Tire / Rims with Stock Air Bag Suspension

[Jerry1984]

I looked at that posted before, and I like those rims, and not bad on the price. the tires are a little to much for me lol. at normal ride height you don't have any rubbing? Also the picture on that Tread are not there anymore. so you have some pictures of those rims and tires on your truck still? Thank you for your help.

Zero rub at normal height. In entry/exit there is when turning sharp. Rarely use that mode anyways. Just to load and unload the dog.
The pictures are still there when I look. They are also in my album if you click on my username.

 

[Adelima19]

Ill have to check them out. Im thinking about getting some 275/70R17 BFG AT T/A KO2. http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=BFGoodrich&tireModel=All-Terrain+T%2FA+KO2&partnum=77R7KO2RWL&i1_Qty=4 10.9" wide, and 32.2" Dia. Which I think is very close to Stock size?

 

[Adelima19]

Looking at your Kanati mud hog tires again, they are the same price as the BFG tires. I was thinking for some reason the Kanati tires were around $300. you find your tires wearing fast? I love the look of the Kanati for sure. don't want to have to replace them in 20K though haha.

 

[MoreOvalteenPlz]

I removed the radio dash panel and removed the panel that holds the buttons. I took apart the buttons to see how they worked and it will definitely be easy to "lock" the button that raises the suspension, much like the three dead buttons that are already on the panel. The dead switches have small notches on them that prevent you from pushing them in. They can also be easily modified so one could be able to utilize them for aftermarket electronics running off a stock-looking switch. After doing this, I ordered two of the stock rear links (Part No. 68212621AA ) for about $70 shipped and plan on replacing the stock front links with them. I'm going to "lock" the button that raises the suspension and leave the one that lowers it so Entry/Exit mode will still be accessible. Doing this means I won't be able to raise it back to normal once it's lowered, as well as accessing OR1 and OR2(which will not work properly anyways). This doesn't matter much to me as the suspension automatically raises back to normal after you hit a certain slow speed (like 15-20mph) and I'm looking to raise the front up to what it is in OR2 and leave the rear where it's at in Normal. Hopefully, after proper wheel/tire alignment, the truck will be permanently leveled in both Normal and Entry/Exit modes and the auto leveling function will work properly when hauling a trailer or having cargo in the bed. I'll report back when I get the new links on!

 

[MoreOvalteenPlz]

Reporting in. Got the links in and installed. I used a paper clip cut into a U-shape and trimmed it just short enough to where the raise button fit back onto the panel. The paper clip prevents the button from being pressed in exactly like the dead buttons already on the dash and works like a charm. Measurements from ground to center of fender are almost exactly the same front and rear while in normal mode. For whatever reason, when in Entry/Exit mode, the front measures almost an inch taller than the rear, giving the truck a bit of "squat". Really the only time I use this mode is when my parents/grandparents are getting into the truck, so I'm not too worried about it. The front rides a bit rougher now, considering it is about the same height as normal OR 2, but it's only really noticeable when going over bumps/potholes. Absolutely digging the new leveled look, especially considering it only cost $70 plus alignment, which I have an appointment for next week. The two dash button pictures show how I placed the paper clip so the button cannot be pressed in. Third picture shows the silly skwat in Entry/Exit and last picture shows it in normal mode.

 

[Dirtbikekid1998]

I just switched the stock links and it gave a free two inch lift. I felt the adjustable ones are not worth 200. And just switching them gives the look I want. It looks kinda weird with the stock tires but it will be fixed when my 275/65r20 bfg ko2 come in!!


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[PassivAggressor]

Reporting in. Got the links in and installed. I used a paper clip cut into a U-shape and trimmed it just short enough to where the raise button fit back onto the panel. The paper clip prevents the button from being pressed in exactly like the dead buttons already on the dash and works like a charm. Measurements from ground to center of fender are almost exactly the same front and rear while in normal mode. For whatever reason, when in Entry/Exit mode, the front measures almost an inch taller than the rear, giving the truck a bit of "squat". Really the only time I use this mode is when my parents/grandparents are getting into the truck, so I'm not too worried about it. The front rides a bit rougher now, considering it is about the same height as normal OR 2, but it's only really noticeable when going over bumps/potholes. Absolutely digging the new leveled look, especially considering it only cost $70 plus alignment, which I have an appointment for next week. The two dash button pictures show how I placed the paper clip so the button cannot be pressed in. Third picture shows the silly skwat in Entry/Exit and last picture shows it in normal mode.

Looks awesome! Glad it worked for you!