Anyone install bigger tires and spidertrax with only a 1" front lift?

[tsonnenl]

I had been planning on doing the 2.5/1.5 lift until I realized it wasn't compatible with my rear air suspension, and now my lift options are limited to just the 1" front spacer. I know moving the wheel liners and trimming the wheel wells would be required since it already is with the 2.5/1.5, but how much more would it need to be than that? Anyone done this before?

On a side note, if I can't do all three, I'll do the 1" lift and then pick between either bigger tires OR spidertrax. Which should I do? I'm leaning towards the spidertrax since I only occasionally go off road, and the gas mileage wouldn't suffer, but the tires are more functional and give another 1/2" lift. Opinions welcome.

Thanks,
Todd

 

[ARK_SWAMP_RIDER]

I'd go for at least 1.5" lift in the front. That's what I did, see thread in my sig (I also have the rear air system). My current setup is 2.25" lift in the front and about 1" in the rear. There are two sensors in the rear you can manually adjust that makes the "normal" position sit higher, thus providing lift. I did this and drove around for a few weeks and really didn't notice any loss in ride comfort, so I went ahead swapped my front suspension to gain more lift. It's very easy to adjust the sensors, should take 15 minutes or less. I can provide info on adjusting them if you'd be interested.

Also, what size tires are you trying to fit? I have 255/75/17's (a little over a 32") and they fit with no rubbing. I added wheel spacers and got a little rubbing in the front. I had to move the fender liner forward and remove the front mud flaps, that took care of it.

 

[tsonnenl]

Thanks for the reply. Your threads have already been very helpful in my research.

I was leaning more towards the Daystar 1" budged boost which is 1" of material that leads to a little less than 2" of lift, because I'd rather not take apart the spring assembly if I don't have to. Maybe that would be comparable to your 1.5" of spacer + spring lift.

I'm definitely interested in your method of keeping the rear raised. The only one I've read about so far is pulling the fuse after raising it, but then you have to look at the warning light on the dash all the time. I'm hoping you have a better way.

I had planned on moving from the stock 265/60R18s to 265/65R18, but now I'm looking at the 255/70R18s as well. My main issue there is that the few times per year I end up off road, its on the beach for surf fishing where the wider contact patch is very useful. I'm not sure how much the extra sidewall on the 70s would compensate for that when aired down. I still have 90% life left on these Firestone Destinations, so I don't think I'll make a move on tires for a while anyway. I don't think I can wait that long on the lift though. The rake is driving me crazy!

 

[ARK_SWAMP_RIDER]

The budget boost is definitely a good option. If it's a little to much, it's easy to adjust. I advise you do the same as me. Raise the rear an inch or so to try it out before fully deciding on the route to take. Attached is the section out of the factory service manual showing how to adjust. Just loosen a nut, slide up, and you're done. You can gain more lift by twisting the center nut on the sensor. Any question just ask. There are two sensors, one on each side of the rear axle.

The tire sizes you're looking at shouldn't be a problem with just a leveling kit. You will rub some when you add wheel spacers, but not anything major that can't be cured.

Check out this page for info on the wheel spacers (also may want to browse his site for info on lift/tires as well).