Posted: Nov 01 2011 at 1:14pm | IP Logged

Help please.

My goal: To make my truck look bigger

Tires & Rims
What size rim/tire do you recommend I put on my truck to make it a bit taller?  I was thinking 18 inch rims.  I do not want to have to adjust anything, just be able to change them out.  I do go over crubs all the time and light off roading (mud/sand), but mostly city driving.

Roof rack
My truck currently does not have a roof rack.  What do you guys think of that?  I might have the occasional latter to move around for construction purposes.

Any other ideas would be great!

Thanks guys!

Posted: Dec 03 2011 at 9:42pm | IP Logged

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If you are going off road you need the flex of the tires sidewalls and some times the ability to air down for traction and float in sand. 15 or 16 inch wheels that will clear the brake calipers with the largest tire that will clear your new lift job.

The departure angle at the rear of pick up trucks is a problem. They need more lift in the rear due to the over hang than the front. I lifted more in the rear and I removed the rear bumper for added clearance.

Good luck.. Don S..

Posted: Dec 04 2011 at 2:18pm | IP Logged

kcidmill - thanks! I'm new to this so can you give me more details on what a mild lift is, where should i take my truck to have it done, and how much would it cost?

laktoa- I mostly go over curbs when stuck in traffic. I would hate to lose the rear bumper cause I like the way it looks. Thanks for the tips on the tires.

Front11- how did you put a 2'' bump in the front? Can you explain the process?  Do you have a pic of the rim style?

Thanks guys!!!