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BlueTahoe2001

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OK,

Im looking at either going with a lifted look OR a Lowered Look.
Not sure which one I want to go with so just wanted to get some opinions and see what you guys think?

Also Heres what I was looking at wheel wise-

Lifted- American Racing Wheels BAJA- 16x8 on BFG's 265/75R16

Lowered- 20" 547 Vision Wheels on (Tires not sure on what though)

All opinions welcomed :Handshake:
 

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I like the way it sits lowered on your body style and mine

older models and 2 two doors, I really like lifted..just my opinion. If you lower it, a tire choice could be the Yokohama Parada Spec X.
 

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That's a small tire for a lifted rig...You could run that stock, I think you (correct me if I'm wrong) can run a 285/75R16 stock, maybe with a little trimming. If you go full on lift with a 4" or larger kit you should be running 33's or 35's. If you do f150 keys and spacers in the rear, you could still run 33's. 02TahoeMD has a rig setup that way.
 
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Should have clarified myself a little bit more- When I mean lifted look- Like Off-Road Tires/Rims and bumper ECT...

Thanks for all the suggestions guys. Doing a little bit of math now to see where I will be money wise if I go either way.

More opinions are welcome!
 

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I'm also running the setup that Al is describing. Ford keys up front, 1.5" coil spacers in the rear, with 285-75-16 Nitto Terra Grapplers. It does everything I need it to, and it looks great. Note: 285s will not fit very well in stock trim. At the very least, you need to crank your stock keys. I was still rubbing in the right rear until I put the spacers in.

Personally, I think that trucks like these shouldn't be running full-out lift kits. Keys and spacers gives you a beefier look and clearence to run 285s without looking retarded. I think 4"+ lifts on NBS tahoes and yukons looks kinda goofy, honestly...it suits the OBS trucks and SUVs much better IMO.

Here's my setup:

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i'm a lowered guy, i only like lifted trucks if there running 35's.....lol
 

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i like both actually... lifted is a little harder to do IMO because its hard to make it look nice, if you go with that lift, i would run a bigger wheel though
 

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