1 inch lift?
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1 inch lift?
Does anyone know how to do a simple one inch lift on a 98 Expy 5.4 XLT? I want to go a size bigger than the 265/70 R17 on my KO's, to a 275. I do not want any rubbing, so a 1 inch should do it.
Any ideas?
Any ideas?
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If you are a 4x4 you won't rub with the new size tire. Again if you are a 4x4, try cranking your torsion bars to get a little lift up front. This will level out your rig.
I've got 3/4" taller tires than you're contemplating on my stock '00 4x4.
I've got 3/4" taller tires than you're contemplating on my stock '00 4x4.
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Originally posted by tor98008
On a stock 4x4 Expy, will 33 inch tires fit? I think that the 275 equals to 33 inch? How about lifting the back a bit too? Spring spacers?
On a stock 4x4 Expy, will 33 inch tires fit? I think that the 275 equals to 33 inch? How about lifting the back a bit too? Spring spacers?
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Tor, 33's fit fine, so long as you don't get crazy on the width (> 12"). The 275 size tire you mention is really only 32 inches. The torsion bars are easily adjusted, but don't get too crazy. I've read that an inch is about all you want to crank them to avoid any problems with suspension dynamics. There are two bolts at the ends of the bars (almost directly under the driver seat and passenger seat under the truck). Turn ~3 full revolutions clockwise for an inch up front. I wouldn't mess with the back because if you do, you'll be back to square one with an uneven Expy.
Yes gas mileage will suffer slightly, your gear ratio will change the same % as your tire height change and your speedo will be off the same %. Many of these can be corrected with hand held tuners or the dealerships can reflash for you.
Yes gas mileage will suffer slightly, your gear ratio will change the same % as your tire height change and your speedo will be off the same %. Many of these can be corrected with hand held tuners or the dealerships can reflash for you.
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265/70-17 is about 31.5" tall. 275/70-17 is about 3/4" taller. You should have a lot of room without resorting to a lift.
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