35s with the Tbars Cranked
#502
Resident light whore
Don't crank them past 24.25" hub to fender and you'll be fine. I had mine cranked two years before the front end wore out but I figure that was more from the 125k miles they had on them
#503
Senior Member
So the 1.5 inch in the rear would be pointless then and throw off the level? When you say front end to you just mean ball joints and cv axels or literally every thing?
#504
Resident light whore
Yes, and yeah ball joints and UCA's because the stock ones aren't serviceable and started squeaking, and CV's because I ripped the boots bouncing it too hard offroad once on accident. Since its all to where I can service it now It should last another 75-100k if not I'm doing it myself because the shop was ridiculous.
#505
Senior Member
Yes, and yeah ball joints and UCA's because the stock ones aren't serviceable and started squeaking, and CV's because I ripped the boots bouncing it too hard offroad once on accident. Since its all to where I can service it now It should last another 75-100k if not I'm doing it myself because the shop was ridiculous.
#508
Senior Member
I'm planning to upgrade my wheels/tires (315/70/17s on 17x9s) in the very near future. Just out of curiosity, and because I can't leave well enough alone, I jacked up my front end, and ran the t-bars up to see if I could get to 24 1/4". Sad to say, I only made 23 3/8"(after settling). My bolts are pretty well maxxed out. Is this a sign that my t-bars are getting weak, or just that my Scab has more front end weight than a reg. cab?
If this is normal, then I assume the aftermarket keys won't cause any problems, provided I adhere to the 24.25" GOLDEN RULE. The truck has over 230.000 miles on it, so all new front end parts are going in as well.
Also, I'm including a 2" body lift in my plans so I will have a little more freedom in wheel backspace and offset choices.
If this is normal, then I assume the aftermarket keys won't cause any problems, provided I adhere to the 24.25" GOLDEN RULE. The truck has over 230.000 miles on it, so all new front end parts are going in as well.
Also, I'm including a 2" body lift in my plans so I will have a little more freedom in wheel backspace and offset choices.
Last edited by BossRacing71; 07-23-2014 at 01:04 AM.
#509
Senior Member
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I'm planning to upgrade my wheels/tires (315/70/17s on 17x9s) in the very near future. Just out of curiosity, and because I can't leave well enough alone, I jacked up my front end, and ran the t-bars up to see if I could get to 24 1/4". Sad to say, I only made 23 3/8"(after settling). My bolts are pretty well maxxed out. Is this a sign that my t-bars are getting weak, or just that my Scab has more front end weight than a reg. cab?
If this is normal, then I assume the aftermarket keys won't cause any problems, provided I adhere to the 24.25" GOLDEN RULE. The truck has over 230.000 miles on it, so all new front end parts are going in as well.
Also, I'm including a 2" body lift in my plans so I will have a little more freedom in wheel backspace and offset choices.
If this is normal, then I assume the aftermarket keys won't cause any problems, provided I adhere to the 24.25" GOLDEN RULE. The truck has over 230.000 miles on it, so all new front end parts are going in as well.
Also, I'm including a 2" body lift in my plans so I will have a little more freedom in wheel backspace and offset choices.
#510
Senior Member
Its normal with age and replacing the tbars or keys will work at remedying the problem. Even at 24.25" I managed to tear a boot off road so Im thinking that number applies to on road and very light off road applications. Are you going to fab your own brackets with the body lift?