Stuffed 35 12.5's with only 2.5/1 spacer lift

[Z1500]

Today I was able to trim, trim, trim and trim some more to fit 305/70-18's Cooper STT mud terrain tires. These measure a full 35x12.5, even a hair bigger than most actual 35x12.5's. My Tahoe only has 2.5/1.5" spring spacer type lift. Just want everyone to know it is possible with the right wheel offset and a lot of trimming. And it required the Large Nor-Cal fender mod+ 3/4" more. That part is not for the squeamish. Then on the front side we cut the bumper 2.5" at the bottom and tapered that up. A couple custom brackets to hold the wheel well farther forward.

This was only possible because of the info posted here by others. Specifically 01Konvict who seems to single-handedly babysit this section. Thanks.

I will have to upload some pics somewhere and post them.

 

[Sarge]

you can upload through here

 

[01Konvict]

Thanks dude! Yeah I try help everyone out on the forum. I'm sure you had fun with that NorCal mod to fear 35s! For the front side did you see the pro comp bumper bracket that helps trim it forward while looking tasteful without the slash cut? Also how's the sway bar clearance on them wide tires?

 

[massivespl]

Wtf no pictures? Lame

 

[Z1500]

 

[massivespl]

To me that looks good^ only thing I'd have is different rims lol.. But that looks much better then 6" lift on 35s with tons of wheel gap. Stuffed FTW!!

 

[Z1500]

Angled view

 

[JT 07LTZ]

Wow man that is beautiful. I wish I had the guts or time to do this to mine. 33's with a level is going to be enough for me.

 

[01Konvict]

I see a lot of fender work to fit them but looks good. The bumper took some help massaging it forward tastefully. That NorCal mod extended to the edge!

 

[Z1500]

Thanks dude! Yeah I try help everyone out on the forum. I'm sure you had fun with that NorCal mod to fear 35s! For the front side did you see the pro comp bumper bracket that helps trim it forward while looking tasteful without the slash cut? Also how's the sway bar clearance on them wide tires?

With the +12mm offset on my 9" wheels and 305 tires I have a nice little clearance to the sway bar at full turn. Inboard clearancing all we had to do was cut out a bunch of the plastic inner fender well. All the toughest parts were the outer corners of the front tires when turning. If someone wanted to do a little narrower tire on wheels that had a little more + offset, it would be easier and fit better and require less of the drastic cutting. I'll tell you that a zero offset wheel would not have fit with these size tires.

 

[01Konvict]

Yeah that offset works for clearance. I was thinking you were on stocks but then I looked at the pic ha. Yeah the bumper corners are a pain! The pro comp brackets are the best for fixing it leaving clean lines. I plan to do a write up on it soon.

 

[Z1500]

And now for the semi- recant. With my aggressive trimming I've got no rubbing in normal street driving, around corners, over speed bumps and intersections. BUT yesterday I took it out offroading. When going up and down steep grades with big ruts that really flex out the suspension, the rear tires are stuffing right into front of the wheel wells. I had done no cutting in the rear but clearly when compressed, the rear tires pivot forward toward the front of the Hoe.

Any idea if I can trim that area out or re-mount the wheel wells there? My other though is to lengthen control arms a little to move the axle back.

 

[01Konvict]

They make longer arms but it's not really going to help any since you need a true suspension lift to gain travel. Think spoon makes some adjustables and I know fabtech makes longer ones for a 6" kit

 

[jdpber]

yes Spohn makes adjustable rear arms.

I think that it would be helpful to many people if you had some pictures of the extent of the front well trimming that was needed and some lock to lock clearance pictures at the outer anac inner corners of the wells. people like me like things like this

 

[Countryboy07]

Love it! Looks mean

 

[dwfronk]

Looks sick nice job!

 

[ChevyRidinHigh]

Debating do this with mine. I love the look!

I have a 3.5 Rough Country with 33s on now.

 

[TheAutumnWind]

yes Spohn makes adjustable rear arms.

I think that it would be helpful to many people if you had some pictures of the extent of the front well trimming that was needed and some lock to lock clearance pictures at the outer anac inner corners of the wells. people like me like things like this

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Looks great!

 

[devious1]

beefy

 

[Zed 71]

Looks awesome! I liked the stuffed look.