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what kind of lift and how big do i need??

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Old June 12th, 2012, 12:13 PM
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I have a 2008 Chevrolet silverado crew cab. i am wanting to put 20 inch rims and 33 inch mud tires. what kind of lift kit do i need? would a 2inch level kit and a 3 body work?? anybody have pictures?
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33x12.5x20 mud tires and a 20" rim with a positive offset will fit with just a 2.5" levelin kit. Might rub, just trim a bit. If you want some extra height, do a 1.25" rough country body lift and that's a perfect DD stance on 33s
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ok thank you i have searching nd searching. will these tires and rims fit on with a 2.25 kit?

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Yessir they'll fit. Tell him you want the positive offset
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no trimming needed??
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maybe a little on the back fender liner and front fender linin but that's it
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