So I finally decided how I want to do this. I've gone back and forth between a lift and level. I decided I'm going to level it, buy the wheels I want and then if I decide to upgrade to a lift later, I'd just need to buy that and maybe new tires.

So I measured the rake today, 37.75 in the front and 40.75 in the back. Double checked, got the same. So I'm going to buy an AS 2.5 level, which will leave me with .5" of rake. Luckily, I have access to a full garage with lift and every tool you could really ever need, on post, for $7/hr. A buddy and I will be installing once they arrive.

With that being said, I'm planning to run 20x10 -18 Fuel Vapors. I'm wondering if I could squeeze 35x12.5 Nittos under a lift. I don't think its possible, even though some have worked 35's under a level. So I'd go with the 33x12.5's and then if/when I decide to lift (6in), I can shell out for the lift and 35's (I'd just wait until the 33's needed to be replaced).

So anything I should be aware of before I start this? I've read all the level posts I could find and watched a ton of videos on it, looks pretty straight forward. May not be able to get the wheels and tires for a while, since I'm in the process of getting out of the Army, finding a new job, and moving. But we'll see.

 

I would just wait, save some $$ and do everything once!

Once you get the leveling kit and 33" tires, you are going to want to go 4-6" lift with 35" tires.