Wanted: 6" suspension lift

[JJZ71]

I have been kicking this idea around for a few months now. I know I will eventually do it but I dont know when.
Option 1 - Leave the truck with 33's and a 3" BL.
Option 2 - Add a 6" lift and take the 3" out.
Option 3 - Add a 6" and keep the 3" also.
Now I get to the point of not knowing what tire size to go with. If you dont do this just right it looks like crap. How big of tires do I need? Do I need to change the 285's (brand new as of February 2011)? Do I add spacers so the wheels stick out a bit?

 

[ndians68]

3inch body= 33
6in=35s
6+3= 36+

 

[MOBS]

I've never recommended using wheel spacers except for just cruising around town and even then I suggest steel ones.....others might say it's ok, but that's just me being safety cautious....I'm the same way when it comes to lift blocks, I don't recommend them, but if you're gung-ho to use them, don't use the aluminum ones.

 

[JJZ71]

3inch body= 33
6in=35s
6+3= 36+

Alright. Thanks for the help man.

 

[ndians68]

no problem, you could pull off a 6+3 on 35s, there is a few on here that can, but its just one of those things that there are a few... just not many

 

[squeaky3]

i might be doing a 6+3 on 35s for awhile till i get the body lift off

 

[RHamill]

Jeff, anything bigger than 33's you're going to want to upgrade your gears, I'd get 35's, easy to find, won't suck too much more gas, especially with 4.56s, and will look pretty good with 6+3, that is if you have a nice wider wheel, like 16x10s.

 

[JJZ71]

Jeff, anything bigger than 33's you're going to want to upgrade your gears, I'd get 35's, easy to find, won't suck too much more gas, especially with 4.56s, and will look pretty good with 6+3, that is if you have a nice wider wheel, like 16x10s.

See this is why this projest hasnt been done yet. It's not a matter of getting the lift for $1000. You also need to get tires, wheels, gears... the list goes on forever it seems.
I have ball park pricing on the wheels and tires but how about gears? Can gears be done in the driveway or does it need to go to a garage? Whats the price range on a job like this?

 

[JJZ71]

Changing gears, anyone have input?

 

[RHamill]

Changing gears, anyone have input?

I'm to scared to take gears out, I can't help you lol.