Question on 33's

[JayRolla]

Sorry but if you aren't lifting wheels and getting into tippy situations, you aren't wheeling your rig as hard as it can go. Those are the very situations where you find the limitations of your vehicle.

Ohh I'm tippy on every trail. I said I never felt I was going over because I had a 1.5" body lift. I have completed some of the hardest trails in CO.

 

[JayRolla]

I think your truck looks great like that. I don't see the need for abody lift to clear 33's. If you look into some of the quality builds here most guys really tried to avoid this. Many just used a 1/2" for 33" and some an 1" for 35's as a last resort. We all have our favorite builds but I built my truck basing it off a few of the veterans experiences here. The majority of your rubbing should be on the rear of the drivers front fender. Some trimming and pw hammering should do the trick. I rub there on my limited flare now when turning bc my spacers are back on, but only in extreme flex. But that's when I'm actually wheeling. Driving around on dirt roads looking for a rock to park on for a picture is not wheeling. A body lift will obv create gap between your stock bumpers. And be aware that once you get 33's and a few more parts, no one that struggles to have 35's on their truck is going to go any farther than you.
I don't know how a body lit can gain you an clearance or save your rocker panels. I think the sliders are for that and my skid plates would hit before the body ever did.

When you off-road goal is to not get rocks under rig to hang you up. If you place your tires on the large rocks to get over them they are lined with your rocker panels once your front tire clears. Yes sliders will also protect here but it's good assurance to have body up higher.

 

[TBuzz]

When you off-road goal is to not get rocks under rig to hang you up. If you place your tires on the large rocks to get over them they are lined with your rocker panels once your front tire clears. Yes sliders will also protect here but it's good assurance to have body up higher.

This is a bit off topic but I don't understand your thought process here. I have never ever heard anyone give thanks to a body lift for avoiding body damage. Sometimes these threads just make me wonder with some info in them.

OP, don't forget the higher you go the more you have to hop to get into your truck. Add some sliders into the mix and dirty pant legs are sure to come. Doesn't bother me but I do hop a little and my slider is usually wiped clean from my leg w/o a body lift.

 

[Fit4Action]

Ok guys, update here. I put on the Bodylift...what do yall think, alot better? It defenitely does not rub anywhere anymore. woot.

But it also looks massive and like such a beast.

I left my bumper off for now until I get my brackets in.







I also took off my freakin tow hitch. How are you supposed to close that gap without getting a rear bumper? Either way, my truck looks beast and I like it. I don't feel too over the top with that BL either. Feels good, and will meet my needs which is the most important part of this whole thing.

 

[AssBurns]

It does look good! And you are happy with it and that's what really matter

 

[Fit4Action]

It does look good! And you are happy with it and that's what really matter

Official stance. Will confirm new front bumper soon. [emoji2] You guys are awesome and I did go with the bodylift option partially for looks AND clearance without too many issues. I think this is a good middle ground as long as I stay smart on the trails.

I dont know really, preference I guess. All I know is 1.5" is almost needed to clear 35's. IMO 2" is too much. That little more makes it look pretty jacked up .

 

[Fit4Action]

Here's a picture reference of how high it sits if anyone is wondering.

 

[Fit4Action]

New wheels came in!

 

[Fit4Action]

Mounted and balanced with the new Toyo's. Got these wheels straight from the dealer for 150$ each.



Gives the truck a fresh look then looking at peeling plasti-dipped five stars lol

 

[papabeach]

I like it!

 

[Yota8533]

Looks great!
I've always been a fan of those wheels
Phillip