How bigs To big??

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dannydiesel

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ok So i have a 1996 reg cab long bed with 5.2 standard trans. its got a 3 in bl on it and im runing 35 bfg a/t on stock axles and gears. im working on pieceing together a 6 in lift that will hopefully be on the truck by the end of march. i just picked up a set of 37/12.5 tsl super swampers and i know ill have to regear my axles, but i heard that even when there regeared they still would really hold em up to well. Should i get a 2500 front axle or will it be fine regeared with new bearings and ball joints? Thanks lemme know!
 

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As posted above don't waste your cash fixing up the dana 44 or the 9.25, go right for the Dana 60 for the front and 60,70, 80 for the rear.
 

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^^ These two are right on the mark, wouldnt even waste time putting 37's on stock axles haha.
 
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dannydiesel

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Stock 1/2ton axles won't like the 37s at all. So yes, plan on switching to 3/4ton axles.

would my truck look goofy with 6in suspenison and 3in bl running 35's?
 

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BBartow that trook looks nice. I think thats a good amount of balance between tire and lift. Ground clearance is good and all.

Honestly I think 4-6 inches is big enough for functional use.
Anything bigger is just go looks.

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