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35's and 3' Body Lift?

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Old 08-21-2014, 04:47 PM
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Originally Posted by cjcocn
I just bought a '92 that has a 6" pro comp lift on it and currently has 35" mickey thompson tires, so it can be done.

Hopefully it can also be undone because I plan on going back to a stock suspension and decreasing the tire size from 35" down to about 32" or so.

Right now I am looking at the pro comp lifts and comparing it to the one on my truck so that I can figure out which parts I need to get before I start taking things off.
I'm sure it can be undone. Thanks I'll start my shopping. I might try 40s with a 6inch lift kit and the biggest body lift kit I van find
 
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Old 08-21-2014, 04:52 PM
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Just be careful with the body lifts. I personally will stick with suspension lifts and some fender trimming to get the biggest tires I can while keeping the truck as low as possible. On top of that, a suspension lift adds performance in regards to articulation and ground clearance along with the lift. A body lift only provides lift and is cheaper. Just my 2 cents.
 
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Originally Posted by ghanson
Just be careful with the body lifts. I personally will stick with suspension lifts and some fender trimming to get the biggest tires I can while keeping the truck as low as possible. On top of that, a suspension lift adds performance in regards to articulation and ground clearance along with the lift. A body lift only provides lift and is cheaper. Just my 2 cents.
Thanks I was only going to use the body lift if the 6 inch suspension wasn't enough. Good idea about riding low to the ground. I just did some measuring and I think 40s will fit just fine.
 
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I fit 37s on a 5 inch lift, by moving the front axle forward a 1.5 inch and a bumper trim. So 6 inch, move the axle, a bumper trim and a 3 inch body lift could prob clear 40s. But the axles will be stressed.

 
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Originally Posted by hav24wheel
I fit 37s on a 5 inch lift, by moving the front axle forward a 1.5 inch and a bumper trim. So 6 inch, move the axle, a bumper trim and a 3 inch body lift could prob clear 40s. But the axles will be stressed.

Ok. With all this help I'll figure it out somehow. Thanks again guys.
 
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