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Old Apr 3, 2013 | 08:34 PM
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I am getting a 2.5 inch leveling kit, and mud tires. I have 2WD, and the 3.55 gears with a 4.2 engine.....I will be getting mud tires, so should I get the 32 inch tires, or the 33 inch tires? Please post your pics, I could really use them.
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Old Apr 3, 2013 | 08:35 PM
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5.4 id go with 33s 4.6 id go with 32s. I had the 4.6 with 33s and it was bad i ended up putting 4.11 gears and a locker
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Old Apr 3, 2013 | 08:41 PM
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Yikes!! What about with a 4.2?
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Old Apr 3, 2013 | 09:16 PM
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Didnt see the 4.2 sorry. Id go 32 absute MAX with 4.2 and 3.55 but it will deff be a turd. Better off leaving it stock or saving up to regear with the level and bigger tires. 4.2 should work good with 4.11 and 33s my 4.6 is a little overgeared with that setup, but i also have no rear cats or muffeler and full gotts mod. Will be going to 35s soon. But yeah i wouldnt go over 32s with that setup, but even that is really pushing it imo

Oh and heres 2.5" level with 33s

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Old Apr 3, 2013 | 09:33 PM
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32's, or 33's?-image-3182865400.jpg

This is my truck before doin things but put 265/75/16 buckshot mudders on it. Close to 32 I think. I have a 4.2 3:55 2wd also. From my experience it didn't run too bad. I didnt notice any power lose. . Was able to squeal the tires a bit (wasn't trying to) and no mods to engine Cept gotts mod. Just my experience.
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Old Apr 3, 2013 | 09:38 PM
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Yeah stick to a 265/xx/xx which is essentially a 32" tire. (31.6"). I had 245s on my truck and went to 285s (33s) and absolutely HATED my truck. It was no hot rod to begin with but the 33s sucked the life out of it. I went back down to a 265/70/17 and I was much happier with the way the truck drove. And I have 3.55 gears by the way.
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Old Apr 4, 2013 | 12:30 AM
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No you're fine, I edited my post, haha...
Well, I changed my mind, and I think I MIGHT go with a 2 inch level, and 32's..Would that be better?
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Old Apr 4, 2013 | 12:31 AM
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Good looking truck, BTW!
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Old Apr 4, 2013 | 12:32 AM
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Good looking ride!
What is the Gotts mod? I see a lot of people doing it!
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Old Apr 4, 2013 | 12:33 AM
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Sounds good to me! I change my mind, and I think I am going to get a 2 inch level with 32's....Thanks for the feedback!
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