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Old 06-08-2006, 09:33 PM
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What size tire do i need

I have a 3 inch body lift on my 1990 extra cab right now i want to get a 4" suspension lift also along with wheel spacers. I know its way to much lift but i didnt put the body lift on i bought it that way and i dont know how i would take it off. I have 33x12.5r15 right now and they rub pretty good in some cases. I was wondering what size tire I would need for basically 7" of lift. thanks every one
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with 7" of lift you can run 35's or larger but the larger ones may rub when flexed. You'll need to re-gear if you go bigger than 33's.
Get a tire that fits what you will use the truck for.
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You could probably go 37's, with that much lift, but your front drivetrain will not be long for this world. With 35's you stand a chance it will hold up at least for a little while.

What in the world are you doing that you need that much lift?

Body lifts are not difficult to install or take off - just undo the body mount bolts, take out the spacer, and reinstall new (proper length) bolts.
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Isn't there a guy on this forum running 38's with IFS? How does his last?

I think you'd probably want to go with 35's. 37's would be alot more show than go.
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or leave the body lift and tires you have now and save your money, if you do any hardcore offroading then you can sas later
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i hope you plan to regear with that big of a tire
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thanks every one i think im going to get rid of the 3'' body lift and just go with the 4'' suspension i dont feel like dealing with regearing and not to mention the big bucks for tires. One last question what should an ifs rig absolutely have if it is a daily driver but also wheeled hard i cant think of anything but i know theres something
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sliders, bumpers, that will help in assidents, and protection on the trail, and a lsd or on the fly locker. maybe some back up CVs. and diff breathers, and good maintenence.
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