Burnie329

Ok 2011 xlt 4x4 screw bronze metallic w 6.5 bed and chrome package. AS 2.5 up front. 275x70x18 terra grapplers already.

Tires are shot, shocks are going.

SOOOO... bonus time (don't tell the wife) and planning the toys to add to the truck.

Here is what I am thinking
1. Bilsteins on all 4 corners
2. A block in the back
3. New Wheels
4. KO2 tires

Questions
1. What Block / Settings on the bilsteins
2. What Wheels - Looking for something in chrome and black I think
3. Should I take out the level kit?
4. Anything else?

This is a daily driver and nothing crazy done to it... so looking for a great ride and moderate gas mpg (it is a truck I am never getting 30mpg)

funmoneypit150

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If you are going to an adjustable coil over, definitely take out the leveling spacer. I was looking at the Bilsteins also and then started to read the thread on the Boss Ultimate kit. It is a set of coil overs, rear shocks and the block of your choice. Many people on the thread had Bilsteins and switched over to the Boss kit. They said the Boss kit was much better. Ended up convincing me. My kit is supposed to be here tomorrow. I read the entire 100+ page thread. Just a thought. Check it out if you have time.

funmoneypit150

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And as far as what sizes, depends on your truck and what you want. I have about 2" of difference between front and back. I ordered my coil overs at 2 3/4" and a 2 1/2" block. So my front goes up 2 3/4" and the back goes up an additional 1 1/4" (stock block on mine is 1 1/4"). That will give me about 1/2" of rake which is what I want. So depends on what you want and the measurements on your truck.

Burnie329

So with no rake it would be what a 2 inch block 2 3/4 coil overs? How much total lift did you get?

What size wheels and rubber are you running? Any pics?

funmoneypit150

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I just got done with the install today. I ended up with right about 3" of lift on the front. That gave me about 1/4" rake. In the pic it looks like more but my driveway is on a slant. My back was about 1 1/4" of lift. I love the stance. As far as tires/wheels, I am getting BFG KO2's in 285/65/20 on my stock 20" rims. They are 34.5" tall. Here is a before and after.

Burnie329

Looks awesome.
I am sold on the boss kit...

Can't wait to see it with the new rubber. I am thinking to go with some Fuel Hostages, and same size tires you are talking about.

Only other option is to keep the 18 stock and go with a 35x12.5x18 KO2

Burnie329

Also anyone that has the 18" wheels stock bump up to 20" fuel hostages? Even on their site says it doesn't work. I assume the lug spacing is different?

Dburd2011

I went from the stock 18" to 20" fuel hostages. They fit fine. Just make sure the bolt pattern is correct. If I remember correct that is 6x135 but you may want to check just to make sure that is correct. My wheels are 20x9 fuel hostage +01 offset. I am running 33/12.50/20 copper stt.

Burnie329

thanks. I couldn't find anywhere that even had a pattern selection

funmoneypit150

iTrader: (4)

Yeah, the tires will complete the look and really change the appearance of my truck.