I've posted over the Trailvoy forum but the site is pretty much on life support! i'm hoping that i'll have a better luck the awesome folks on this site
I’m in the process of lifting, changing the tires and shocks on my 04 Trailblazer LT and before you scream USE THE SEARCH BUTTON! at me trust me I did and I didn’t find what I’m looking. I want to lift and level my truck while fitting larger tires (I'm currently running Hankook Dynapro HT 245/65R17) and I'm considering either 275/70R17 or 265/70R17 Here’s my work process to get either of them to fit I would appreciate any input or correction.
For the front end:
-Supreme Suspensions 2.5" Front Leveling Kit
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IMOLZFU/?tag=gmtnation-20
(I don’t want to go over 2.5” cause from what I read 3” suspension lift kits tend to damage the CV axles and they’re also hard on the ball joints)
- Bilstein 4600 Series (24-103336)
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BYNJAPS/?tag=gmtnation-20
(If anyone has any other suggestions on the struts, please do share)
For the rear end:
-BDS 85619 NX2 Nitro Rear Shocks
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1221999097...=0&customid=link&campid=&toolid=20001&mkevt=1
- Supreme Suspensions 1" Rear Leveling Kit https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00V9CQKD4/?tag=gmtnation-20
I know whether I go for 265/70 or 275/70 I’ll need to address the upper control arm typically with 1.5” wheel spacers however I bought a set of 17X8.5J with an offset of +12 so I’m guessing that I don’t need wheel spacers or do i?
Now if everything looks good and safe, I would like to address the main question on what should I go for 275/70R17 or 265/70R17? I don’t mind a bit of trimming on the wheel wells or the front bumper but I do have some splash guards on and I would like to keep them if possible but what I can’t go by is modifying the metal fender otherwise I’m good. I don’t plan on going offroad often but it’s nice to have a decent off-roader if I did.
Thanks!
I’m in the process of lifting, changing the tires and shocks on my 04 Trailblazer LT and before you scream USE THE SEARCH BUTTON! at me trust me I did and I didn’t find what I’m looking. I want to lift and level my truck while fitting larger tires (I'm currently running Hankook Dynapro HT 245/65R17) and I'm considering either 275/70R17 or 265/70R17 Here’s my work process to get either of them to fit I would appreciate any input or correction.
For the front end:
-Supreme Suspensions 2.5" Front Leveling Kit
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IMOLZFU/?tag=gmtnation-20
(I don’t want to go over 2.5” cause from what I read 3” suspension lift kits tend to damage the CV axles and they’re also hard on the ball joints)
- Bilstein 4600 Series (24-103336)
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BYNJAPS/?tag=gmtnation-20
(If anyone has any other suggestions on the struts, please do share)
For the rear end:
-BDS 85619 NX2 Nitro Rear Shocks
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1221999097...=0&customid=link&campid=&toolid=20001&mkevt=1
- Supreme Suspensions 1" Rear Leveling Kit https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00V9CQKD4/?tag=gmtnation-20
I know whether I go for 265/70 or 275/70 I’ll need to address the upper control arm typically with 1.5” wheel spacers however I bought a set of 17X8.5J with an offset of +12 so I’m guessing that I don’t need wheel spacers or do i?
Now if everything looks good and safe, I would like to address the main question on what should I go for 275/70R17 or 265/70R17? I don’t mind a bit of trimming on the wheel wells or the front bumper but I do have some splash guards on and I would like to keep them if possible but what I can’t go by is modifying the metal fender otherwise I’m good. I don’t plan on going offroad often but it’s nice to have a decent off-roader if I did.
Thanks!