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Old Mar 12, 2007 | 11:27 AM
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Lift / Tire Possibilities

I have searched a number of times, but I was hoping that somebody could sum things up for me real quick. I am still very new to all of this and am trying to decide the route I am going to take. I started off with the largest possible tires I could fit on my 03 SCREW, but now I want to lift. I would love to go with an 18x10 wheel with a either a 325/65 or a 35x12.50, but I can go with a 17" wheel if it would be better. I basically just need to know what kind of lift I need to fit this. I would love to stick with th 4" kit from Rancho but wouldn't mind going with a 6" kit. I have a black lab who has to jump up in my back seat every day, so I don't want to make it too hard on her. Also, what kind of suspension work would it take to fit a 37x13.50? Thanks for any help ya'll can give.
 
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Old Mar 12, 2007 | 12:18 PM
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I'd suggest the 5 inch RCD or 6 inch Fabtech. Both would look great with 325/65-18 tires on 18x10's. To fit 37's you will probably need to add a 3 inch body lift also.
 
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Old Mar 12, 2007 | 12:59 PM
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Thanks Wandell...I figured you would be the first to respond. Now I just need to find a shop in the area who does this kind of work (after I save the money of coarse).
 
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Old Mar 12, 2007 | 03:25 PM
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Oh, I forgot to ask...The backspacing on the wheels I am looking at is 4.5, 4.75, 5, and then one that says the size is 18x10 5-135 -25AM (I know what everything is but the -25). What is the most ideal backspacing for this setup? Will these work?
 
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Old Mar 12, 2007 | 05:51 PM
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Any of those backspacings should work. The OEM wheels backspacing is 4.5. You just don't want less than that. The "-25" is probably the offset.
 
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Old Mar 19, 2007 | 11:13 PM
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I'm starting to wonder if you get tired of knowing so much Wandell. I am leaning towards the Fabtech 6" kit with 35x12.50 and either 17x10 or 18x10 wheels with 4.5" of bs. Do you think that I will have any rubbing at full steering lock? Also, what gear do you think would be my best option...4.56? Thanks again for your help. This decision can make a person want to pull their hair out. I just want to be sure that I do it right the first time. I learned (from my camaro) that rushing into decisions like this can really come back to bite you.
 
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Old Mar 20, 2007 | 12:15 PM
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I think you will be fine with that combo. As for gears, I'd go with 4.56's.
 
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