I am posting this for a buddy as he does not have access to the internet, he just picked up a 2007 CC LB 4x4 PSD a couple of weeks ago, its all stock but in need of new tires, I have shown him pics of 6" lift with 37s and he likes that but he is a fan of less gap and larger tires , he thinks since I have a leveling kit with 35s he should have no problem with a 4.5" kit and 37s.

I think there is a reason I am not seeing this combo here on the boards?? Does this not work or do people just buy the 6" because its essentially the same price??

 

It can work, but it is very tight and depends greatly on what offset of wheels he runs. Too much positive offset and they'll rub on the radius arms, too much negative and they'll rub on the fender and bumper. Usually you'll end up trimming the bumper and fender liner to make it work. I looked at the Truck Toyz gallery and there was only one of that year range that had that setup: TruckToyz Performance Image Viewer

Sticking with a narrow 37 (like a 37x12.50) will help, and as close to stock wheel offset as possible without rubbing the radius arms will help keep them away from the fender/bumper.

 

you should tell your buddy to save his money and spend it on upgrading his 6.0 first. a lift and big tires are worthless when the head gaskets blow, egr plugs, oil cooler plugs, etc

 

oh here we go..



ps i think the 4.5" lift and 37's will work on his year of truck but it will look pretty stuffed, if hes fine with the look then go for it..

 

I have a 6" lift with 37" Toyo MTs. I would not recommend doing 37s with less lift. And my 6.0 is pushing these 37s around just fine.

 

Or he can do the 4.5 lift and cut out flares for 37's

 

It'll be fine. Just do test fitting with rims first

I have 4.5" on 35's. 12" of gap in fender wells. I've spaced out for the extra size of 37's and once these wear out, am upsizing

Might have to spacer the bumper and trim the valance. Otherwise lots of room under there IMO

 

i have a 6" superlift with 37 BFG's on my 04 f350 since new, no problem pushing it around. I'm sorry I cant remember the offset of the wheels, but its perfect full lock and not hitting anything.
Do NOT use wheel spacers to kick the wheel out, find. ask the lift dealer what wheels will work without rubbing.

 

Wow........

 

yeah, I know. same sort of crap you get from people when you talk about Supercharging a gas motor.

"save your money to replace the motor when you blow it" and other such crap

 

Top-side clearence isn't usually the problem, as there is only a couple of inches of travel with proper bump stops. It's the front bumper, inner fender, or the rear-bottom corner of the fenders that are hard to clear. The tire-wheel combo makes a big difference too as not all 37" tires are created equal, and as already stated, the right offset/backspace is very important.