7 inch lift and 37s
12-23-2008, 09:09 PM
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7 inch lift and 37s
I was wondering if anybody has had any experience or any help on this. I am considering putting a set of 7inch lift springs up front. With the propper length control arms will i be able to clear 37/13.50s on a 10 inch wheel with 4.5inch bs or -25mm offset. And if not how bad will it rub. Any input will help. Thanks
12-23-2008, 10:13 PM
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i read about a 4" lift and 37" tires. If i remember right all the info you need is in that post so if it works on a 4" it will deffinatly work on a 7" lift https://www.dieseltruckresource.com/...d.php?t=226730
12-24-2008, 09:12 AM
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I was running 37s on the same rim specs you want , with 9 in. of lift (6 & 3) and I rubbed the lower plastic valance ...not a lot , but everything else cleared.
You will be close with that rim size , but unless you do a ton of off-roading , where you`d flex out the suspension , you`ll probably be O.K.
The plastic is easy to trim with a razor knife...or take it off completely.
BTW...I ran the SAME TIRE with 3in. of lift on the STOCK rims , and they cleared everything except the control arms @ full lock...and then it was only slight rubbing that didn`t hurt anything.
You will be close with that rim size , but unless you do a ton of off-roading , where you`d flex out the suspension , you`ll probably be O.K.
The plastic is easy to trim with a razor knife...or take it off completely.
BTW...I ran the SAME TIRE with 3in. of lift on the STOCK rims , and they cleared everything except the control arms @ full lock...and then it was only slight rubbing that didn`t hurt anything.
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rubbin the plastic valance is no issue (cut it with a dremel) but the rubbing of the rear portion of the fender sucks. 6" lift with 37's did that for me. Added the 3" body and no issues but the truck didn't look right with 37's. now have 39.5's and looks good but if i get into too much flex then she will rub.
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12-27-2008, 01:52 AM
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I think you will have problems with the 4.5" BS, especially if you have a "soft" suspension or it sags.
I run 37x13.5 on a 20x9 inch wheel with 5.8" BS on a 6" lift and my front is really close. I have not trimmed my plastic though, so that may give you enough.
Run your 18" Eagles and you won't have any problems.
Good Luck !
David
I run 37x13.5 on a 20x9 inch wheel with 5.8" BS on a 6" lift and my front is really close. I have not trimmed my plastic though, so that may give you enough.
Run your 18" Eagles and you won't have any problems.
Good Luck !
David
12-27-2008, 01:56 AM
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I was wondering if anybody has had any experience or any help on this. I am considering putting a set of 7inch lift springs up front. With the propper length control arms will i be able to clear 37/13.50s on a 10 inch wheel with 4.5inch bs or -25mm offset. And if not how bad will it rub. Any input will help. Thanks
edit: Sorry, I over looked the fact that I don't have the stock front bumper...
Last edited by CrashCade; 12-27-2008 at 02:00 AM. Reason: More info!
12-27-2008, 10:40 AM
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If those are new wheels, be sure to put two or three coats of Mother's Chrome cleaner/polish before you mount them. I got those exact wheels and the chrome is REALLY SOFT, so be careful with those lug nuts and don't drop them.
Centering your axle with a good adjustable track bar will be real important too using those wheels.