how big do i go???

[armenbass1500]

i have 37 inch tires with 16.5 inch rims that i would really love to throw on the truck but i have no idea what is the best way to lift it to get that big? I am bone stock right now and i just want to know the easiest and cheapest way to do this?

[ranchhand112]

what model truck and what year? You cant us expect to read your mind

[94_c/1500]

What year? Willing to cut the body?
I'm guessing you've got ahold of Goodyear military tires. From what I've read, the really measure between 35-36 inches.

[armenbass1500]

its a 95 c1500 and yes ive got some humvee tires with 90 percent tread for 600 bucks!

[93blackexcab]

7 inch fabtech and a 3in body lift.

[armenbass1500]

i dont think fabtech makes those for an obs

[93blackexcab]

Your right, looks like they don't make it anymore. You could go with the rough country 2in and 4in with the 3in body lift. or the 6in RCD and 3in body. or 4in spindles and 2in spacer/coil.

[94_c/1500]

Could run a 3 inch spring lift and 4 inch spindle lift.
For the back, shackle flip, 1 inch zero rate, and either a a regular add a leaf or a 2 inch lift spring.
All of that should raise the front 7 inches and the back 7 inches. If you need more than that, a body lift or some trimming should take care of it.

[93blackexcab]

i would not recommend a 3in spring. from what I've read they ride horrible. And i couldn't imagine you would ever get the alignment right. at most i would go with 2in spacers and personally wouldn't run any. maybe you could do spindles. body lift & bushwacker cutout flares.

[94_c/1500]

Can't you change the control arms out to make lift coil springs better?

[armenbass1500]

i never thought about cutout flares, they look pretty sexy and very functional

[94_c/1500]

You could also use aftermarket fenders. I like Glassworks Unlimited's fenders the most.

[93blackexcab]

Can't you change the control arms out to make lift coil springs better?

upper control arms will correct the upper balljoint angle. thats it.

[armenbass1500]

thanks guys i ordered a 4 inch fabtech spindle lift with a 3 inch body, and im gonna take it from there, all in all i spent like 550, not to bad imo

[93blackexcab]

thanks guys i ordered a 4 inch fabtech spindle lift with a 3 inch body, and im gonna take it from there, all in all i spent like 550, not to bad imo

good luck, post pics when done!