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Old 08-03-2012 | 09:09 PM
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Hey guys I was wondering if a 3 inch suspension lift kit would still look good even if I don't get 31's. Don't have enough for tires but mght have enough for the lift. I got a 15x8 rim and made the wheelbase stick out farther and now I have some major rubbing issues on the rear and it doesn't help that my suspension already sags haha. Any opinions are welcome thanks! Btw my tire size is 235 75 15
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it might look alright with them wheels pushing the tires out a little. maybe get the lift and save for some tires? what kind of lift are you looking at?
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~3.5" on 235/75/r15. Looks better than with no lift IMO
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it might look alright with them wheels pushing the tires out a little. maybe get the lift and save for some tires? what kind of lift are you looking at?
Rc 3 inch suspension full leafs cause mine sag haha
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~3.5" on 235/75/r15. Looks better than with no lift IMO
That really doesn't look that bad. You can fit 31s right?
Old 08-04-2012 | 11:51 AM
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I can fit 31's on mine... Started to sag a lil after these pics and that was 3 months ago... rides decent but i think its casue i was used to my old shocks who wouldnt even push them selves back up under no load lol
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Originally Posted by Cherokeekid4x4

That really doesn't look that bad. You can fit 31s right?
Same set up with 31s-
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Awesome! I think I'm gonna go down to a 15x7 rm size so it stops rubbing but m still interested in the lift.
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Yeah.. The back spacing is what you need to be looking at if you're having rubbing problems.
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Yeah.. The back spacing is what you need to be looking at if you're having rubbing problems.
Ya the back spacing on the rims are 3.75. But t doesn't rub when I turn. I Fixed that haha. But if. Ht a bump the tires come up and hit the fender flares on the rear. That's why I'm thinkng its a good time to get a lift haha
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Check out the first Page of my build thread for a picture of 3" on 235's. I thought it looked good.
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Yeah that would help. But that would also be a bump stop issue. But if it's a stock suspension then yeah. Lift kit.
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Yeah that would help. But that would also be a bump stop issue. But if it's a stock suspension then yeah. Lift kit.
Yeah I'm going for it. I think im gonna get the 3 inch rough country suspension lift with full leaf packs sound good? Its the cheapest one I found is rc good?
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Yeah I'm going for it. I think im gonna get the 3 inch rough country suspension lift with full leaf packs sound good? Its the cheapest one I found is rc good?
3 inch kit with full leafs will be great for you. mine is nice and its broken in now... Call and talk to jason when you order and tell him your a member on here and he will get you a 10% discount...
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3 inch kit with full leafs will be great for you. mine is nice and its broken in now... Call and talk to jason when you order and tell him your a member on here and he will get you a 10% discount...
Alright thanks man! That's awesome
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