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Old 10-13-2008, 10:47 PM
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Exclamation anyone running leveling kit with 4.5 of bs?

got 3 inch leveling kit on my 06 want to wheels found the mm 951 with the back space it will stick out 2 1/2 inch past stock i dont know if that is too much, anyone with any tips or pictures would be awesome, sorry to keep repeaing my self just want to do it right the first time
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Old 10-13-2008, 11:51 PM
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What size tires are you wanting to run? Sticking out that far is going to limit your tire choices.
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Old 10-14-2008, 05:16 PM
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Old 10-14-2008, 05:37 PM
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I just installed a 2.5 inch leveling kit on my 06 crew cab,and i now fit 295/70/17 which 33.2 tall 12.8 wide zero rubbing four wheeling.that on the stock aluminum rims................
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Old 10-14-2008, 05:41 PM
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that sounds nice but i was talkign about the 2.5 inches the tire will stick out from stock, not useing the stock rims
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Old 10-14-2008, 07:37 PM
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You ought to be OK with those tires. Just remember the more you stick out the more stress on your suspension component's and the more road spray and mud on the sides of your truck!
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Old 10-14-2008, 11:43 PM
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I agree.
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