitto Extreme's and a McGaughy's 2"/4" drop kit and still has no problems.

SS Crew Enthusiast

SS Crew

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I'm running 305-50-20's on 10" wide Weld Velocity 8 rims. The only clearance issues I had were just cutting back the front fender liners. The tread on the tires catch that when you back up and turn. Otherwise no clearance probs.

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Tolliverme Enthusiast

Tolliverme

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I have an 03 QS and love it. get your dealer to do a search for one like you want. Once you drive it, Tow with it and especially back a trailer with it you will never go back to a regular truck. :D

RipT Enthusiast

RipT

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You SHOULD still be able to order a truck or 'burb with QS for another couple of weeks (Apr 8 final cut-off I think). I ordered mine on Feb 17 and it was built and ready to be shipped from factory on Mar 10. I should have it in a day or two.

 

So get exactly (or as close as GM will let you) what you want 'cause you do not know what or how Quadrasteer will surface on next. You still get to negotiate price and take advantage of whatever rebates or special incentives are in effect when the truck comes in (not when you order).

 

Good luck.... it's not too late!!

MrQuadrasteer Senior Enthusiast

MrQuadrasteer

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I was always curious...Is it possible to lift a quadra steer truck?

 

 

 

 

Lifting a Quad is no different than lifting any other truck. The only two differences are the wiring harness for the rear steer might need extending, and you have to watch the pinion angle vs. rear steer caster angle. Not a big deal at <3", after that either index the knuckles or use a cv at the pinion.

 

Lots of lifted Quads running around. Go check out my homepage (link in sig). We have one with 37" tires on a 6" lift. Seen one with like 17" of lift on 40's.... a bit much, really.... but BIG !!!!

ktg Enthusiast

ktg

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285/75R16s here with cranked up torsion bars. I had to trim the front of the front wheel wells. Really can't tell though. The back of the fronts rub a little at full turn in reverse only. Forward is all clear. Gotta get a 2" body lift soon.

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