Was looking at rough country's new 6" lift but it may be too high for my liking. Has anyone done or seen the 4 or 5 inch so I can see what it would look like? Thanks a bunch!
Rough Country 4 and 5 inch lift kits
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Just had a conversation with RC and they say no factory rims will fit their kit. I was planning to go with the 4" lift but keeping my factory 18" wheels with 1.5" spacer(can go more if need be), but according to them this is a no go.
I thought I read here somewhere that some people have done this, can some one confirm for me that factory 18" with spacers will clear or not clear the 4" lift.
Thank you.
I thought I read here somewhere that some people have done this, can some one confirm for me that factory 18" with spacers will clear or not clear the 4" lift.
Thank you.
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Ahh these guys..the anticipation isn't helping me right now!
My opinion is that the RC 4" looks perfect on the crew cab short bed or the extended cab long bed with some 32s.
And that the now discontinued RC 5" looks perfect on the CC LB with some 33s.
Both need some small flares and wheel spacing to look correct.
And that the now discontinued RC 5" looks perfect on the CC LB with some 33s.
Both need some small flares and wheel spacing to look correct.
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Well, to his and your benefit, that post is 2 years old...:wink2:
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Like I said before, the 18's will fit on the 4 inch lift with spacers and some modifications to the front of the wheel wells. This involves removing about an inch of plastic from the plastic bracket that reinforces the outer bumper. It's pretty easy to do if you have already removed the air dam.
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Paul, yes I had read your previous posts, actually your pictures is what has persuade me to go with this setup.
Issue I have is I am planning to use factory 18" wheels, you seem to have aftermarket.
I believe the factory wheels have 1.5" back space, I already added a 1.5" spacers to my truck, and this makes the tires even with the fenders, if all I have to do is an additional .5 or 1" of spacing I am OK with that, but I am not sure if that is all it will take.
Issue I have is I am planning to use factory 18" wheels, you seem to have aftermarket.
I believe the factory wheels have 1.5" back space, I already added a 1.5" spacers to my truck, and this makes the tires even with the fenders, if all I have to do is an additional .5 or 1" of spacing I am OK with that, but I am not sure if that is all it will take.
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Yes I have Helo wheels. I think my back-spacing is 2.5 inches. I had my lift done through the dealer's source, so I don't know for sure. The edge of the tires stick out about an inch outside the fender sheet metal. (I have the extra-wide flares). I think you are going to need more than 1.5 inches. The most critical thing is probably not the wheel itself but the tire diameter. In my case they are 33.1 inches. The front wheel well is just too small in front to allow the tire to clear. It may drive OK level and until you compress the springs a little you won't notice the rubbing. You will want that spacing to be just right, otherwise the rubbing point will be at the fender flare itself and you will have big problems. Trimming inside the well is a manageable task. The back-spacing definitely prevents rubbing against the frame, control arms etc.
Found another thread that show some people have the 4" with factory wheels and spacers
http://coloradofans.com/forums/193-2nd-gen-tires-wheels-suspension/308482-rough-country-4-a.html
http://coloradofans.com/forums/193-2nd-gen-tires-wheels-suspension/308482-rough-country-4-a.html
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