I have a 2006 lariat 4x4with the factory stock 20" rims and pirelli scorpion tires. I want to put a lift/wheel/tire package together that has the tough look but will also ride nice on the highway. I will use it to tow jet ski's and a ski boat every once in awhile. I'm thinknig the 6" fabtech lift - no idea on wheels - and i'm torn between the BFG AT KO vs. the Nitto Terra Grapplers. I think I want to go to an 18" rim size...thoughts? I've also read that I'll need to 'regear' once I do this - what is that about (sorry new to being a truck guy...just move to Texas, bought the truck...etc) Any help is greatly appreciated!

Thanks,
John

 

Get the 8" Rize and go with some 20's and 37 tires or 35's...

 

The 6 inch Fabtech is an excellent lift, as is the Rize. With a six inch lift, I would suggest a set of 18x9 inch wheels with 5 to 6 inches of backspacing and a set of 325/65-18 (35x13.00) tires. The BFG's and Nitto's are both excellent. You won't have to regear with 35's (if you have the 5.4 engine), but it is a great idea. Basically it is removing the ring and pinion gears from the front and rear differentials and replacing them with lower gears.

 

I just purchased a 6 inch pro comp lift, 20x10 black mazzi hulk wheels and 35x12.5 pro comp all terrains for 3200 shipped, i have a silver 05 screw, hope it looks good when it is installed haha

 

Sounds sweet!

 

Depending on the color of the truck...

According to your description of use, you aren't going to be off roading this truck. So bigger rims might be a good idea.

How about some 20x9 KMC Rock Stars in black, with some 325/60R20 BFGoodrich Mud Terrain TA KM2s (35.5"x13").

You will need a lift. The Fabtech 6" is a popular choice for a good reason... They work well.

And you will want to regear. 4.56 is an appropriate gear ratio for that size tire. Also, if you use slippery boat launches, you will want limited slip differentials if you don't already have them.

 

aw you gotta post some pics of that. Ive never seen the black mazzi hulks on a truck before