I have a 6" lift, need help fitting 35x12.50R20 tires. Any advice?

[yates ™]

yes sir lmfaooo are you tahoe patrol or some thing

I am someone with actual knowledge on the subject trying to help information seekers make an informed decision on safely lifting their vehicle.

 

[Hunters05hoe]

I am someone with actual knowledge on the subject trying to help information seekers make an informed decision on safely lifting their vehicle.

I never asked you anything so your actually just a guy throwing his 2 sense in where it's not needed. Expecially because the fab shop that works on it is putting a fabtech lift on it next month and everything will be replaced. Thanks for the concern though

 

[yates ™]

I never asked you anything so your actually just a guy throwing his 2 sense in where it's not needed. Expecially because the fab shop that works on it is putting a fabtech lift on it next month and everything will be replaced. Thanks for the concern though

Dear Hunter, I am able to put my 2 cents in anywhere in the forum I would like and I applaud you for doing a correctly setup lift. Unfortunately I am not really concerned with your actual truck but with people like OP who would like the correct information on how to lift their truck the correct way.

 

[jdpber]

I never asked you anything so your actually just a guy throwing his 2 sense in where it's not needed. Especially because the fab shop that works on it is putting a fabtech lift on it next month and everything will be replaced. Thanks for the concern though

loosen your panties for starters!
Second Yates works for an industry leading custom suspension company
Third - you are wrong
4th - you have 17 post and we have 19,### and YEARS of experience in the topic.
5th - MY SETUP HAS YEARS of use and over 100k miles on this setup with no issues.

WHAT IS so difficult people about doing the lift the correct way with the correct offset wheel. I gave you the formula and yet 2 days later we have a couple kids arguing about $89 dollar ebay keys still.

 

[Hunters05hoe]

Dear Hunter, I am able to put my 2 cents in anywhere in the forum I would like and I applaud you for doing a correctly setup lift. Unfortunately I am not really concerned with your actual truck but with people like OP who would like the correct information on how to lift their truck the correct way.

And I'm just here answering his question.. all I did was tell him what I'm running. Yes there is better ways to do it but it's not near as bad as some people make it seem if you do it correctly and pay attention to your vehicle. What do you suggest for getting just 2 inches of lift other then spending way to much in cognito control arms?

 

[Hunters05hoe]

loosen your panties for starters!
Second Yates works for an industry leading custom suspension company
Third - you are wrong
4th - you have 17 post and we have 19,### and YEARS of experience in the topic.
5th - MY SETUP HAS YEARS of use and over 100k miles on this setup with no issues.

WHAT IS so difficult people about doing the lift the correct way with the correct offset wheel. I gave you the formula and yet 2 days later we have a couple kids arguing about $89 dollar ebay keys still.

Lmao I could really care less just stated what I'm running and have been for 6 months without one ounce of problems.. i never once took away from his knowledge or experience. Please tell me what im wrong about? I think it's time for a new ****** bud

 

[yates ™]

And I'm just here answering his question.. all I did was tell him what I'm running. Yes there is better ways to do it but it's not near as bad as some people make it seem if you do it correctly and pay attention to your vehicle. What do you suggest for getting just 2 inches of lift other then spending way to much in cognito control arms?

2" of lift is a hard thing to do but most can get by with 2" of lift, although it is harder on suspension components. Cognito arms do help with the BJ angle but fail to address the CV angles and most other components. I guess to answer your question; a diff drop of some sort with new upper CAs, extended sway bar links, and possibly the CV swap over mentioned before (honestly have no knowledge on the advantages on the CV change over mentioned) and you could do it but you are still going to have unneeded stresses. There is a reason that quality suspension lifts are designed the way that they are and utilizing the components they do.

 

[BIGGERSHAFT94]

so because i offered addition information on trying to solve a problem, means im offering unsafe information? i also have actual knowledge about lifted suspension, being that ive owned, installed, and had my own problems with lifts. i never told him he had to over-crank, i simply said that there are options for better parts if he so desired to crank more. So dont get all butthurt because im trying to help, if you dont like what i have to say, offer a better solution or ignore it. i dont bash people that i dont see eye to eye with and i surly dont expect a staff member to.

 

[Hunters05hoe]

2" of lift is a hard thing to do but most can get by with 2" of lift, although it is harder on suspension components. Cognito arms do help with the BJ angle but fail to address the CV angles and most other components. I guess to answer your question; a diff drop of some sort with new upper CAs, extended sway bar links, and possibly the CV swap over mentioned before (honestly have no knowledge on the advantages on the CV change over mentioned) and you could do it but you are still going to have unneeded stresses. There is a reason that quality suspension lifts are designed the way that they are and utilizing the components they do.

