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Old Dec 7, 2010 | 10:26 PM
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3 inch lift and cheap tires

I want to put a 3 inch suspension lift on my 01 Supercab 4x4 XLT with 17 inch rims. i want a big but cheap tire for my stock rims. any suggestions?
 
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Old Dec 8, 2010 | 05:02 AM
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It would be easier doing the 3 inch body and running 35's I've even seen 36's with the 3 inch body lift. Just my opinion but there are others with more suspension knowledge.
 
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Old Dec 8, 2010 | 09:15 AM
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They don't make a 3" suspension lift for these trucks just those overdone torsion keys stay away from them. I just cranked my stock torsion bars and I'm running 35's. U can add a bl and run aftermarket wheels
 
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Old Dec 8, 2010 | 09:54 AM
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They don't make a 3" suspension lift for these trucks just those overdone torsion keys stay away from them. I just cranked my stock torsion bars and I'm running 35's. U can add a bl and run aftermarket wheels
^^x2, as for the tires, what is your price range for the set? Unfortunately off road tires and cheap just don't have much in common these days.
 
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Old Dec 8, 2010 | 12:07 PM
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What size are you wanting to run?
 
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Old Dec 8, 2010 | 12:37 PM
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I agree. With tires you usually get what you pay for. The TOyo AT and Nitto Terra Grapplers are two of the best all terrian tires available and are good values.
 
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Old Dec 8, 2010 | 03:20 PM
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if you want cheap just get some retreads. thats about as cheap as it gets.
 
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Old Dec 8, 2010 | 10:06 PM
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yea i was just curious if there were any tire deals out there i was missing, thanks for the input y'all, cheapest i can find as far as a 35 is about 240.00 a tire, guess ill just have to fork it out, but i was unsure which was better between the body lift or the rear blocks with torsion keys
 
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Old Dec 8, 2010 | 10:22 PM
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The aftermarket torsion bar adjustment keys have to be the worst automotive product ever made. Just crank up your torsion bars with the stock keys enough to level the truck and install a 3 inch Performance Accessories body lift.
 
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Old Dec 8, 2010 | 10:35 PM
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Thanks wandell. Now i know what ill be getting myself for christmas
 
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Old Dec 8, 2010 | 10:43 PM
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Originally Posted by 01supercab
yea i was just curious if there were any tire deals out there i was missing, thanks for the input y'all, cheapest i can find as far as a 35 is about 240.00 a tire, guess ill just have to fork it out, but i was unsure which was better between the body lift or the rear blocks with torsion keys

Did you read our other posts??? Don't buy the aftermarket keys, they have no point. Except to kill your balljoint by letting you crank too much and wasting money. Im telling you, you don't wanna have to replace your ball joints in a few months.. I cranked my stock keys and im running 35's. There is no benefit to aftermarket keys.
 
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Old Dec 8, 2010 | 10:48 PM
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yea i was saying i would probably do what wandell suggested, crank stock keys and get a 3 inch body lift
 
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Old Dec 8, 2010 | 11:15 PM
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I didn't see your post.
 
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Old Dec 13, 2010 | 10:51 PM
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my truck is manual, will the body lift affect my shifting?
 
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Old Dec 14, 2010 | 01:49 AM
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They have a shift extension that you can buy along with the body lift.
 
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