4 inch Rancho??

[Zed 71]

i really should crank the torsion bars or consider coil spacers to eliminate this altogether]

Torsion bars?

 

[fco_gonzo]

i ordered the 18 inch helo 835 with the 6 on 5.5 from the kirk's automotive in baton rouge... that's what's supposed to be on there (but maybe that's the bolt pattern and not the backspacing) they were supposed to know what they were doing (but they didn't), and i sure didn't at the time. when the $aving$ build up, i will have to get new rims and tires... again with the 5.5 inch backspacing... i should have come on to this site way before i ever started the lift, rims, and tires... i would of at least had a clue about what was going on, instead of figuring it out now. thanks gonzo for noticing the backspacing issue!

these are the original wheels I bought, I had to return them after I found out that I had the wrong wheels. The guys at the shop were pretty cool about it mainly cuase it was thier mistake.

 

[Zed 71]

Did you guys install gap guards? If so, did the kit come with it or did you buy them elsewhere?

 

[InTruckDesign]

Zed, gap guards are only needed with body lifts.

 

[Zed 71]

The reason I was asking about gap guards is that IMO the engine and miscellaneous lines are too exposed as is (stock). I hate how mud gets in there. I know gap guards would not seal it off, but it would help.

 

[InTruckDesign]

Oh I see...and I agree...I know some have just made their own in the past, definetly cheaper than buying precut ones.

 

[Seel]

Not sure if you already did the lift, but there are no other mods you need to do. I;m not sure if you are mechanically inclined but I would definitly let the pros install your lift kit. You'll be happy with the results. I went with a 4 inch istead of a 6 becuase I thought the 6 would not fit in my gararge. anyways good luck!

Looked over your pics on cardomain. It looks really good. Just wondering why the back wheels look like they are further in than the front?

 

[fco_gonzo]

Looked over your pics on cardomain. It looks really good. Just wondering why the back wheels look like they are further in than the front?

They are, the kit widens the track width in the front.

 

[CREETO]

i put 2 " spacers on my rear to even the trackwidth from front to back... 84" total trackwidth (from outside of tires)

 

[Seel]

i put 2 " spacers on my rear to even the trackwidth from front to back... 84" total trackwidth (from outside of tires)

2" on both sides or total? Correct me if I'm wrong but if you spaced them out 2" a piece, aren't you causing a lot of stress on the studs?

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Not sure if you already did the lift, but there are no other mods you need to do. I;m not sure if you are mechanically inclined but I would definitly let the pros install your lift kit. You'll be happy with the results. I went with a 4 inch istead of a 6 becuase I thought the 6 would not fit in my gararge. anyways good luck!

So does it fit in your garage now with the Rancho?

Also, how much trimming was involved to fit the 35's?
Have no idea about backspacing so how do I find a wheel with 5.5"'s of backspacking? THANKS!!!