Level, spacer, & 35" help.
04-13-2014, 04:10 AM
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Thanks for all the help guys. The spacer on the struts measured 1 3/4, so I guess it is a 3" lift according to HBS specs. I Took the wheel spacers off and checked clearance on everything. I shouldn't have any damage unless I really beat on it, which I won't do. I will order 1/4" wheel spacers to stay off the ball joints. I'll still have 1/4" of the wheel resting on the hub lip and only loose one or two threads on the lugs. I'll just have to live with that until the tires wear out.
04-13-2014, 04:02 PM
#13
Chive So Hard
I'm going to be oredering my 35's here in the next week or so and in anticipation of that I ordered 1.5" wheel spacers. Not only do I want to avoid rub but I do like a 'bulldog" type stance
04-13-2014, 04:37 PM
#15
Chive So Hard
I dont have a level spacer for a lift. I bought the truck with the full Rancho Quicklift and a 1.5" block in the back. However there are plenty of people on this forum that have spacer style levels that are running 35's with minimal to no issues
04-13-2014, 04:45 PM
#16
Texas Aggie
Yes, but not with wheels that have effectively 4.5" of backspacing. It's too wide. $50 says those aren't gonna fit and will rub like hell. And QLs are the same thing as a level. Those would maybe fit with 1/2" spacers.
04-13-2014, 04:46 PM
#17
Do not put a 3" leveling kit on, you'll tear apart your front end. I honestly don't even know how people reinstall their coilovers with those damn things on top of them. 2.5" is the "safe" limit for a level, otherwise, you'll be replacing those new UCAs in a few thousand miles cause the BJs will be trashed again, not to mention you'd probably tear your half shafts up too.
Full 35x12.5" tires, especially Toyos and Nittos which are actually 13.4" wide, are too wide for stock wheels with 6" of backspacing. They're also too wide to be on a 7.5" wide wheel. All you did with the spacer was change from extremely high backspacing to extremely low backspacing, both of which are bad for fitting tires haha. Personally, I still think full 35s are too big to be a leveled 4x4s, but people do it all the time.
A 2.5" level kit measures about 2" tall because it does indeed gain some height from changes in geometry.
Best thing to do, shop for some aftermarket 18" wheels with about 5" of backspacing. A decent set can be had for about $700, craigslist should have some for less if you live near a city. I know it's sucky having to make a bunch of changes, but those are the joys we all experience while working on and modifying our trucks, believe me, I've had my own too haha
Full 35x12.5" tires, especially Toyos and Nittos which are actually 13.4" wide, are too wide for stock wheels with 6" of backspacing. They're also too wide to be on a 7.5" wide wheel. All you did with the spacer was change from extremely high backspacing to extremely low backspacing, both of which are bad for fitting tires haha. Personally, I still think full 35s are too big to be a leveled 4x4s, but people do it all the time.
A 2.5" level kit measures about 2" tall because it does indeed gain some height from changes in geometry.
Best thing to do, shop for some aftermarket 18" wheels with about 5" of backspacing. A decent set can be had for about $700, craigslist should have some for less if you live near a city. I know it's sucky having to make a bunch of changes, but those are the joys we all experience while working on and modifying our trucks, believe me, I've had my own too haha
incorrect.
35x12.5s fit on stock wheels fine
04-13-2014, 04:46 PM
#18
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You may be getting your rub from the 12.50 tires... Pretty wide on stockers.. You'd have to get new rims with a different offset and push them out..
NOW.... With that being said... I've seen a **** ton of guys with your setup run stockers and 35's with no rub at all... Front valance or rear of the fender.. Each truck is different..
3" level... Guys have ran that setup for years with no issues... BUT.. I'm sure and almost positive that if you offroad it hard your chances of breaking something will increase.. I say live life.. If you want a 3" level.. Go for it... Most who say no never had that size installed and they are only regurgitating what someone else said.. The only truth is your angles will be at f***ed up angles..
NOW.... With that being said... I've seen a **** ton of guys with your setup run stockers and 35's with no rub at all... Front valance or rear of the fender.. Each truck is different..
3" level... Guys have ran that setup for years with no issues... BUT.. I'm sure and almost positive that if you offroad it hard your chances of breaking something will increase.. I say live life.. If you want a 3" level.. Go for it... Most who say no never had that size installed and they are only regurgitating what someone else said.. The only truth is your angles will be at f***ed up angles..
04-13-2014, 05:14 PM
#19
Texas Aggie
If you've actually read the thread, that is not always the case. They are too wide for stock wheels with 6" of backspacing in many cases, but not all. When they rub the UCAs, they're too wide. They are also too wide to wear properly on little 7.5" wide wheels. So no, you are incorrect. Read the thread.
