2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission How much lift do I need?

[Sandifer]

Looking to get 35" Nitto Terra Grapplers on 20x10 wheels with 4. 5" backspacing. How much lift do I need? 1995 2500 reg cab 4x4

 

[FuhlmanJ]

I would suggest using either a six or eight inch kit. This will give you plenty of room and allow you to move up to 37's if you want to in the future.

 

[Sandifer]

Who offers a six or eight inch kit for the 2nd Gen?

 

[Glen Pratt]

Skyjacker 7" Long Arm

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[Glen Pratt]

Extreme Suspension 6" Long Arm Kit

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[Glen Pratt]

Rock Krawler 8" Coilover-Pricey

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[Nate]

What the heck!! #@$%!



You can fit 35s with a levelling kit. It would be pretty LAME looking and pointless with a 6 inch lift!

 

[Sandifer]

Well Nate, that is what I'm trying to find out. You got pics?

 

[Nate]

I have some pics on my home computer, but that's in Idaho and I'm in Texas. :-laf







35s for sure will fit with a leveling kit and the stock wheels.

I run 35" BFG M/Ts on Weld Outback 16x8" wheels



Now I'm not sure if it will with the wheels you are choosing, but a 6" lift would be pretty tall for a 35" tire!

 

[Sandifer]

I am looking towards the RCD long arm 6" kit now. They say you only get about 5" of lift if your truck is a diesel. What ya'll think?

 

[Mhannink]

i built a lift that raised me a soild 5 inches in the front it fit 35's and looked pretty good ill try to post pics in a bit. but if to do it again i would level it and call it good. it will fit 35's no sweat



after posting i see that i have pics in me readers rigs so look there and you'll see

 

[BTighe]

level and be done with it. i assume your not into thrashing your new wheels off road. i beat the heck out of my 97 with a level and 35's. would rub on occasion if i was at full lock and had some suspension travel. a huge lift looks pretty but is pretty much useless in a work rig.

 

[rubberneck]

The key is your wheel size and backspacing. 35's may fit on 8 inch wheels with a leveling kit but not on a 10" 4. 5 backspace wheel. I have 33" toyos on 20x10 with 4. 5 backspace and they rub. To run that wheel tire combo with 35's, the earlier poster is correct probably 5-6 inches of lift is needed.

 

[BDR]

Here is a pic of my set-up, 325 Toyos on 05 take-offs with a leveling kit. Minor rubbing. #ad

 

[Sandifer]

[ To run that wheel tire combo with 35's, the earlier poster is correct probably 5-6 inches of lift is needed. [/QUOTE]





That's what I figured. The wheels came in today but they were the wrong offset. When the right wheels are here I will be able to install them and tell alot.

 

[y-knot]

A little word of advice... ... If your going to install a lift kit of any hight, like 4-8 inches, don't get the version that has the spherical bearings (like the race kits). Those type ends are great for a full time race or off road only truck, but they will drive you nuts with all the squeaks and noise on the street. Stick with the polyurathane bushings instead. Also, pretty much any lift over 5" usually requires the transfer case to be relocated or clocked for front drive shaft angle. This may or may not be a problem for you, but be prepared. Good luck

 

[Sandifer]

thanks y-knot. I was trying to stay away from as many modifications as possible. I had a 2000 Jeep TJ with 35" tires and I don't want to go through that again.

 

[BTighe]

then pray that a level kit works. also, i noticed my front end got the hell after the level and tires. a larger lift is gonna make things that much worse.

 

[MrDiesel]

A little word of advice... ... If your going to install a lift kit of any hight, like 4-8 inches, don't get the version that has the spherical bearings (like the race kits). Those type ends are great for a full time race or off road only truck, but they will drive you nuts with all the squeaks and noise on the street. Stick with the polyurathane bushings instead. Also, pretty much any lift over 5" usually requires the transfer case to be relocated or clocked for front drive shaft angle. This may or may not be a problem for you, but be prepared. Good luck

10-4 on that... I've had a lot of lifted trucks, he speaks the truth. Another option to the transfer mods might be a Tom Woods front drive shaft... .