About to pull the trigger on a lift/level kit...

[h0tr0d]

Hey guys,

I bought an OBS yukon about three weeks ago and it's time for me to start modding it.

I am wanting to lift my '99 Yukon 4x4 a couple inches and fix the sagging rear springs. I'm about to order the Trail Master rear add-a-leaf kit and the torsion bar keys for the front for a 2"/2" lift. I'm also going to throw on some Pro comp shocks while I'm under there since the truck seriously needs them. I already purchased a set of Cragar Soft 8's 17x8 with 4.5" backspacing to replace the factory wheels.

I have decided to go with Nitto Terra Grapplers, but am unsure of what size to get. Price wise, I like the idea of 265/70/17's to keep it kind of close to stock but fear it will look retarded with the truck sitting a bit higher (keep in mind the stock suspension is sagging somewhat.) To go up to say a 285/70/17, it ups the price of the tires $280 bucks for the set and the load rating is increased, and I was told they'd beat me up on the road since I don't do any hauling with the truck.

So what do you guys think of this route? Any tips or suggestions? Remember, I already have the wheels, so I'm stuck with those, but everything else is still up in the air.

 

[99_2door]

i'd go with the 285's. will look a lot better than 265's! i'm also going to run the terra grapplers and from what i've seen they last quite a long time so i wouldnt worry a whole lot about spending a little more initially on the larger size since you should get a ton of miles out of them. i'm going with 295/70/17 and 4" of lift.

 

[h0tr0d]

I'd love to lift it 4" myself, but my woman says she'll have problems putting the kiddo in his car seat...and she's probably right. I wish I could see both setups on the truck before I decided, but all I seem to find are pics of guys running the 17x9" rims.

Edit: Just checked out a previous post of yours and saw TXGMC's truck. That thing looks great! I'm glad I decided on that backspacing, it should look great with my factory flares too. I won't be getting the tires for 10 days, so I'll have a little time to ponder the size.

 

[bowtiefreak]

keys are not needed. The OBS truck should be able to crank plenty on the stockers. As for tires, 285 is a good fit

 

[grimm]

I already purchased a set of Cragar Soft 8's 17x8 with 4.5" backspacing to replace the factory wheels.

I know another member, on here, blackcoffee, would probably love to see your truck with the Cragar Soft 8's. He's mentioned those rims a "few" times here and there, haha.


Anyways, if you get some new shocks, crank the torsion bars, get a rear block or AAL, you should be able to achieve the results your looking for. Either way, sounds like a pretty good plan. Post some pics afterward.

 

[h0tr0d]

@bowtiefreak: Thanks for the info and btw I love your truck man! I've been trolling here for a while and have been admiring your truck big time.

@grimm: I'll definitely take some pics of the before/after/during and keep you guys updated. It'll be at least 2 weeks before I get the tires put on. I'll try and get a before pic soon, but I can't keep it clean as I've been seeing mud almost daily. Maybe I'll just post a dirty pic of it.

 

[grimm]

A dirty pic of your truck would be cool. It's nice to see some mud on them, as well as clean and shiny. Anyways, look forward to seeing your rig.

 

[h0tr0d]

Here's a semi-clean before pic. I washed it yesterday but drive about 5 miles on dirt roads and sometimes in the mud every day. Keep in mind I just got this thing 3 weeks ago, so I haven't had time to do anything really.

 

[grimm]

Cool, nice truck! Yours is cleaner than mine, in that pic, haha. I rarely even get a chance to drive through mud/dirt unless I'm out looking for a nice place to go off-road. I guess I've just been lazy this past month or so. Anyways, nice rig! Hope you enjoy it.

 

[bowtiefreak]

good looking truck. Pull the steps off and it will look taller. Maybe remove the side trim also.