Bigger tires on 2wd - what to do?

[tinkerwalsh]

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Hey guys!

Got a good deal on some tires and rims on Kijiji. Drove up after work and picked them up. Got them on this weekend. It’s a start!

 

[Craig 85]

If you want to raise the front easily, I'd recommend Airlift air bags in the front coils. I used them in a couple of 2WD 3/4 ton trucks with big blocks. I was able to install 33x12.50 tires with 9.75" wheels with only minor trimming. Part number for your truck is 81560. They're about $85. In my case they raised the front about 2".

https://www.airliftcompany.com/shop/81560/

 

[rpcraft]

I'm sorry fellas but nothing can make me love a 2wd long bed

 

[WFO]

I'm sorry fellas but nothing can make me love a 2wd long bed

They sure do ride a lot better. Plus haul more.

 

[Rusty Nail]

Dude.
That teardrop camper shell is sah-weeeeet!
+hubcaps? Rock.On!

 

[shiftpro]

If you want to raise the front easily, I'd recommend Airlift air bags in the front coils. I used them in a couple of 2WD 3/4 ton trucks with big blocks. I was able to install 33x12.50 tires with 9.75" wheels with only minor trimming. Part number for your truck is 81560. They're about $85. In my case they raised the front about 2".

https://www.airliftcompany.com/shop/81560/

Respectfully I say "Bad Idea". I'll tell you why...
First a disclaimer... ok if you're only on the street and the street id baby bum smooth I think they would be ok.
But dirt roads, mud... it gets in there between the bag and spring and just wears them out.
Plus, they ride like pogo sticks.
Heavier capacity springs are the real answer here.

 

[shiftpro]

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Hey guys!

Got a good deal on some tires and rims on Kijiji. Drove up after work and picked them up. Got them on this weekend. It’s a start!

Kijiji rocks... good deal!

 

[shiftpro]

You may not want to hear this but lowering it a couple inches in the back would help the stance, but if you do a lot of heavy hauling that might not be the best plan for you.

Yes but... no. The front end has worn springs and it need to get a rise outta life.

 

[shiftpro]

What do you mean by bb truck?

I should have typed BFB... BigFuckinBlock.

 

[78C10BigTen]

Kijiji rocks... good deal!

What is kijiji???

 

[shiftpro]

What is kijiji???

Canadian version of criagslist... really awesome search features. Check 'em out,
kijiji.ca

 

[78C10BigTen]

Canadian version of criagslist... really awesome search features. Check 'em out,
kijiji.ca

That would be a crappy drive...

 

[tinkerwalsh]

I'm sorry fellas but nothing can make me love a 2wd long bed

I’m a carpenter so long beds take the cake. The guys on the jobsite would never tolerate a short box.

 

[tinkerwalsh]

Dude.
That teardrop camper shell is sah-weeeeet!
+hubcaps? Rock.On!

Thanks man! That camper shelll gets a lot of love. My gf even made up some curtains which add to the set-up big time!

 

[Rusty Nail]

Omg that's awesome.
Your gf rocks dude ... we're gonna want pics though - I already know!

Of the curtains, not the GF.
...
Well..... maybe her too haha!
*winky-face*