Lift ideas

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  1. Johnny5101

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    Hey thanks for all the help ak_cowboy. I ordered the 6" rough country lift. Do you know if they shocks come with the springs? If not I'll have to order one. Just saw the drivers side one is broken. Thanks for all the help and advice.
     
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    You'll have km order a new one. I would replace both at the same time, otherwise the old one will sag more than the new one.
     
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    What is the biggest tires I'm able to get under my truck with the 6" lift? I have 33's right now. But that's just because that's the biggest I could go with just a leveling kit on it before an I get 38's on it? My rims have a 20mm offset if that helps at all. Thanks once again. Lol
     
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    Also one more thing. What's your opinion on putting spacers on a truck? My truck is more for looks than play.
     
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    With my 6" rough country suspension lift. Can I fit 37's on it? I have dick cepek 18" rims it has 33/12.5/18 on them now. Would the 37's rub?
     
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    I've seen 37s squeezed onto a 3 in body lift with the right trimming. If your truck is more for looks than play I would stay at 35s. 37s don't really treat the stock gearing very well. Re gearing is recommended for anything over 35s. It puts a lot of extra wear on your truck. A lot of guys run 37s with stock gearing without major problems though. So yes, you can do it, but I wouldn't recommend it.


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    Yah so, 37's wasn't the way to go with my truck. I didn't check before putting them on! My dang truck only had 3.55 gears. Maybe if I had 4.10 gears it woulda been different. But it was a turd driving! And started to shake the truck. So needless to say. They were only on for 2 days. I have a 6" lift on mine. So I have to say it did look nice though. I posted some pics on the wheels forum under 37"??? Thread if you wanted to check it out.
     
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    Yep, saw it. Sounds like you have some re-gearing to do.


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    What did you decide to put on?

    Edit, I see you did decide. :p
     
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    37's and 4.88 gears. Oh yah and a new motor! Lol
     
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