How much lift will I need????

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I am purchasing RBP 94r rims 20x10 with 35x12.50x20 Toyo Open Country MTs for my 2011 Power Wagon. My question to y'all is, what amount of lift will I need to make this fit with no rubbing? Any? I assume so but have no idea how much. Thanks!
 

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You will need to lift the front 2-3". The rear will clear fine.
 
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Thanks guys. Any suggestion on accomplishing this? Prices etc?
 

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since the PW is 2in taller then other 2500 wont it clear as is???
 

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Most of the PW guys are having to bring the front up a bit to clear 35's. Also, the wheels the OP has are 20x10's, so that added width is going to be tough to clear without leveling the front.
 
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I trust yall. I wouldnt know. Thanks. I will get pics and post them once installed with wheels tires and level. Thanks again
 

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The PW is a different animal .. I have been working with the OP all day today on a lift , we got the wheels and tires taken care of . :005:

At first I was like ya a 2" would do it with those wheel specs .
After countless phone calls to many different manufactures 2" will not work .
It was recommended to me by a few suspension company's to run a 4.5" lift to clear a 35" at those wheel specs with zero rubbing at full lock and flex that gives him plenty room .

It was the same with my old mega cab before I went way up in lift ... ran a 2" and rubbed the 35x12.50's pretty bad .

Now not saying you cant run 2", but rubbing is not a option for the OP .
 

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Here is a PW with 35x12.50 on stock suspension
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Here is one with a 4" suspension lift on the same size tire . Hell ya could even go with a 37" and be fine .
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Here is one with a 4.5" with 37's to compare
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And one last one ... 4" lift on 35's
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that last one looks perfect.
 

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Agreed and that is the setup the OP and I worked out .
 

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lol that first pics looks close to my 37s. damn I need 'glass fenders so bad! or maybe new rims.....
 

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Question for you all..Ive got my 2.5 inch HBS leveling kit now and I want to run bigger tires. I want to keep my stock "20 and run a 35x12.50x20..will I rub any? Anyone running 35's on just a leveling kit? Thanks in advance...
 
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That wagon with the 37s is perfect. I need to get the funds now. Literally drooling
 

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Question for you all..Ive got my 2.5 inch HBS leveling kit now and I want to run bigger tires. I want to keep my stock "20 and run a 35x12.50x20..will I rub any? Anyone running 35's on just a leveling kit? Thanks in advance...

You will need at least a 1/4" spacer on stock wheels. I would go bigger just to be safe.
 

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Im skeptical on spacers..Ive heard mixed feelings about them..should I just stick with a 305 or a 295 tire?
 

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Im skeptical on spacers..Ive heard mixed feelings about them..should I just stick with a 305 or a 295 tire?

There is nothing wrong with spacers... People have been using them for years.

You should just sell your stock wheels and get a set that wont need spacers.
 

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There is nothing wrong with spacers... People have been using them for years.

You should just sell your stock wheels and get a set that wont need spacers.

Dumb question here but are aftermarket wheels just more narrow is that why theyd fit?
 

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Dumb question here but are aftermarket wheels just more narrow is that why theyd fit?

Negative. It has to do with wheel backspacing and offset.
Do some research, there is a lot to learn. Too much to type out.
 

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Wheel adapters are a option .. not a spacer
 
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