Nooobie from NY

nyaristo · 11-06-2009, 06:51 PM

whats up guys my names tony got a 97 1500 suburban looking for big plans..
so far i have purchased 18'' wheels with 35'' nitto mudd tires
looking to lift the truck but not sure what lift kit seeing i dont want to high, but high enuff for the 35inch tires to fit in nicely

what do you guys think? what kind of lift kit should i get to have enough clearance for 35inch tires 3'' inch lift is enough?
LOVE TO HEAR SOME INPUT'S
thanks guys

Crmzendrgone · 11-06-2009, 06:53 PM

Welcome to the show, pull up a chair, put your feet up and enjoy the ride.
I think that would work and not be to agressive.

hotrodpc · 11-06-2009, 08:44 PM

Welcome to the forum NYARISTO. I like those wheels. I don't think I have seen them on a vehicle before. Got any pics of a truck with them installed? I am sure some Fo Buh Fo guru will be by shortly to offer a suggestion. I had never got into lift kits, so not very knowledable those as of yet. Sorry.

newjack42 · 11-06-2009, 09:47 PM

Whats up Nyaristo,
Really like the wheels and tires. You will hate the tires when you go to replace tho haha my buddy HAD the same set bought brand new and now cant afford to replace haha. He has the same set up xpt on 20's but a 35'' tire. He had to go with a 6'' lift on his 04 half ton to clear the tires.

bradrhale · 11-07-2009, 07:14 AM

i guess i can throw in some cents into the equation. a 3in suspension lift will work to clear those 35s. you may have some rubbing on the suspension but this is all based on lack of information also. is the burb 4wd?? it makes a difference. what is the offset on the wheels?? looks close to stock and thats why i mention some rubbing but need to know what the backspacing is compared to factory. the rubbing would only occur at full steer. learn to drive without hard steer, and youll be ok.

gmctrucks · 11-07-2009, 08:06 AM

Welcome to the forum and howdy from TEXAS. I'm digging them wheels for my truck.

lukasmcdukas · 11-07-2009, 11:53 AM

really? a burban cant swing 35s without a lift?

nyaristo · 11-09-2009, 03:54 PM

HERE ARE THE PIX OF THE TRUCK WITH STOCK HEIGHT WITH STOCK TIRES,
and THEN THE 35's WITH 18'S (actual spec's of the tires 35x12.5sx18)
sorry for the DARK pic's they were takin on my blackberry
LET ME KNOW WHAT I SHOULD DO GUYS (besides lifting the truck)

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Originally Posted by newjack42

Whats up Nyaristo,
Really like the wheels and tires. You will hate the tires when you go to replace tho haha my buddy HAD the same set bought brand new and now cant afford to replace haha. He has the same set up xpt on 20's but a 35'' tire. He had to go with a 6'' lift on his 04 half ton to clear the tires.

Thanks for the welcome, but i really like these tires, and i really want to put them on but i really dont want to go 6'' lift on cuz of my preggy wife, 2 dogs, but it looks like i might have to settle with some smaller tires. unless 4'' lift will clear. but thanks for your input i appriciate it.

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Originally Posted by bradrhale

i guess i can throw in some cents into the equation. a 3in suspension lift will work to clear those 35s. you may have some rubbing on the suspension but this is all based on lack of information also. is the burb 4wd?? it makes a difference. what is the offset on the wheels?? looks close to stock and thats why i mention some rubbing but need to know what the backspacing is compared to factory. the rubbing would only occur at full steer. learn to drive without hard steer, and youll be ok.

the burban is AWD but its not all time its only 2wd 9-10months of the year, im in NY n putting 4wd on will kill my MPG, and its not cheap here in NY, but the rims are 18x9 all around and the offsets are not aggressive at all its +28 offsets all around i hope 3'' will work cuz thats what i have but it looks like i might have to chop my front bumper a little bit also yea i kinda dont stear that hard also unless its in my car. but thanks here are some pix for u guys

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Originally Posted by gmctrucks

Welcome to the forum and howdy from TEXAS. I'm digging them wheels for my truck.

thanks brotha!!

