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Old Feb 16, 2014 | 07:38 PM
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Looking at my sig picture, What size tire do you think I should put on it after a 2.5" leveling kit? Im thinking 36s would fill out the fender nice. Input?
 
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Btw those are 34"s
 
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Old Feb 16, 2014 | 07:41 PM
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35's may be less expensive... look at prices, and see what ya think. With 3.55 gears, 36's are going to make the truck a dog. (not to mention hard on the trans.)
 
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Old Feb 16, 2014 | 07:51 PM
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I was considering re gearing for some low end boost. IDK yet. Im still experimenting with the idea. Ik that at least I want to go to 35s.
 
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Old Feb 16, 2014 | 07:54 PM
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Even 35's with stock gearing isn't going to be much fun out of the hole. For 35's, you really want 4.56, that keeps RPM vs. Gear pretty much stock. Since you are considering larger tires, I would also consider going to 4.88's. Give you a bit more grunt down low. (though the engine will be at a higher RPM at freeway speeds. prolly 150-200 higher at 70.)
 
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Old Feb 16, 2014 | 07:58 PM
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Would it be ok to ride 35s with 2" leveling kit with stock gears. 3.55? I only drive city, to and from work. A little mudding on the side
 
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Old Feb 16, 2014 | 08:00 PM
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Would it be ok to ride 35s with 2" leveling kit with stock gears. 3.55? I only drive city, to and from work. A little mudding on the side
You have a half, or 3/4 ton truck? With a half ton, 35's will rub. A lot. Even with the 2" level.
 
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Old Feb 16, 2014 | 08:02 PM
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that's kinda hat I was thinking 36's with 4.88s. Unfortunatly my truck wont barely make 70. And would 36s fit the fender with a 2.5" inch leveling kit? And yeah its ok but it just means more trans strain and worse MPGs
 
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or maybe Mil surplus 37s? IDK
 
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Old Feb 16, 2014 | 08:14 PM
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36's will be tight with a 2.5" level... 3" would be better. I don't think the rear will be an issue. 37's and you are going to get some rubbing issues, and probably more than just the lower control arms.... Definitely need to regear for those.... Also, you will notice a substantially rougher ride. (yeah, even more so than the usual 3/4 ton truck beating.)
 
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