I completely agree (why I'm going fabtech over something like rcx) you and the other guy seem to think I'm arguing against that all I was doing was stating what I'm running currently for suspension and what size tires I'm clearing. I do appreciate the insight though

 

[yates ™]

so because i offered addition information on trying to solve a problem, means im offering unsafe information? i also have actual knowledge about lifted suspension, being that ive owned, installed, and had my own problems with lifts. i never told him he had to over-crank, i simply said that there are options for better parts if he so desired to crank more. So dont get all butthurt because im trying to help, if you dont like what i have to say, offer a better solution or ignore it. i dont bash people that i dont see eye to eye with and i surly dont expect a staff member to.

Dear Kevin, I am not bashing you and sorry you feel that way. My actual comment (or question really) was "You do realize that is only "kind of" solution out of many to over cranking?". I said that exactly because it is the truth, there are so many components that are effected by adjusting the torsion bars; different CV joints may address or help one part but ignore the rest, same with new upper CAs.

 

[yates ™]

I completely agree (why I'm going fabtech over something like rcx) you and the other guy seem to think I'm arguing against that all I was doing was stating what I'm running currently for suspension and what size tires I'm clearing. I do appreciate the insight though

No and I apologize if it came off that way. The point is if someone is told only half the information then they cannot make an informed decision. OP has a quality lift kit and should be able to make what he has work with what he wants to but when John Doe comes on and see he can crank his stock suspension and just add this or that then he is not receiving the actual information he needs. Make sense?

 

[Hunters05hoe]

No and I apologize if it came off that way. The point is if someone is told only half the information then they cannot make an informed decision. OP has a quality lift kit and should be able to make what he has work with what he wants to but when John Doe comes on and see he can crank his stock suspension and just add this or that then he is not receiving the actual information he needs. Make sense?

I could agree with that I didn't read to deep into the pass because I'm at work so I apologize for that as you can see I'm very new to the forum but I sure love the info coming through it. I'll get better at this haha

 

[yates ™]

I could agree with that I didn't read to deep into the pass because I'm at work so I apologize for that as you can see I'm very new to the forum but I sure love the info coming through it. I'll get better at this haha

No fault thrown your way. I would like to see the forum as a whole have the most accurate and best information available. Glad to have you around and awaiting pictures of the Fabtech when you get it installed

 

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[BIGGERSHAFT94]

On my old truck, i felt the need to have it overcranked and it drove just fine like that. I wasnt close to maxed out, i had no alignment issues, and it didnt eat up front suspension parts like everyone thinks. Im not saying yours wont im just giving you my input through my experience. Not everyone can run 08 cvs and crank the tbars like a 16yo in his first truck. You must have a lift and if you have a lift you should be prepared to go through suspension parts at a quicker rate because larger tires add stress to everything. With that being said i was just offering an alternative solution that helps prolong the life of your cv shaft if you do wish to crank above manufacturer spec. Take my advise with a grain of salt.

 

[BIGGERSHAFT94]

(honestly have no knowledge on the advantages on the CV change over mentioned)

The advantage is you get to ditch the spacer between the cv and the diff. It sets the joint closer to the diff reducing the cv angles. As far as i know it only works on half ton style gmt800 trucks and suvs. It doesnt have to be 08 specifically just 07.5-13 shafts.

 

[yates ™]

The advantage is you get to ditch the spacer between the cv and the diff. It sets the joint closer to the diff reducing the cv angles. As far as i know it only works on half ton style gmt800 trucks and suvs. It doesnt have to be 08 specifically just 07.5-13 shafts.

Like I said before:

there are so many components that are effected by adjusting the torsion bars; different CV joints may address or help one part but ignore the rest, same with new upper CAs.

I am not disagreeing with your method or statement but simply saying it is not enough information to adequately answer the question.

 

[xFuZzYx]

Does 20Hoe3 still visit these forums? I'm about to make a post that could be of some use for him...

 

[20hoe3]

Does 20Hoe3 still visit these forums? I'm about to make a post that could be of some use for him...

LOL, Yea I'm still here. I took a break. I figured I'll just wear down the BF goodrich tires I put on and then check back in my original post a little later. AND WHOA..... looks like I missed a lot. Thanks for everyone's input/advise! So far I've driven 12k miles on BFG tires. AND yes i still want to go to 35x12.50. Also as an update since then I installed a Diablo i2 Tuner and it woke my truck up! Alot more responsive and shift patterns are normal now. No more struggling uphills with transmission acting all confused to what rpm/gear it wants to be in. LOL But yea....burb is running perfect with my little dinky tires and ugly wheels.