alright folks. I could use a bit of help. I just bought the truck. Don't know how much of a loft is on it, but after hours of searching and running in an out with a tape measure, I come up with 2-2.5 inches. However, yes those are 38x12.50r15 tall swampers on it. The reason I ask is I am getting smaller more Street able tires as I want this as a d.d. any ideas would be greatly appreciated. I believe the gears are still stock because it takes some time getting off the line.

1997 1500 Laramie Club Cab. 5.2 auto.

 

What do you want ideas on?

 

What size lift is on the truck.

 

2-3" in the front and 2" in the rear

 

I agree.

Would be a good idea to check and see what gears are in there....... Looks like some fender carving happened there for clearance in front.

 

Thanks a bunch guys. That is what I came up with yesterday.

Yeah, the PO definitely did some trimming. I plan to get into the pumpkin to change the fluid and check the gears in the evening.

 

Let us know what ya find.

You can get a build sheet for your truck from here. That will tell you everything it came with from the factory.

 

Fender carving!?!? How dare you! That is what America was founded on fabrication

 

3.55. gears look good, fluid was a bit different from what I know of 80w90. But I don't have a lot of experience. with posi rears. Fluid getting changed. 33's next week. Gotta get the pressure off the motor...lol

 

Im running 40s with 3.55s, no problems here