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

[blackcoffee]

Me Like, thanks for the pics bro.

 

[h0tr0d]

That's a great looking Yukon man! I've had a slight change of plans due to finances and I'm going to have to just get the 265 Terra Grapplers right now, so I'll post a link to the new pics in the correct part of the forums since it doesn't have a lift right now. I'm ordering the tires tomorrow and hope to have them on the truck by this weekend.

I'm headed to Galveston/Crystal Beach this weekend, so maybe I'll take some pics of mine out in the sand too.


(Before you guys all start ripping on me, I'm paying for a ring and a wedding in Hawaii right now, so please gimme a little break.)

 

[bowtiefreak]

The wedding is the cheap part.....

Back on subject...pictures

 

[h0tr0d]

Well, I went to order the tires and it was going to take too long to get the 265's, so I hope you guys didn't lead me wrong. I ordered the 285/70/17 Terra Grapplers...they'll be here in 2 days. I've got the flares sitting in primer right now, I'll sand 'em down and get color on them tonight or tomorrow and finished pics with rims/tires up Friday evening hopefully.

 

[blackcoffee]

Oh wait no! It's not going to fit!!!






Just kidding!

 

[h0tr0d]

Got the tires and wheels installed today and put the rear fender flares back on. I think they came out ok, considering it's my first time to work with plastic and only my second time to paint anything.

I'm definitely going to have to crank the keys soon. I'm rubbing over very small bumps and at full lock on the lower fenderwells. That's the reason the front flares aren't installed, since I didn't want to f up the new paint.

Here ya go, lemme know what you guys think.

Side Profile:

A pic of the flare and wheel:

An angle from the front:

 

[grimm]

Everything turned out pretty good man. Flares look really nice! Wheels look awesome. Good stuff.

 

[h0tr0d]

Thanks man. I love the way the tires ride and it seems like I'm so much higher on the road even though it's only a couple inches. The guy at the tire shop said those E rated tires would beat me up, but they seem just the same as the bald ones that were on it. I smile every time I walk to the truck now.

 

[h0tr0d]

Ok guys, I cranked the keys to lift the truck a full 2" in the front and at least it's not rubbing when I pull into my driveway anymore. I noticed the ride is somewhat stiffer, but that's actually what I prefer rather than a suspension of marshmallows. I think when I get new shocks it should help out some too. My angles really don't look too bad with the crank. I went ahead and threw the front flares on too, so I'll have some more pics to post when I head out into the country tomorrow.

 

[96ProCompTahoe]

truck looks really good! good choice going with the 285's

 

[the big blue bus]

looks good man! love those soft 8s on there too

 

[Devious_Tahoe96]

Got the tires and wheels installed today and put the rear fender flares back on. I think they came out ok, considering it's my first time to work with plastic and only my second time to paint anything.

I'm definitely going to have to crank the keys soon. I'm rubbing over very small bumps and at full lock on the lower fenderwells. That's the reason the front flares aren't installed, since I didn't want to f up the new paint.

Here ya go, lemme know what you guys think.

Side Profile:

A pic of the flare and wheel:

An angle from the front:

You put those cragar rims with 285/70/17 tires and didn't have to crank the T-bars?? Im looking into getting the 15" cragars and put some 31's. I should fit them in like you did right??

 

[h0tr0d]

@Devious_Tahoe96:

Those should work fine without touching the keys. That's what...a 265 or something? These tires are like 32.7" , so they're almost 33's. I think they would have fit better with the stock backspacing, but since I went with 4.5" backspacing on an 8" rim, they stick out past the fender flares by a couple inches in front and were rubbing really bad if I went over any bumps without cranking.

I did end up cranking the keys up in the front for a 2" lift and it solved all the rubbing issues. It does ride a tad rough, but nothing that's going to jar your fillings lose. It made the truck handle better in my opinion instead of it leaning way over in every turn. When I get new shocks, it will probably help the ride as well because I have no idea how old these are.

I have no regrets going to the 285's now. My truck sits way higher now that it's cranked, and I'm even getting some short blocks to bring up the rear.

btw...you should sell me your brush guard

 

[greep]

the truck looks good man. I bought the rough country 2.5 lift W/ 285/70/17 tires and I dig it. no rub