What's the most - off set can I go ?? Opinions

[AlexNorton74]

Gruz you are the freaking man. Got me feeling more confident on what I can fit. Only thing I'm a little confused about is the pinch weld. What exactly did you use on it? I'm tempted to go ahead and get the 35's now because I love the look of yours.

 

[Gruz7]

Gruz you are the freaking man. Got me feeling more confident on what I can fit. Only thing I'm a little confused about is the pinch weld. What exactly did you use on it? I'm tempted to go ahead and get the 35's now because I love the look of yours.

Thanks brother! But you'll see what I mean when you trim the gender liner on the firewall side in the fronts. The pinch weld sticks wayyy out toward the wheel so what I did was just banged it all in more with a mallet so it sits as flush as possible against/with the firewall (away from the wheel/tire) and then I sprayed it with some undercoat spray.
Here's 2 more pics from tonight...


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[AlexNorton74]

Oh ok I see what you mean now! I shouldn't have any problem getting that done. Sorry about replying so late, just got in from work. As soon as mybtac return comes in I plan on ordering the wheels and tires. You guys have any recommendations?

 

[cman1120]

Welcome back from work, always the best time of day! I must say Gruz, you are making lifted life look better and better, I don't have the $$ for it yet but when I do it will be hard to resist!

So I actually have something to add to the discussion on tires, I will throw in my input. On my F150 I got ATs; 31" BFG KO2s, just put them on a month or two ago.
Now I will admit that I have yet to take them off road, but everything I heard about these tires has been positive. With our CO winter as mild as it was, I was still able to test them out in the snow and ice, and I have zero complaints in that department. Plus they look badass! [emoji631]
Only thing negative to say is that they are not light. I did go two sizes bigger too, but the difference is noticeable in acceleration, so I will have to regear when I go to 33s. So if you are open to tuning and regearing (which going to 35s I would hope you are) they will be pretty solid as an all arounder. But if you are spending 99% of your off road time in the mud, then going to a MT is a good idea. Can't help much in the wheel department, still thinking on that one. Hopefully this helped a bit.

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[AlexNorton74]

That's a nice looking truck my man. I'm sitting here as we speak looking at different wheels and tires online. Have any of y'all had any experience with custom offsets website? I find myself going back to them again and again trying to find what fits and what doesn't.

 

[cman1120]

That's a nice looking truck my man. I'm sitting here as we speak looking at different wheels and tires online. Have any of y'all had any experience with custom offsets website? I find myself going back to them again and again trying to find what fits and what doesn't.

Thanks bud! That is my pride and joy, I love the Expy a helluva lot but that truck was my 1st so it has a special place in my heart. I'm afraid I have no experience on the website, hopefully Gruz or someone else lifted can add something there. I'm off to bed so see everyone in the AM!

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[AlexNorton74]

Catch ya later cman. Have a good night brother

 

[cman1120]

You do the same my man!

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[Gruz7]

Never ordered from custom offsets but I do hear good things about them, my wheels came from 4wheelparts and I got my tires shipped in from a local shop up the road from my house... on a side note in maybe summer of 2018 I'm going to go with some mud terrains as well, the Goodyear mtr with Kevlar to be exact, I think that's a beautiful tire


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[AlexNorton74]

They have a lot of different calculators and stuff too which can be helpful. I thought about ordering from them because they mount and balance the tires for free before shipping.

 

[AlexNorton74]

Well after doing a little more research I found some wheels I like but they have a 0 offset. I know that's not much difference than a -6 So I'm curious to how those might look. I'm on the stock +44 offset wheels now and I'm wanting my tires to be outside the fenders just a bit. What do you guys think?

 

[Gruz7]

Well after doing a little more research I found some wheels I like but they have a 0 offset. I know that's not much difference than a -6 So I'm curious to how those might look. I'm on the stock +44 offset wheels now and I'm wanting my tires to be outside the fenders just a bit. What do you guys think?

Mine being -6mm they stick out just a little bit, just enough IMO.
Those are the best pics I have showing the offset


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[AlexNorton74]

Yeah I definitely want the same setup you have man. Looks sick! I'm just trying to decide if ordering offline and having them mounted at a shop or ordering from the website that mounts them before shipping is cheaper. Those are pro comp wheels right?

 

[scoot0073]

@Gruz7 where did u get that full-size rack ? I can only find the small

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[Gruz7]

Yeah I definitely want the same setup you have man. Looks sick! I'm just trying to decide if ordering offline and having them mounted at a shop or ordering from the website that mounts them before shipping is cheaper. Those are pro comp wheels right?

Yes they're pro comp 7032 wheels


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[scoot0073]

Mine being -6mm they stick out just a little bit, just enough IMO.
Those are the best pics I have showing the offset


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Where did u get that full-size rack??
Thanks

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[AlexNorton74]

Scoot it's funny that you asked that. I literally just placed an order on Amazon about 5 minutes ago for a full size 64" rack. Total price was $139. I'll let you know how it is when I get it in. I believe the brand was Arksen or something alike that.

 

[scoot0073]

Scoot it's funny that you asked that. I literally just placed an order on Amazon about 5 minutes ago for a full size 64" rack. Total price was $139. I'll let you know how it is when I get it in. I believe the brand was Arksen or something alike that.

Kool please do.. I want one to help finish off the MoJo look. Plus I want to relocate my spare tire up there.. hopefully it's not to flimsy BC I plan using it as a platform to stand on During Mud Fest..
If it is I could always reinforce the bottom ..

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[AlexNorton74]

Sounds like you and I think alike. I needed one for my spare after I get these new 35's plus it will help with storage on vacations. I think the reviews said it was rated for about 250 maybe. Not for sure but I'll let you know once I have it.

 

[Gruz7]

Kool please do.. I want one to help finish off the MoJo look. Plus I want to relocate my spare tire up there.. hopefully it's not to flimsy BC I plan using it as a platform to stand on During Mud Fest..
If it is I could always reinforce the bottom ..

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I got my basket from Yakima, it was about $350 and then I got an extension for it from them which was about $130... kinda of pricy but you can really see the quality with it and I think it fills the roof space very well


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