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Originally Posted by lukasmcdukas

really? a burban cant swing 35s without a lift?

yea u should see the pix

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Originally Posted by Crmzendrgone

Welcome to the show, pull up a chair, put your feet up and enjoy the ride.
I think that would work and not be to agressive.

thanks just pulled in my lazy boy! but i cant wait its gonna be my daily driver, and i really dont want it to aggressive cuz its the only thing i have on the road

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Originally Posted by hotrodpc

Welcome to the forum NYARISTO. I like those wheels. I don't think I have seen them on a vehicle before. Got any pics of a truck with them installed? I am sure some Fo Buh Fo guru will be by shortly to offer a suggestion. I had never got into lift kits, so not very knowledable those as of yet. Sorry.

Me too this is my first truck im lifting n project daily driver truck!

nyaristo · 11-09-2009, 04:21 PM

can anyone suggest a cheap but reliable lift kit for my burban

I'm so eager to do it but i kinda dont want to spend so much for it right now!
eventually i will go for a 6'' lift but right now i would like to go for 3'' or 4''
what do u guys think?

hotrodpc · 11-09-2009, 06:33 PM

I am not very experienced in lift kits but there are few here who are. I sure like those wheels though. They look sharp and even better on the Burb.

11-06-2009, 06:51 PM	#1
nyaristo Full Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: NY long Posts: 18	Nooobie from NY whats up guys my names tony got a 97 1500 suburban looking for big plans.. so far i have purchased 18'' wheels with 35'' nitto mudd tires looking to lift the truck but not sure what lift kit seeing i dont want to high, but high enuff for the 35inch tires to fit in nicely what do you guys think? what kind of lift kit should i get to have enough clearance for 35inch tires 3'' inch lift is enough? LOVE TO HEAR SOME INPUT'S thanks guys Attached Thumbnails

11-06-2009, 06:53 PM	#2
Crmzendrgone Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 3,167	Welcome to the show, pull up a chair, put your feet up and enjoy the ride. I think that would work and not be to agressive. __________________

11-06-2009, 08:44 PM	#3
hotrodpc Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: OK Posts: 6,928	Welcome to the forum NYARISTO. I like those wheels. I don't think I have seen them on a vehicle before. Got any pics of a truck with them installed? I am sure some Fo Buh Fo guru will be by shortly to offer a suggestion. I had never got into lift kits, so not very knowledable those as of yet. Sorry. __________________ *Winners NEVER Quit , Quitters NEVER Win !!!*

11-06-2009, 09:47 PM	#4
newjack42 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 174	Whats up Nyaristo, Really like the wheels and tires. You will hate the tires when you go to replace tho haha my buddy HAD the same set bought brand new and now cant afford to replace haha. He has the same set up xpt on 20's but a 35'' tire. He had to go with a 6'' lift on his 04 half ton to clear the tires. __________________ Follow No One Built with Tools not Chopsticks

11-07-2009, 11:53 AM	#7
lukasmcdukas Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Kittery, Maine Posts: 1,359	really? a burban cant swing 35s without a lift? __________________ Lukas "don your headdress" McDukas 97 Nissan D21 Hardbody SE Kingcab (77,500k) 86 Yamaha Maxim X 750 4 cyl, 4 stroke (48k)

11-07-2009, 07:14 AM	#5
bradrhale Senior Moderator Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 9,499	i guess i can throw in some cents into the equation. a 3in suspension lift will work to clear those 35s. you may have some rubbing on the suspension but this is all based on lack of information also. is the burb 4wd?? it makes a difference. what is the offset on the wheels?? looks close to stock and thats why i mention some rubbing but need to know what the backspacing is compared to factory. the rubbing would only occur at full steer. learn to drive without hard steer, and youll be ok.

11-07-2009, 08:06 AM	#6
gmctrucks Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Houston,Texas Posts: 4,635	Welcome to the forum and howdy from TEXAS. I'm digging them wheels for my truck.

11-09-2009, 04:21 PM	#9
nyaristo Full Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: NY long Posts: 18	can anyone suggest a cheap but reliable lift kit for my burban I'm so eager to do it but i kinda dont want to spend so much for it right now! eventually i will go for a 6'' lift but right now i would like to go for 3'' or 4'' what do u guys think?

11-09-2009, 06:33 PM	#10
hotrodpc Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: OK Posts: 6,928	I am not very experienced in lift kits but there are few here who are. I sure like those wheels though. They look sharp and even better on the Burb. __________________ *Winners NEVER Quit , Quitters NEVER Win !!!*

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