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Old Jan 31, 2011 | 02:17 PM
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So will 35's fit on a leveled 2wd with stock wheels? I found a good deal on the tires.. I dont off road it if it itll only rub when flexed out n turned or whatever thats fine with me since i doubt thatll ever happen with me
 

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Old Jan 31, 2011 | 02:44 PM
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depends on the width of the tires are they 12.5? as most 35s are..
if so. you may rub all the time.. some wheel spacers will fix that.. about 1 1/4 in spacers will push them out enough.. Also i dont know off the top of my head.. but the stock rims width might be an issue with a wide tire.. I think the stock size is 7 in.. I would not put 12.5 in wide tires on anything under 8 in (just my rule of thumb when sizing for my Jeep) i do know guys with 12.5 on a 7.5 in rim.. but i would not trust my family in the truck at highway speeds with a combo like that...
 
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Old Jan 31, 2011 | 03:58 PM
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Stock wheels are 20x9. Generally a deeper offset wheel makes things worse(same thing as a spacer) as far as tires hitting fenders. And yes 12.50s
 
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Old Jan 31, 2011 | 04:50 PM
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Smaller number on the backspacing, the further they stick out... the more likely they are to rub when you turn. You can run a 12.50 on a stock 20 (with no wheel spacers), might have to trim on the front plastic valance under your metal bumper, or just take it off all together.

Should clear sheetmetal no problem, not so sure about the sway bar at full lock though? Turn and check the clearance you have right now... 3/4" and you should be good.
 
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Old Feb 1, 2011 | 09:07 AM
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I've heard lots of bad things about leveling these trucks, but mine's a 4x4. Not sure if it effects the 2x4 trucks as much. I'd look into that though. Just a thought.
 
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Old Feb 1, 2011 | 01:20 PM
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what kind of bad things..?
 
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Old Feb 1, 2011 | 03:29 PM
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I have the 2in kit and have had NO problems. Mine is also a 4x4 so I dunno. One thing is for sure. My truck looks lower in the front then a lot Ive seen. Maybe my kit is a bit smaller then other brands and thats why I havent had any problems.
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Old Feb 1, 2011 | 03:49 PM
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I've had a 2009 2wd leveled and I now have a 2010 leveled. I have had no issues at all. The problem in the people that have had problems have posted on every thread complaining about them while those of us without issues have nothing to complain about. On another Forum they did a poll to find out how bad the issue was, I was suprised to find out that nearly 75% of trucks are not having issue's. Just put it on and go from there. Remember you always hear bad news because it sells, just like the evening news, they hardly ever report good news.
 
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Old Feb 1, 2011 | 10:49 PM
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yep, no problems leveled. But 35's on a leveled 2wd is not gonna happen. Don't get me wrong, you can do it, but I don't think your gonna be happy with the results. You already know this from previous threads but Ive got 4.5 inches of lift in the front of my 2wd and 3 in the rear and I barley clear 35's. and my 35"s actually measure 34.6. I'm not sure I could clear a 35 that measured 35". If I really crank the wheel I can make mine rub.
 
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Old Feb 2, 2011 | 01:56 AM
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Yeah I guess you always hear the bad, but it causes a bad shake in the steering wheel. Especially in 4x4. That's why I said most of the people complaining had 4 wheel drive. It has to do with the angle of the CV joints I guess. Just what I've read. But I mean you can always buy it and put it on, if you have issues then sell it to someone else...lol
 
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