lifts and tires

[Skeets]

can anyone tell me how high of a lift they have for 38 or 37 inch tires? I already have a 6" lift any info would be appreciated!!

[facn8me]

a 3" body lift should do it, 37's that is. Your front and rear diff aren't gonna like you much. Axles and bearings are gonna hate you. It'll work but be gental

[snoman]

a 3" body lift should do it, 37's that is. Your  front and rear diff aren't gonna like you much. Axles and bearings are gonna hate you.    It'll work but be gental

 

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Body lifts of that size are a pain because it throws everything out of aligment. (steering, linkages, engine fan etc) I would look at a good 6 inch suspension lift. Also like above, axle and tranny will not like it unless you run about 4.88 or 5.13 gears in them and if it is a 1500, I would not waste my time because the axles are pretty weak and will not take 38's or so long without failure and braking will suffer a lot too. Then there will be alignement and tire wear issues and very short ball joint life too. If you really have your mind set on this you would be better of to do a solid axle conversion in front (a D50 or D60) as it will make life a lot easier in the long run.

[Wingnut]

He already has a 6 inch suspension lift.

[Skeets]

I was just wondering becuase im putting 22" rims on with the new kuhmo 37" mt tires and i want to make sure its good enuff. i just dont want to have to do much work on the finders and what not to get the tires to fit right

[snoman]

He already has a 6 inch suspension lift.

 

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He needs more than a body lift if it is a 1/2 ton truck as it is way to big for those axles. Sure people do it but the eat up tires and ball joints etc doing it not to mention a axle as well here and there and if there is a warranty, it goes out the window too.

[phire]

The truck I just bought came with 17" wheels and I'm just wondering what the real difference is between standard 15/16" and the 17" wheels that the dealer puts on? Basically, for everyday use/work, what advantages/disadvantages are there to having the bigger wheel? So far I haven't really noticed much difference aside from them being more aesthetically pleasing.

[asilverblazer]

The bigger wheels (17") are for the bigger brakes on the newer trucks.

 

As for the body lift, I've had mine for a while now, with no problems at all, the only real noticeable issue is the fan shroud but, that has not led to any problems, towing a heavy trailer in the mid 90's with no cooling issue. Adding a body lift will not cause any more additional wear to the front end components, adding larger tires will though.

 

If a solid axle is even a remote possiblity then stop now and start saving because anymore money spent on the current front suspension or drivetrain will ba a waste. I think that if your lift maintained the factory geometry, by lowering the front diff the full 6" as well as upper and lower control arms, your truck should be OK. Engaging the 4 wheel drive system to start powering those big meats is where the trouble begins.

[Skeets]

He already has a 6 inch suspension lift.

 

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He needs more than a body lift if it is a 1/2 ton truck as it is way to big for those axles. Sure people do it but the eat up tires and ball joints etc doing it not to mention a axle as well here and there and if there is a warranty, it goes out the window too.

 

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i have a 6" supension lift no body lift its a rancho lift

[opsbear7]

Hey...what is the gearing you have in your truck now with the current set up?

[phire]

Mine? 3.73 locking rear differential.

[Skeets]

I dont know i am redoing my cpu when i put the 22 on