Off Roading Lift Question

[tx_fireman1525]

How much of a lift is required on a first gen 4x4 to fit 36-38" tires?

 

[AVerHage]

Without trimming, on a 1st gen W250 a 37x12. 50 (Goodyear MTRs is what I had) 6" using a 10 wide wheel if you use a wider wheel or tire you'll need 8+, 35x14. 50 on a 12 wide are fine with 6" 38. 5x16s on a 12" wide wheel under a 10" lift still hit (I have to put new fenders on when I get home)



Now if you trim the fenders (I don't like that look) you may get 36" tires under a 4" lift depending on wheel/tire widths.

 

[rumblefish]

i had 36x12. 5 on my ramcharger with 6" superlift springs. they were a bit tight though.

 

[Moab4x4]

My 35's only hit the rear bottom corner of the fenderwell under significant articulation with a 4" lift. I trimmed the rear fender back ~1. 5" at the bottom and now have plenty of room.

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Mild trim

 

[Simplysmn]

I had 325-85R-16 michellin;s on my crewcab but I also did a body lift combined with 8 in spring's along with fender mod's IMO I think it made it look sweet with the extra room from trimming the front fender and then on the back I used a dually bed and trimmed the rear fender even with the side of the bed looked Tough and even with the big lift it rode Nice .

 

[Bob4x4]

If you plan on doing some real wheeling not just mud play trim the sheet metal. Higher than necessary center of gravity is just not needed. I had 18. 5x40's on my last Chevy with just 4" of lift. I built metal flares that looked like it came from the factory with. I had full articulation with out touching any where.



Bob