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Old 04-09-2015, 08:43 PM
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Level, Blocks & Bigger Rubbers - How Differently Will It Drive

I've got a 2013 Screw 4x4 Platinum and really want to lift it up some and put on larger tires. I'm thinking a 2" leveling kit in the front, 3" blocks in the back (so I think 1.5" higher than stock) and 285/65/20 BGF All-Terrains KO2's.

I'm pretty particular with how the truck drives and am worried that I might take away from how nicely the truck drives/rides now. Am I over-reacting or will these changes have a big changes on the handling of the truck?

Also, would I need to change anything else on the truck to do this right?

Thanks for the insight!
 
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The level should barely affect the ride, but those LT tires will definitely make it stiffer.
 
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Old 04-10-2015, 03:32 AM
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Originally Posted by sterlgreyfx4
the level should barely affect the ride, but those lt tires will definitely make it stiffer.
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Old 04-10-2015, 05:53 AM
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Thanks guys. I did a little more research last night and it seems like a 2" spacer up front may not be enough to run that tire size. The tire would be 34.5". Any thoughts?
 
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Some guys are running 35x12.50 on just a 2" level so a skinnier tire like the 285/65r20 should fit just fine i would think. Maybe very minor rubbing but nothing serious.
 

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Originally Posted by SterlGreyFX4
Some guys are running 35x12.50 on just a 2" level so a skinnier tire like the 285/65/20 should fit just fine i would think. Maybe very minor rubbing but nothing serious.
Thanks SterlGrey...I think you're right. I pulled the trigger on the tires and lift and should have everything installed late next week. I'll post some pics when it's done!
 
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Old 04-10-2015, 06:28 PM
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Glad i could help looking forward to the pics!
 
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Soo any pictures?
 
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Originally Posted by SterlGreyFX4
Soo any pictures?
Yup!


 
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That looks awesome man, turned out really nice
 



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