Wheels and Lift question!

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The truck on the left is a stock 07 Chevy 4X4 for comparison.

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Thanks RamJetFSJ.
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RamJetFSJ wrote:Rule of thumb with narrow tracks is 31s with 4" lift, and 33s with 6" lift (no trimming).
33x10.5x15 will clear on 6" spring lift, not 12.5 wide.
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I am really wondering how a 6" lift would look with 31x10.5 tires? I will not be using the vehicle for serious or even moderate off-road, but rather just a cool day or two a week use; but certainly don't want the GW to look disproportionate like guys with 12" lifts and 225 tires!
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Personally, I wouldn’t do it. Wouldn’t look right.
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The 4” skyjacker made an enormous difference from stock height. Unless you’re trying to make up for something 4” is plenty.
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Thanks everyone. I will stick with 4" or less.
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Hud wrote: Thu Mar 07, 2019 12:56 am Thanks for the words of wisdom and y’all taking the time to explain your reasoning. It is appreciated!
Hey did you ever decide which lift to go for?
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Ajapple wrote: Tue Dec 29, 2020 5:55 am
Hud wrote: Thu Mar 07, 2019 12:56 am Thanks for the words of wisdom and y’all taking the time to explain your reasoning. It is appreciated!
Hey did you ever decide which lift to go for?
This post is almost two years old. But he ended up going with a rough country. I think due to price. I would not advise a rough country, as their ride matches their name.
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Stuka wrote: Tue Dec 29, 2020 9:13 am
Ajapple wrote: Tue Dec 29, 2020 5:55 am
Hud wrote: Thu Mar 07, 2019 12:56 am Thanks for the words of wisdom and y’all taking the time to explain your reasoning. It is appreciated!
Hey did you ever decide which lift to go for?
This post is almost two years old. But he ended up going with a rough country. I think due to price. I would not advise a rough country, as their ride matches their name.
Hud wrote: Thu Mar 07, 2019 12:56 am Thanks for the words of wisdom and y’all taking the time to explain your reasoning. It is appreciated!
Which one do you think I should go for instead?
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Ajapple wrote: Tue Dec 29, 2020 1:04 pm
Which one do you think I should go for instead?
You should probably create a new thread asking that question, that way we can separate it from this old one.
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