Lift More or Keep CCM

Silverhoe7 · Jan 22, 2020

Hey guys how’s it going. I’m new here so bear with me.
I have a 2007 Hoe with a CCM kit on it with just stock tires for now. In the future however I want to be able to run 33s on aftermarket wheels and still be able to do light off-road(rough dirt roads/trails). I’m ok with trimming plastic but not metal.
I was looking into the RC 3.5” lift and the TC 4” lift. I don’t have the money for any bigger nor do I want any bigger.
Should I keep the CCM and just trim a little or should I buy a bigger lift? If so, RC or TC?
I am also open for suggestions.
Thanks for the help.

swathdiver · Jan 22, 2020

Welcome Tanner. One option to make sure your new wheels are not too wide and are the right offset. Too often, we see fellas put 9 inch wide wheels with a universal offset that requires trimming to make the tire fit. With at least a level, one can run a 34" tire, the 275-65-20 on a factory wheel with no rub and no trimming required.

Look up Charles' threads on Overlanding and his truck may already be set up the way you're wanting to. @Tozan

wjburken · Jan 22, 2020

Welcome to the forum Tanner.

Silverhoe7 · Jan 22, 2020

Thanks guys.
I looked at Charles’ set up and I think it’s pretty similar to what I’m thinking. I probably won’t do the bumpers and I’d rather not have to worry about gear ratio as he did so I think I’ll stick around 33ish.
Would the CCM level I have work with 33x11.5 or something similar? Also any insight on the RC 3.5” vs the TC 4”?

Silverhoe7 · Jan 22, 2020

Also for wheels I’m thinking 0 to -18 offset. I want the tires to sit slightly outside the fenders or at least flush.

Tozan · Jan 25, 2020

What gearing do you have? Do you have a two speed transfer case? A two speed will have 2H 4H and 4Lo on the dial A single speed will only have 2H and 4H

For off road and or bigger tires a high low range transfer case is really a big deal. My first set of tires that caused a big loss of MPG and power were 34 inch tires...

Check with the lift company and see what they suggest for off set. 33s or 285/70s should fit just fine.

Silverhoe7 · Jan 27, 2020

I think I have 3.40 gearing or something similar. My transfer case is a two speed.

Silverhoe7 · Jan 29, 2020

Sorry I’m dumb. I actually looked at my RPO’s and I guess I have 4.10 gears with limited slip

Tozan · Jan 30, 2020

Well it sounds like you should be all set with what you have...

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