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Old Mar 28, 2014 | 06:40 PM
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been looking around not finding much on the question im asking.

With a wider stance would it be possible to get 31s under my 04 without a lift?

really dont have the money for new tires and i need them badly, have a practically new set of 31s on another truck right now that i can use..

i think my wheels are backspaced at 3.75 they stick out about 2 inches i think.

i would be whilling to do some trimming just dont want to rub the frame or anything else i cant trim. not worried about fenders as much.
 
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Yes. Torsion cranked and fenders trimmed. 31-10.50/15 on 15x10 inch rims. 1.25 inch adapters to widen the stance.
 
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Yes. Torsion cranked and fenders trimmed. 31-10.50/15 on 15x10 inch rims. 1.25 inch adapters to widen the stance.
nice cutting, any rubs on light wheeling?
 
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A little in the rear. But today im changing out my torsion keys and shackles. Hopefully it eliminate that.
 
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i think i would want to buy new keys and shackles before attempting this, my suspension is in need of new parts i think, iv never replaced any of it.

Im wondering what it would be best to replace while i have stuff apart already.

my tires in the garage are 31-10-15 so im thinking they should work fine.

wasnt there someone on here selling shackles? i am interested in buying some

just need to lift it up a tad.
 

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Originally Posted by Brian_D
i think i would want to buy new keys and shackles before attempting this, my suspension is in need of new parts i think, iv never replaced any of it.

Im wondering what it would be best to replace while i have stuff apart already.

my tires in the garage are 31-10-15 so im thinking they should work fine.

wasnt there someone on here selling shackles? i am interested in buying some

just need to lift it up a tad.
Ball joints, and if they're not in good condition, the CV shafts. If you're cranking the T-bar, these parts would be first to go due to the new angles. Both are "fairly" easy to replace, and don't cost too much.
 
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Ball joints, and if they're not in good condition, the CV shafts. If you're cranking the T-bar, these parts would be first to go due to the new angles. Both are "fairly" easy to replace, and don't cost too much.
Thanks man, im sure they need to be replaced.

If anyone knows of a member who sells shackles let me know, id prefer to buy from someone here.
 
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