I've got a 2wd with a 2.5 autospring leveling kit up front, and a factory 4x4 block in the rear. Tires are 285/65/18 nitto terra grapplers. Rims are the typical xd monsters 18x9 with -18 offset. Barely rubs the front valence, but its easy to trim and you cant tell I touched it. I also have the 4.6 with 3.55 gears, and the truck seems just fine to me.

 

does the 4x4 vs 4x2 make a difference when upgrading tire size?

 

2WD leveled with 33's

 

The 35" tires are going to look very cramped, but if you are going to go with a higher lift in the future I would go ahead and get the 35" tires. If you plan on sticking with the leveling kit, I would get 33" tires

 

2.5 HBS level. Pro Comp 7005's with 285/65/18 Nitto Trail Grapps.

 

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33's Nitto Grappler G2 A/T
3" Leveling Kit

 

That 3" level is going to destroy your suspension.

 

Everything I have read says if you do offroading then don't go with the 3" lift, but I do not offroad in this truck. This is my daily driver on the streets of Southern Cali. The truck is 12 years old and probably already could use new shocks and suspension. But thanks

 

It's you're truck, but I was just giving you a heads up. Even if it doesn't leave the street, any bumps, potholes or speed bumps will max it out. Your upper ball joints are at the very end of their limit and have 0 down travel room.

Even if you replaced the entire front end, you'd still be going through parts quickly. 2.5" is really the max for these trucks.

How long have you had the 3" level?

But like I said, it's your truck and I was just trying to give a helpful opinion that the majority on this site would echo.

 

Thanks for the input i do appreciate it.

I put in on about a week ago.

 

I wish you no trouble with the level. Your truck looks good. If you see issues, I'd really recommend a smaller spacer in the future if you have to replace parts.

 

35s on a leveled 2wd