Thanks Ark, doesn't seem that bad, I'll work with the tires once I get them on. This is why I wanted to get these old ones on first.
Not too bad, as long as you're prepared to deal with it. I wasn't expecting to have to start cutting like I did, but it wasn't bad.
As big as I can fit without rubbing, cutting or trimming.....gonna
Use the factory rims, I am not sure if that limits me or not...?
Another quick question...I want to get daystar installed before next weekend and not sure if I will have time for install....
A local truck shop wanted 65.00 a tire for install...is this reasonable??
Could I fit wrangler duratec 275/70/18??? If not what size would you recommend??
With no rubbing, cutting, or trimming you're not going to have many options for larger tires. You could most likely run a 265/65/18 without rubbing and possibly a 275/65/18. If you add wheel spacers, then trimming would definitely be needed on the 275/65/18 and possibly needed with the 265/65/18. Wheel spacers will increase rubbing.
To me it sounds like your set on your lift spacers (Daystar 2.5/1.5) and your only question is the wheel spacers. If you're not wanting to deal with rubbing/trimming, safest option is to not add the wheel spacers.
If you mean the shop is charging $65 / tire for the lift install, that's not a great price, but also not as bad as other quotes I've seen. I personally wouldn't pay $260 total for the installation because it's a pretty easy job. I would say that's average cost, really comes down to your choice of whether or not you want to deal with it.
Hello all,
I've done quite a bit of reading on this thread and I believe (ya, right..lol) that I understand the differences, pros/cons of suspension .vs. body lifts. I'm considering a coil-over lift kit like the Toytec 3" Ultimate or OME equivalent and what I'd really like to know from the experts is if I can expect a corresponding increase in ground clearance - as measured under the pan? Like in the 2-3" range depending on how the adjustable's are set?
I don't expect to be rock crawling in this vehicle - as it's my DD too - but I want to be sure that I'm headed the right direction in terms of off-road access to two track/desert/mountain pass type terrain out west here. I'm certainly looking at upgraded skid-plates/bumpers for protection, which is leading down the path of a coil over lift .vs. body lift, as well.
Oh yea, I'm a new owner of a an 07' Limited V6. It's stock for now, running 18" rims, P265/60R18 Nitto Crosstek's.
Sorry for the noob question - the answer probably lies somewhere within this vault, but sometimes it's good to have your questions answered straight away..
Thanks...and an awesome resource this site is BTW!
Mike
Hi Mike, congrats on the purchase! The coilover or OME lifts you mention are all suspension lifts, which means they will give you added clearance underneath. Body lifts only lift the body from the frame, so you have more room for tire clearance but you do not gain any clearance underneath.
My opinion is do the suspension (Toytec coil-overs, OME, etc) first, and then add the body lift only if you need the added clearance for the tires you choose.
