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Old 06-25-2010, 01:10 PM
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3" body lift 1988 pickup

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just got a 3" body lift on order with the gap covers.
Anyone know if I can cram in 33" tires?

Also do I need to order a steering extension, radiator lowering brackets, etc??
The kit comes with front bumper brackets and might come with shift lever extensions. One person I talked with said he just stretched his steering and it works fine but wanted to double check here.


Truck is the 4x4 xtra cab with 22re 5 speed

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Old 06-25-2010, 01:27 PM
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ewww bodylift lol just kidding. you can fit 33"s no problem, heck you can fit 33"s with no lift. why did you go BL if i may ask?
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you need radiator drop braces, a ground wire extension , steering extension is a must, i dint intall the shifter extions on myne as i like the short shifter but other than that you should be fine
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yes you can fit 33 inch tires btw
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Thanks guys
I'll be looking for the radiator brackets and steering extension.

Went with the body lift mostly due to $$$$
I won't rally this truck hard , more of a daily driver so want to keep as stock as possible.
Someday I'll have enough dough to get into this hobby!
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body lifts are fine. there a good cheap way to fit the tires you want man. what company did ya get the kit from??? cause most come with the parts ya mentionjed
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The kit I bought was from Performance Accessories. Comes with just about everything I need. The steering extension they supply looks like it could be tricky, but there is a spacer available if all else fails.

Do you guys think I can fit 33x12.50 Toyo M/T on 15x10 wheels, without any rubbing?
I was thinking of finding a 33x10.50 on 15x8 just to make sure I dont rub so bad. Anyone else rub, when hard over with 33x12.50 and 3" BL? Thoughts?

I was also thinking about addaleafs for the rear.

Thanks.
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ive been running a 3" bl on my '87 for just about a year now and my kit came with radiator drops and the spacers w/ hardware, thats it.

i didnt extend my shifter but i did have to cut away part of my body right uderneath the shift boot in order to utilize 5th and reverse though.

and as far as the tire rub goes, both options you listed should be fine, i never rubbed and i ran both tire/wheel combinations
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yes 33x12.50 on a 10 wide rims will fit and look good as crap. lol
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