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Old 10-02-2008, 11:27 PM
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I wanna go bigger!

I have a 2002 screw fx4 with a 3 inch PA body lift with the 4.56 gear ratio on 35s. My questions are.. What size tires will I be able to fit? Will I need to regear again? What is a good way to get more lift? (im assuming suspension?)
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Old 10-02-2008, 11:49 PM
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what size tires will you be able to fit? if you do what? suspension? 6"?

if you do a 6" ontop of the 3" body lift you should be able to fit 38's. cashel and eufrin are running these set ups i believe. also crank torsion bars if not already done.
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Old 10-02-2008, 11:54 PM
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If you mean, what can you fit with a 3 inch body lift, then a 35x12.50 is the limit. That is what I'm running and I don't think I could go any larger.
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Old 10-02-2008, 11:54 PM
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Ya sorry that was a little confusing haha, but ya I guess doing a 6 inch suspension (company? stage 1 stage 2??)
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Old 10-02-2008, 11:59 PM
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If you add a 6 inch Fabtech lift, you can fit up to a 38x15.50 tire on a 10 inch wide wheel with 4.5 inches of bs. However, that is an extremely tight fit and you will have some minor rubbing.
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Old 10-03-2008, 12:13 AM
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Alright so I just looked up my specs for my wheels and I have 4.5 inch of BS so were good there. Now my only questions are what is the difference between a stage 1,2, etc. lift? and If i went with 38s or even 37 would I need to regear?
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Old 10-03-2008, 04:43 AM
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Stage 1 and 2 is a term used by Procomp on some of their Chevy and Toyota lifts. But don't worry about that because that doesn't apply to your truck. Also, Procomp only offers a 4 inch lift.

If you want 6 inches, then Fabtech and Skyjacker are your 2 best options.

If you have 4.56's, you should be alright with 37's or 38's. 4.88's are the highest you can go......but they wouldn't be worth the trouble of swapping.
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Old 10-03-2008, 09:29 AM
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you'll be fine with 4.56's.
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Old 10-03-2008, 11:01 AM
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like everyone said leave your 4.56, its not worth the 1500 to re-gear them again.

i would run 38's since they fit.
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Old 10-03-2008, 12:11 PM
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Sweet thanks for all the help, now I gotta do all the research and find someone to buy my old tires (O and all the money ) Yall have been a lot of help, thanks again!
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Yep you can run 38's with a Fabtech 6" lift stacked with the body lift. I only rub at full lock on the tie rods, but otherwise it drives great.

if you have any questions let me know.
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