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2.5" lift and 285's

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by MikeyD, Nov 18, 2009.

  1. Nov 18, 2009 at 5:48 PM
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    So i have been seeing more and more 2.5" lifts with 285 tires. I always thought you needed at least 3"s of lift to fit 33" tires. Is it because they are running 285/70's and not 285/75s? Are they doing more trimming? I have 32s right now and want to run some 285/70s eventually. Should I just get some 5100s or shed out the cash for a 3" coil over. Thanks for the help guys.
     
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  2. Nov 18, 2009 at 5:51 PM
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    I wanna know the same thing, i wanna just get the billies on all corners but then i was wondering if the 285/70's would make me trim alot. i dont wanna rub while wheeling or even flexing AND make a full turn.
     
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  3. Nov 18, 2009 at 5:52 PM
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    I have 285/75/16's with a 2.5" lift. With stock wheels, I have minimal frame rub. I am about to install aftermarket wheels with 4.5" backspacing on Friday, and I will need to do some trimming inside the fenders. Nothing structural though.
     
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  4. Nov 18, 2009 at 6:03 PM
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    here is a pic of 285/70/17 BFG KM2'S on the billy 2.5 lift...the key is the rim width...i have 17x8 pro-comp's.. with minimal trimming on the inner wheel wells...i didnt even have to remove my mud flaps.


    sorry for the terrible pic , its best one i have right now.

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  5. Nov 18, 2009 at 6:15 PM
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    Thats sick! And I have the 17x8 pro comp 7089s also. Hows the ride alot say its stiff and alot say it is not. Is it stiffer than stock?
     
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  6. Nov 18, 2009 at 6:21 PM
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    yes , its alittle stiffer than stock but to me its how the truck should have came stock, but i have no complaints at all... the ride is VERY comfortable IMO.
     
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  7. Nov 18, 2009 at 6:26 PM
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    yes its a stiffer ride but u want bigger tires u will have to sacrifice. U will still have to trim your inner fenders, its not a big deal i just posted some pics of what i did to clear 285/75/16's type tire rubs in the search box.
     
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  8. Nov 18, 2009 at 6:28 PM
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    i would repost but it wont let me upload my pics again, sorry
     
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  9. Nov 18, 2009 at 6:40 PM
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    Thanks for the help
     
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  10. Nov 18, 2009 at 6:41 PM
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    lift, wheels, tires
    im a 1st gen but i ran 285s on billys for about 3 months...then i got c/os....did the beat down the pinchweld...and no more rubby rubby
     
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  11. Nov 18, 2009 at 6:43 PM
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    well you asked for specs..... 06 trd sport speedway blue 5.3l v8 4.0 camburg lift spindles extended travel icons total chaos lowers allpro 4" leaf pack 17" xd hoss rims 37/12.5/17 mickey thompson baja atz Allpro hybrid bumper grill craft grill wicked flow muffler inside i have..... wet okole real tree camo seat cover blue oznium dome light stealth sub box with 2 10" kicker comp subs kicker 400 watt amp weathertech floor mats
    yahooooooo. i get to do this again. i got the 06 trd sport prerunner no lift i fit 285/70/17 on stock sport rims. only thing i did was remove mud flaps trimmed a tiny and i mean tiny piece of plastic off and added 1/4 inch wheel spacer in the front. Photo0386_ad764948ca24106d613f304d85e81da46f93e89a.jpg
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  12. Nov 19, 2009 at 5:25 AM
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    thats not fair whats different about your truck
     
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  13. Nov 19, 2009 at 8:41 AM
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    here they are

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  14. Nov 19, 2009 at 8:58 AM
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    I'm running 285/75/16s with 16x8 4.5"BS, slight rubbing at full turns but I haven't trimmed at all. It's all about the rims.
     
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    Thanks guys!
     
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    On stock wheels, you only need wheel spacers to clear the UCA. You also need to trim a little but it's not that bad.


    2.5" inches of lift with 285/75/16 tires and wheel spacers.
    [​IMG]
     
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    its SWB its BAMF and im from florida. i do stuff right
     
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