Well it's finally getting time to change out them tiny looking stock tires on my truck. I have decided to go with some 285/70/17 tires. I plan on a leveling kit as well for the front end. My question is what all do you need to properly lift the front end? I have read many posts on here and some say do this or do that. My plan is a 2 inch leveling kit, new shocks front and rear, and an alignment. Is there anything else that needs to be addressed? Is there anything I need to keep an eye on after install? Thanks in advance.

 

285s look small w/ leveling kit, I did that and changed quickly. AT LEAST go w/ a 285/75(only made by Toyo) or bigger. Go w/ Bilstein 5100s, you won't regret!

 

Agreed 285/70's look small under a stock height truck, and super tiny under a leveled truck. Ill post a pic of mine like that when I get home.

 

get at least 295 70s also make sure you do new shocks I regret it every day

 

I was thinking of doing a Lorenz leveling kit and 35" pro comp extreme ATs. I think the 285 70 17 BFGs would look ok on a leveled truck. but the 35s would fill in the wheel wells more and not to mention lowered rpms at freeway speed.

 

I would like to run bigger tires. It seems that mileage really takes a hit when you start going bigger than 285s. Also, pulling my gooseneck may become an issue with anything bigger.

 

whats the mileage drop for 285's? do you need a new ajustible track bar for the leveling kit?

 

Here's mine with the top dog customz 2" leveling, Bilstein 5100's and 285/70/17 BFG AT KO's. I like it a lot but still saving the $$ to go to some cooper SST or Toyo 35's.

Sorry, the shock pic's were with a cell phone camera.