About to pull the trigger on a lift/level kit...

[h0tr0d]

Thanks man. Here is a shot of the rims and center caps and lug nuts I picked up.

 

[h0tr0d]

What about articulation with the 285? If I'm going to take it to the 4x4 only trails at big bend do you think it would be wiser to stick with a 265 to avoid rub when going over large rocks? The tails aren't very extreme, just some large rocks and washouts.

 

[bowtiefreak]

I would rub a little and get that little bit of extra clearance

 

[h0tr0d]

Thanks, I appreciate the help.

 

[Rebelution]

You could just throw a body lift on there if you want a little extra room. Be sure to take plenty of pictures at big bend. That place is out of this world awesome.

 

[h0tr0d]

@Rebelution: That's definitely a viable option. It's way cheaper to do that then spring for the 4" suspension lift and wind up paying nearly $1700 with driveshaft. I used to not like them, but when used with gap guards it's hard to tell really. I'd probably have to fab up some brackets for the grill guard and kma bumper I have planned.

 

[blackcoffee]

Why don't you not buy the bumper/grill guard and save up for a 4" suspension lift. Get some steps for the baby or whatever. If it turns out it doesn't work I'll buy it off you =cD!

 

[h0tr0d]

I'd have some serious 'splaining to do I think. I only paid $4000 for the truck and just dropped $400 for rims/caps/lug nuts and I'm about to drop another $900 for tires. Spending half the cost of the truck on a suspension lift would probably get me in some serious hot water with my woman. Girls just don't understand why we have to make our shi7 cool instead of just leaving it stock.

 

[blackcoffee]

They eventually get it, just gotta keep drilling it into their heads. My girl gets it I think finally. Thats what she said atleast =D!

 

[Arctic-Rodz]

heres mine with 295/70R17 on Eagle 140 series wheels 17x8

cut the edges of the bumper for clearance, didnt need a lift above the tortion it already had when i bought it.