LIFTED HUMMERS THREAD!!

[Bimmer9938]

@ Mark

Before my body lift.


The 40's fit with my Rancho kit and Truxxx leveling kit and rear spacer. I run 24x12 Rockstars and they rubbed turning. I didn't want to trim in fear of hacking up the wells, I ended up trimming just 2" off the bottom. If you do run the keys I would highly recommend the Cognito upper A arms, (which you already have) to make it easier to align and correct the angles. If memory serves me correctly Mark you are running a 20x10 XD wheel. I think your rubbing would be very minor if you went 40's (with the Truxxx keys and spacers). I remember you upgraded from the 35" Mickey Thompsons to 37" Toyos. I just like a lot of wheel well gap so it doesn't look stuffed, so I did the 2" BL and have articulation room when pulling up an incline while turning since I run such a wide wheel.

I had Rides of Conover NC to it. Speak to Brandon if you want it done, they said they wouldn't bother buying a complete 03-05' 2500 HD kit since most of the kit is not used. Just buy the pucks and bolts. The steering extension that came with my kit was installed, but they said wasn't necessary on a 2" BL. The rear hitch and bumper assembly was raised with 2" stock, I played with it to make it perfect, but they did a great job overall.

[Bimmer9938]

40's before body lift.




40's after body lift.

[OrangeCrush]

I LOVE the stance of your truck. The gapping and spacing is perfect. Since power isn't an issue for me, I'm not worried about a taller tire an having less gear ratio. (of course, 4.56 gears don't hurt either...lol)

I'll be picking your brain soon enough, I'll give Brandon a call.

Mark

[Bimmer9938]

Yea like I said, they fit with the Rancho and Truxxx kit, but the spacing from the top of the tire and fender flare looked stuffed to me. Feel free to give me a call with any questions Mark.

[2010_5thgen]

i was just looking at that rancho 4" lift kit. it says you cant use the stock wheels with the kit? why is that?

[Bimmer9938]

I think cause it utilizes taller spindles (or steering knuckles) that would normal fit inside the wheel barrel so an aftermarket wheel with a lower offset would fit next to it. The Ranch is higher then 4" btw, they just market it that way.

[2010_5thgen]

so, if im looking for after market wheels, what offset should i look for IF i ever do this kit?

[OrangeCrush]

Not only hours of headaches but thousands of dollars of wasted money.

....cause we've all wasted a bunch of money trying different stuff only to find out it didnt fit or look as good as we thought it would, right???

Right?



Mark

[charles06]

Right.

I'll have to post some pictures when I get home. Not sure if I have any updated ones, though.

[Bimmer9938]

I'm only on my fourth set of wheels (one set I got from you Mark).

[Bimmer9938]

My second set of rims, with Truxxx keys and spacer... LAME!