I've ran 35x12.50s on oem wheels for years on both my 98 and 06 with the t-bars up about 3/4s and the edge of the plastic valence trimmed. It will scrub on the t-bar and frame slightly when at full lock in reverse. Aftermarket wheels that are wider or have offset probably aren't gonna work out...
Curious as to what LS issues were you having? My experience has been just the opposite. The 98 didn't even make it to 150k on the original engine then it got a brand new crate motor at 280k.The transmission and rear end were dead before 200k. Its at 300k now and i think the front diff is the...
I honestly think alot of it is simply nostalgia and they're pretty easy to work on. I've got a 98 and 06, both extended cab 1500 z71. Had both for many years and both have right at 300k miles and really the only thing the 98 does better is have cheaper insurance.
Now if I had the time and...
Get the 305 mud grapps. I've probably had 5 sets of them mostly in 35x12.50x17 and other than being loud they are a good tire. Keep the air right and rotated and they wear even and I've got 40k miles out of a couple sets. My 98 is getting the 315s pretty soon when I replace the bfgs.
Super helpful info man I sure appreciate it. I sold the truck the truck back in 2010 and when I bought it back in 17 it was like that and I've just now felt like dealing with it since its gonna become my daily in a couple months when our oldest is 16 and gets my 06. Ill try ebay for one of the...
Man thanks so much I haven't been able to find anything close to that good to go off of. Being able to see your complete pictures I see now mines missing one of the silver pieces.
Anyone happen to have any pictures or something of that sort for the a/c mode actuator for these trucks. Mines stuck on defrost and I feel pretty certain its missing a part. This is the best pic I could get.