Lift kit, 4" vs 6"

[OrangeCrush]

37's are definitely too small for a 6" lift. After I put my lift on, I came across a set of modified stock wheels I really liked but they were 17's. I mounted the 37's on them and put them on my truck. Obviously with 17" rims, they were too narrow but regardless they were too short in height.

I had to put my 38's back on.

Mark

[ASTAR]

I have a 6" with 38's also and I thnk it looks perfect. If you have air suspension, I believe you could crank the torsion bars down (for height reduction) and then use the air suspension ride height adjusters that come with the Fabtech kit to adjust the rear down as well. That way, when it comes new tire time, you can go to 38's and raise it back up to where it needs to be for them.

[devilsfan]

Rocks is correct. I'm running 37s with a 6" lift.

I also got my tires about a year and a half ago (Goodyears MTRs). They have good tread wear so I'm going to keep them until I need replacements. At that point I'll likely go to 38s.

One thing I do like about the 37s - you can DEFINITELY tell the truck is lifted!

Stacy

[TXSUT]

Originally Posted by ASTAR

I have a 6" with 38's also and I thnk it looks perfect. If you have air suspension, I believe you could crank the torsion bars down (for height reduction) and then use the air suspension ride height adjusters that come with the Fabtech kit to adjust the rear down as well. That way, when it comes new tire time, you can go to 38's and raise it back up to where it needs to be for them.

Thanks. I do have rear air bags, so I'll have to talk to 4WP about this, as they'd be the ones doing the install.

Thanks for everyone's comments.

[h2co-pilot]

We have the 6" with 38's also. It caused some rubbing and resulted in cutting some of the fender well but they are fine.

[h2co-pilot]

They cradle nice and snug when pushed in there. For the street they are great- wheeling with the 6" lift has caused more frequent issues as the IFS becomes weaker. I am unsure of the 4".

[Diceman]

I think the way a lift looks (4" or 6") has a lot to do with the Rim size you are using. In my opinion, H2's look best with a 6" lift with 37" or 38" tires with 20" rims...smaller rims give the impression of the lift being higer or the wheels looking too small in the wells....

[ASTAR]

Originally Posted by Diceman

I think the way a lift looks (4" or 6") has a lot to do with the Rim size you are using. In my opinion, H2's look best with a 6" lift with 37" or 38" tires with 20" rims...smaller rims give the impression of the lift being higer or the wheels looking too small in the wells....

What do ya mean?
Here's mine, what size rim are you running H2co-pilot?

[KenP]

Originally Posted by Diceman

I think the way a lift looks (4" or 6") has a lot to do with the Rim size you are using. In my opinion, H2's look best with a 6" lift with 37" or 38" tires with 20" rims...smaller rims give the impression of the lift being higer or the wheels looking too small in the wells....

You're talking about looks, not functionality. The smaller rims allow for more grip when aired down because the tires will flex more. Taller rims will cause you more problems when offroad.