My 265 KO2s were coming up for replacement. 4 year ago when i put these on, i had installed Bilsten's with 2.5" lift, 1.25" spacer and level8 MK6 wheels with -12 offset. There was always this annoying rub whenever i reversed out.

So this time around I decided I would try a 3" lift with Toytec Boss in front and replace the rear 2" icon spring with 2-3" OME spring + 2" Cornfed spacers to get back the factory rake. Also added the 1" front differential drop.

Since the wheels were also scuffed up already i replaced Micky Thompson Classic III that has almost same specs (-12 offset, slightly less BS, 4.5 instead of 5, 9" rim width)

I went with 33" Falken Wildpeak A/T3W (255/80/17) . The problem is they recommend max 8.5 rim width. Will see if something happens down the road when i try to deflate etc. These are slight more than 1" narrower than 285/70/17 KO2. That probably helps with the no rub situation at this time even though I still have the wheel spacers. Additional lift helps too I am very sure.

But I think Falken's profile don't look as cool as KO2s. Not sure if 285/70/16 KO2s would have rubbed or not. However, Falken's seem quieter on highways.

May be I can go to 34 next time around with this set up But it almost feels I have too much lift looking at the gaps. I need to measure.

Anyway thought I would share since have not done anything on the car for a long time.

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Did the BMC?

no not yet. if i go to 285 I may have to do that. i can probably take off my front wheel spacers before i do the BMC

If you go 285 you won't need the spacers to look right and that will help a lot with clearance. BMC is easy as a sawzall and 20 minutes in the driveway if you do need it.......and your truck looks sharp already!

I think next tire update I am going to try that. Should have done it this time :-) Thanks for the suggestion

I think you need to upgrade to tires sooner than later, they look way too small for your set up in my opinion.

What is your hub to bottom of fender measurement? Also, are your rims 16 or 17"? You mention both sizes

KO2's come in a 34x10.5 size that might work well if you want a skinnier tire. Actual size according to BFG is 33.5x10.6". They would be a bit taller and wider than your Falkens without jumping all the way to a 285/75

Do you have aftermarket UCAs?

:-( :-( you thinking I should have gone to 34 or 35 instead of 33 may be ?

I need to measure it on a horizontal plane. the other day i measured it on my driveway which has a slope. it came out to be 25". I am using 17" rims. yeah i think i will think about 34 and see if i need a BMC.

Do you guys worry about rust with BMC ? I lost an earlier car to rust.

yeah i do. Its a SPC. Finding a shop that are willing to do the alignment to max out the caster has been a challenge. But currently my local Meineke seems to be more competent than ones I have been dealing with in the past. At least they seems to have mechanics who know something about off road mods.

25"? In the front? Wow thats a lot of lift if that's correct.

yeah i think my wife is not going to be happy. I need to check again.

You'll need to really look at the implications of that much lift. That would be 5" of lift if that's correct. Much over 3" can be problematic. I'd be surprised if you got that much lift from that setup. Can you confirm that you're measuring from hub center to bottom of the fender?

Yeah i have been thinking about it. let me measure it again on a level surface and get back.