Lift ideas

makes sense. How much rubbing would 33s do?

 

I have no mudflaps, bottom rear of the fender plastic trimmed, cab mount chopped, and a beat in pinch weld..all to drive on the street AND flex off-road

 

every truck will be a little different, different wheels, and different brand tire specs are a little different, also. I know people running 285's in the off roads that have done nothing and have very little, if any, rub. I have a limited with a 2.5" lift with 265/16's and I have done a lot of trimming just to get full travel without rubbing. I would need to do the cab mount chop for sure to run 285's, but that's a lot of work for what, not even a 1/2" gain? Plus going from 265/16 to 285's cost more per tire and is adding a lot of weight. I'll probably go to 255's and taller sidewall, if anything. Guessing you have 17" wheels? So, you will need to compare specs.

 

Yeah, I've got 17s. Ultimately I want to be able to run 33 inch tires with as little rubbing as possible

 

Well, if you are looking for something in the price range of whatever that crappy kit is you listed, better to just leave it stock. If you are set on a 4" lift(or really a TRUE 3"lift), you are gonna need deeper pockets. Running over 2", you should really get UCA and a sway bar re-locate. Over 3" you are looking at also getting Lowers and probably a diff drop.
If you go with a skinnier tire and taller sidewall, it will be much easier to stuff in the larger diameter tire without as much work and stay with a 2 1/2 or 3" lift.

 

Holy F'n cow

What's the difference between 3" vs. a 4"
Shop only does 4" (?????)

Shit just doesn't get better than this

 

Was/is the UCA necessary for this lift kit? I am looking at doing something similar to my truck without having to do the UCA.

 

I am kind of finding out the same thing. I am trying to avoid the UCA due to cost but understand they do not go hand in hand. Maybe just the bilstein 5100 shocks for now.

 

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The Zone 4" kit is a drop bracket lift. It will look noticeably taller than a truck with a 3" lift but actually have less clearance underneath than a 3" lift. The drop bracket raises the truck but keep the suspension low & level. The benefit......taller truck, level CV joint angles & a new upper control arm is not needed. The drawback......less clearance underneath, less articulation in the suspension and rides like a brick with those lift blocks in the rear (lift blocks also contribute to premature leaf spring sag).

If it's for looks & street driving you'll be fine. For off-road, go with the 3" kit.