Lift question for 33's

[stingray72]

Just wondering what amount of lift I'd need to get 33's under my truck. From what I've been reading a suspension lift seems to be the way to go. I just don't want to lift it more than I need to

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[Dan72cst]

This depends on a lot of things, but I think 0" to 4" of lift work with 33's.

I'm running 33x9.50x15's with no lift, & no rubbing. I've read on this board that people run 33x12.50x15 with no lift and no rubbing with 8" wheels, and some rubbing with 10" wheels. As far as lifts, anywhere up th 4 inchs. I think if you go over four inches that 33's start to look a little small. (not to say that people haven't done it)

[stingray72]

Well.. here's my truck



right now it's got 15x10" wheels. I'd like to put 33x12.50 TSL Thornbirds (always liked the look of those). I just don't want to end up lifting it too much and making it look goofy. I'd like enough lift for no rubbing and don't want a lot of wheel gap

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[Destructo]

Get 2.5" suspension kit for 33's. Most people run 4" and 33's but 2.5" will clear just fine. 2.5 actually looks better than 4" and 33's too I think. I think i'm going to put 35s on mine next time I buy tires.

Oh and BTW, Thornbirds are the crappiest tire ever made, why do you want to buy a tire that is already bald? Do yourself a favor and don't waste the money, the SSRs are great on the road and the Trxus M/Ts seem to be a good choice also.

[1FaastC10]

go to pavement sucks, and search for "thornturd" i bet you'll find at least a dozen posts. they're not good at anything, except looking mean, and they dont to a very good job except for the outer lugs.

[stingray72]

So this is more what I want??

linkage

Gotta search who makes the lift kit I want now

[JIMs70GMC]

4" and bald 35s

[JIMs70GMC]

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[JIMs70GMC]

2.5" will be fine for 33s on 10" wide rims. The rims in the two pics are 16.5x9.75. I have 33s on 15x10s w/ about 2.5 to 3" of lift on my GMC and no rubbing problems.

[stingray72]

Ok.. I've called around a little bit and I think this is what it's gonna end up being. 2" suspension lift, new Rancho shocks and 33x12.50 BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain T/A's

Hopefully I can get the funds together in the next month or so to make it happen

[Destructo]

The BFGs are good tires, a little pricey, but I don't think you will be disappointed.

[stingray72]

How hard would it be to lift it myself and then have someone do the alignment? I can get springs and shocks for $350 give or take but the labor quote was awful. Anything I should look out for or is it pretty straight forward?

[Destructo]

Its pretty much un-bolt stuff and bolt the new stuff back in, not that difficult, you will need some jack stands and a good jack and your usual tools though.

[JIMs70GMC]

I recomend buying new bolts and replacing the bushing in the frame at the front shackle. The last lift I installed I cut all the u-bolts off (angle grinder) and cut the front spring bolt. The bolt sizes are 9/16"x5" fine thread w/ pinch nut up front and the rear of the front spring is 7/16"x5" fine thread w/ pinch nut. At the shackle end frame bushing I installed a bushings/bolts purchased form ORD. Here's my pics: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...threadid=97507

[stingray72]

Ok.. saw the BFG's on a truck tonight and they're a big NO. I just can't dig the look. Gonna have to keep looking

[JIMs70GMC]

White letters out or in? I always prefer in. Sounds like you want a little more aggressive? I have a neighbor with 35" x-terrains, they look good and balanced good.