For a 97 crew cab dually 7.3 liter diesel v8 powerstroke, I plan on putting 19.5 american force independence wheels with 44in boggers, I didn't want to go that big of a wheel like 18 inches at the most but 19.5 is the smallest they sell them in,

What would be the absolute minimum required lift for this setup? I plan also on stancing the truck out just a little bit, and to eventually race so the lowest center of gravity the better, prefer not to go any higher than a 6inch lift if that can be done,

I have tough country replacement front and back bumpers so if trimming the fenders is required please go in detail, heard a c channel for front fender would help.

 

Post some pictures of this beast

 

What are you racing? Sled pulling? Or strip? Considering either, and what you are suggesting for HP in your other thread choosing a suspension lift that is rigid as a brick is your best bet and running bars. If you run a typical soft leaf setup 8" is a minimum unless you want to heavily modify the fenders, and at that point just rim them however need be and add a flare if a purpose built truck. I have never seen c channel front fenders, or heard of them even in the rock world. 35s fit on a stock 350 with an aftermarket bumper....

Spinning 44s with 900+ hp. Forget the dana 60 unless you upgrade to RCV shafts. It will take no time to snap them. Most chromoly manufactures will not even touch a warranty with 44s and 500+ hp. Rcv is the only one. Same with your drive shafts...

 

Competition Diesel or Pirate 4x4 is your place. Head on over. They can help.