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Old 05-10-2011, 09:44 AM
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need lift advice

I currently have a 04 fx4 screw with a 2.5 in leveling kit. I have 325/60/18 nitto TG with moto metal 951's with +30 offset.

Looking at either 4 in rancho lift or 6 in skyjacker

what is the biggest tire I could fit under these lift with my current moto metal rims?

What do you like better the 4 in or 6in? thanks guys
 
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Old 05-10-2011, 09:47 AM
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those wheels probably won't work with a 6" lift. so unless you want to change out wheels go with the rancho.
 
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Old 05-10-2011, 10:27 AM
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^x2. The Skyjacker lift requires the wheels to have 4.5in of backspacing.
 
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Old 05-10-2011, 12:20 PM
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Originally Posted by UNC Lariat
^x2. The Skyjacker lift requires the wheels to have 4.5in of backspacing.
because i know he's going to ask about other brands, most 6" lift require 4.5" backspacing. there might be 1 or 2 that require 5", but either way that +30 offset i'm assuming is around 6" backspacing without knowing your wheel width so your not even close for them to be working
 
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Old 05-10-2011, 01:42 PM
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so if i did the 4 in rancho do i need to get rid of my 2.5" leveling kit? and what size tire would fit under it
 
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Old 05-10-2011, 01:48 PM
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you don't have to get rid of it if you don't want, you will need additional lift for the rear whether it be a larger rear block or AAL to sit level.

same size tires you have now. i have a feeling you could possibly squeeze an AT 37/1250 in there but that's just something i've had in the back of my mind for a couple years. but sticking to a 35 will be your best bet and you don't have to worry about re gearing like you would a 37.
 
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Old 05-10-2011, 01:57 PM
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If you do a 3" body lift with the leveling kit you have now, you'll be at 5.5" and able to fit 35", maybe need some trimming.
 
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Old 05-10-2011, 06:48 PM
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I think the body lift on top of what you have would be the best option....
if you didn't already have the level kit Id say do the 4" Rancho for sure!
 
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Old 05-11-2011, 08:52 AM
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what is the best 3" body lift for the money?
 
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Old 05-11-2011, 10:01 AM
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PA or BDS
 
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Old 05-11-2011, 11:18 AM
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thanks for the info guys, i hate to keep asking questions but what lift would still keep the best ride, the 4 inch rancho lift or a 3 inch body lift
 
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Old 05-11-2011, 12:00 PM
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Do the Rancho and remove the leveling kit. Body lifts are expensive to install and don't look right. The Rancho will bring your suspension geometry back to factory so it will ride a lot smoother. It also comes with new full size shocks so it will ride even better.

Whats the backspacing on your wheels? I have 5.4" backspacing on 18x9 wheels and I have a 6" Fabtech lift.
 
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Old 05-11-2011, 12:07 PM
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Whats the backspacing on your wheels?
should be 6.18
 
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Old 05-11-2011, 01:48 PM
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yes bs is 6.18, and 18x9, i like the look of the trail grappler in 35x12.5x18

when i remove leveling kit and put the rancho on, the front in will be lower than the back like before without the leveling kit
 
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Old 05-11-2011, 05:51 PM
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no, the rancho will lift the front 4" and the rear around 2" i'd assume, so you will be close to level
 


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