ghetdjc320 Posted December 25, 2023 Share Posted December 25, 2023 Looking for some input on my latest build. I’m running the 3” BDS lift. Seriously considering running Notch M Max flares and 35’s. Anyone else have a similar setup for reference? Will be running aftermarket wheels with appropriate backspacing, bump stops, gearing, brakes, steering etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghetdjc320 Posted December 27, 2023 Author Share Posted December 27, 2023 Well I guess I’ll be the guinea pig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted December 27, 2023 Share Posted December 27, 2023 can't say I remember ever reading of anyone doing 35s that low. 33s maybe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle_SX4 Posted December 28, 2023 Share Posted December 28, 2023 It's probably going to take a lot of cutting. I remember seeing this truck about 5 years ago. Later I learned that it is on 44's. Haven't seen it in a few years though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted December 28, 2023 Share Posted December 28, 2023 if the flares allow for turning, then I guess it's just a matter of correct length bumpstops, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted December 31, 2023 Share Posted December 31, 2023 like this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghetdjc320 Posted December 31, 2023 Author Share Posted December 31, 2023 6 hours ago, Pete M said: like this? I did see that picture. Not sure what size tires those are but I’d guess in the 35ish range. That’s JCR’s rig before they built it up iirc. Looks to me like there’s about 3-4” of uptravel left there. I’d like to get 5-6” of uptravel ideally. I’m going for it. Going to grab those notch flares and some 4.56 gears. Don’t want to overgear too much for that LS. Planning to run 17’s so there are a lot of incremental tire size options between 33.5-35” to fit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghetdjc320 Posted December 31, 2023 Author Share Posted December 31, 2023 I’m thinking somewhere along the lines of a 285/75/17’s which are about a true 34x11.5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tex06 Posted January 1 Share Posted January 1 I've got 4.5" lift and 33" was about the max I could run and have any usable travel. 35 fit but even with the trimmed front fenders I get rubbing over bumps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghetdjc320 Posted January 1 Author Share Posted January 1 I used to run 6” of lift in front and soa rear. Could easily clear 35’s but ran metric 33’s mostly. I’ve always wanted to do a true LCG MJ build. Not something hacked to pieces but something that looks like it could have been factory. I think tire selection will be crucial as a typical 35x12.5 would be an exceptionally tight fit for an LCG setup. Will be updating my build thread with details of what I was able to make work to get it just right Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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