Tires scrub even with lift! Help plz

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Lift spindles are for 2wd only! Either +0mm offset or a +12mm offset with stop the scrub. I still say order lift keys and then try clearance. The +12 will def clear but may sit to far under the truck for your preference. The +0mm will still need trimming. The tire is the problem but can work with +12, or smaller tire and keep the rims.

Could you link me to the appropriate keys please
And what if i also went down to a 35x14.50 with the same rim. I need new tires anyways these are about dead.

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Buying new rim's really isn't in the budget at the moment so that idea is out the window.

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My torsion bars are cranked all the way out and the ride is really rough. I want to de-crank them a little as Yates recommended. So Lets say i turn them down two turns each add the lift keys and 35x14.50 tires. Will i still scrub?
 

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I havent lifted that high. but really, you cv angles look bad. I would step up to an bigger lift 8" or so. Or do a 1.5" body lift. Maybe not the best, but lots of people have them. whats getting you is the tire. There are guys on here with keys only that dont rub on 35s because their tire and wheel set up s right.

I bet if you went with 35x13.5 you would be happier. or pony up for a lift. OR, keep drivin and that bumper will pull off...problem solved!

good luck!
 
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Yea i know man. But what if i buy 3" lift keys? Will that stop it from rubbing?
The lift just isn't in the budget right now.
Could you link me to a good 1.5" body lift?

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And what if i got 35x14.50? Will it still be the same problem? Id be going down in size but up in width.
 

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Ok i read thru this and yes spindle is 2wd only he is correct on that i also have a 6 inch super lift , im pretty sure for your year its a knuckle lift and not a bracket as they are typically older design and most companys are going away from brackets what you could do is (not sure if this works in the same fashion as OBS but buy 2500 torsion bars ) because the 2500 torison bars are meant for heavier trucks it rides a little rougher but does the same job plus helps with sagging later on down the road esp if you decide to add one of those heavy ass aftermarket road armor or ranchhand bumpers down the road, i also second the idea of a SMALL body lift anything above 2 inches i dont reccomend simply because on top of an already six inch sus lift it causes more body roll and for a DD that gets aggrivating
 
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Ok i read thru this and yes spindle is 2wd only he is correct on that i also have a 6 inch super lift , im pretty sure for your year its a knuckle lift and not a bracket as they are typically older design and most companys are going away from brackets what you could do is (not sure if this works in the same fashion as OBS but buy 2500 torsion bars ) because the 2500 torison bars are meant for heavier trucks it rides a little rougher but does the same job plus helps with sagging later on down the road esp if you decide to add one of those heavy ass aftermarket road armor or ranchhand bumpers down the road, i also second the idea of a SMALL body lift anything above 2 inches i dont reccomend simply because on top of an already six inch sus lift it causes more body roll and for a DD that gets aggrivating

Awesome! Thanks for taking the time and reading through everything.
Do you have a website or seller in particular for the 2500 torsion bars? And could you link me to a decent 2" body lift.
I appreciate the help!
 

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i dont and like i stated not sure if this works in the NBS trucks i wouldnt see why not and could just get them in a junkyard,
 

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Where can i get this? I can only find the 3" body lift on their site.

x2 on the 1.5 inch body lift. That should fix all ur problems. keys and bars swapping sounds like too much for just the inch of clearance that is needed. I have a 6 in lift and 35x12.5 tires and i had to trim quite a bit to make them fit.
I think with the 35x14.5 ur still gonna have rubbing issues.
 
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Awesome! Thanks for the info man. Do you have a link where they sell the 1.5" body lift? Their site only shows the 3"
And what if i get the 1.5" body lift and the lift keys, if i get the 35x14.50 tires will they turn fine or will they still scrub?
 

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