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Very good point.Personally then I’d go with 35s. You might be able to clear 37s, but not by much and then what happens when your suspension is flexed and your steering at full lock?
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Very good point.Personally then I’d go with 35s. You might be able to clear 37s, but not by much and then what happens when your suspension is flexed and your steering at full lock?
With a Zone Lift you can run 17's.2016 Lonestar, Crew cab, 4x4, 5.7 hemi
ISo, I've bit the bullet and decided to build up my truck instead of buying a new one (it's cheaper).
1st Mod - will be 4.56 gears (Yukon front with carrier as they're the only ones that make it) Motive in the back with Trutrack diff. Will have it professionally installed.
2nd Mod -I lift (4"superlift with fox 2.5 coilovers, part # K1019FX), black Friday sale. Salesman said a 17" rim would work with a 4.5" Backspace. Just found the install instructions and it says no smaller than a 18" Rim. Install shop says this is due to new steering knuckles.
QUESTION 1: Does anyone have experience with this? Will a 17" tim work, or am I SOL and either get a different lift or get different wheels? Vendor hasn't gotten back to me.
3rd Mod - wheels and tires.... Method 703 bronze 17x9 -12 offset got the BF Goodrich KO2 315/70r17 load E, $347ea, but wondering if I made a mistake and shouldn't swap to 37x12.5x17... inputs welcome
QUESTION 2: I know I'll need to correct the computer for the tires. Will I need to correct for the gearing too? Also, what do I need to do this, Alpha ODB, Diablo support tuner, or other? Not planning on doing bolt on engine mods yet, maybe next year.
4th Mod - Road Armor Stealth pre-runner winch bumper and rear bumper.
5th mods - headlights, tow mirrors, PlastiDip remaining chrome, weathertech floormats.
Thanks for any advice as I'm new to8 in all of this. I'll post pics as I get it done.
Great question.... mechanic said it was working like an open diff and in 40yrs s he'dnever seen it...... now I have the Eaton, so no more worries.Interesting. So how is it the clutch packs are supposed to engage?
Still in the break-in period, so can't romp on it. I haven't put on the new tires yet or pulled anything, sp basically revs a little higher when driving is all. I'll post once they're broken in and I can test them out a bit harder.What's the drive like with the new gears?
Thanks. I've been trying to do my homework. I'm also going to email all receipts to the insurance company so if something does happen they'll pay the extra in upgrades.I gotta say, nice to see someone with their priorities straight for once lol. Most just slap a lift and tires on and call it a day, then whine because it dosnt stop as good and they lost all sorts of power. Kudos to you !
Shouldnt be terrible, but definitely noticeable. Also, a lot of it depends on the weight of the tire...and that can vary drastically even with the same size tire. Obviously the heavier they are, the more you will feel it. For example, the last set of tires i swapped out on my power wagon were 35x12.5/17 falken wildpeak at3’s. Replaced with toyo open country rt trails, same size. I immediately noticed diminished performance for breaking and acceleration. Not sure on the weight difference.Coming along good so far.
Pics when the wheels and tires are on!
This spring I'll find out the hard way how 285/75R17 and 3.55 works out.
4.56 gears installed and have a month on them now. Definitely more oomph if I push the pedal down hard. Still running the same tires as my new wheels haven't come in yet. My original impression was it felt like I was pulling a load when it wasnt. Got Alpha ODB and corrected the gearing and wheel size. Very little noticeable change, but I've gotten used to it. Can't wait.to get the new shoes and lift installed. The powerstop brakes are a huge improvement.What's the drive like with the new gears?