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Need help/advice
Still new to the aftermarket "stuff" and was wondering, 2 things...1. what is the minimum backspacing that I need for aftermarket wheels. I have found a set with 4.5" backspacing and was wondering if that will work and second, I was told by a 4X4 shop that a 2-2.5" lift will give me a bad ride and that I need to go a minimum of 3". I have seen on here that many of you have 2.5" lifts...do you have any issues with the ride? Looking forward to getting help from y'all in the future.
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Backspacing requirements are different for tire width used. 4.5" will be fine in most applications unless you go beyond a 12" tire.
As for the 2 to 2.5 bb's providing a bad ride... you have hundreds of people on here that will tell you that is BS...me being one of them.
As for the 2 to 2.5 bb's providing a bad ride... you have hundreds of people on here that will tell you that is BS...me being one of them.
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Thanks for the info. I was looking at 35's which have a 12.50" width. My guess is that I need to either have a larger backspace or a spacer with these wheels, correct?
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I will have to defer to others on that. I know you can run 12" with 4.5 but not sure about about how large you can go. I am sure others will chime in and let you know.
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What kind of lifts do you suggest? I have heard different stories from different people and am trying to get all the info to make an informed decision to include price and funtionality.