Lift Kit question
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Truck is a 2006 1500 Z71. Currently with stock suspension and wheels, 265-70R17 tires. I want to upgrade to a set of 18" wheels with 275 65R18 tires, and some better shocks, maybe Rancho ES or something like that..
A friend brought up I may need a lift to get a clear turning radius. Is this true, and if so..about how much for a 1-2" lift kit?
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rick
A friend brought up I may need a lift to get a clear turning radius. Is this true, and if so..about how much for a 1-2" lift kit?
Thanks..
rick
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the 275/65/18 tires will be roughly a 32.1" tire...I put 285/75/16s on mine at stock height and they're considered a 33" tire. you should be fine with the 275/65/18 but if it does rub a little get under and crank on the torsion bars a little bit and it'll clear no problem
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the 275/65/18 tires will be roughly a 32.1" tire...I put 285/75/16s on mine at stock height and they're considered a 33" tire. you should be fine with the 275/65/18 but if it does rub a little get under and crank on the torsion bars a little bit and it'll clear no problem
Thanks man!
I decided to hold off on the new wheels for now and stick with the stock 17" rims.. So would a 285mm tire be too big, if 275 is cutting it close?
I found a pretty good price on some BFG AT KO's 285/70R17 @ $270/ea... I can't seem to find the 275's in a 17" size...
Thanks again!
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Overall diameter of the stock tire setup is 31.60" and you would go up to a 32.70" so you would be picking up a little over a inch in diameter. See how much clearance you have now and decide if it will fit or not.
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