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Must have been a good search to resurrect this thread. Check out OP’s old posts, killer early build.

Once you make the switch, the difference in ride isn’t that big to go a little bigger. If you want the big tires, go as big as you can, it’s fun and will put a smile on your face. You want stock ride, stick with stock. Like with business, compromise means neither party gets what they want.

The bigger the tires the more ground clearance. The smaller the lift, the lower the COG. If you want more fender gap, get the 295/60s.

Took tomorrow off. OEM tow hooks arrived today to throw on, and another set of speakers for the boat. Finally a nice weekend to enjoy.

If it helps, in 20+ years of lifted trucks I’ve never regretted going to big. I’ve definitely regretted going too small. I’ve also regretted waiting to replace my stock tires. If the 295/65s rub a little there is a super easy fix in the sticky. Pull the bandaid off and put a smile on your face.

The actual fenders are the same and the wheels would be the same place, the only thing that would be different would be the little 1/4” flare.

Just the little flare trim.

295/65R20 on stocks (same width)

Except for the four holes in my front bumper... couldn’t they have done a bracket that didn’t require holes.

Front plates are state specific. A lot of states don’t have them.

A About 10mm more than stock.

Note the lower tread depth on the XLs.

Remember you'll get some cushion with the larger sidewall, for a point of reference since you have a bimmer, the truck still rides waaaaay better than my old 335is on 19s ever did. Noise on the Ridge Grapplers isn't bad, slight hum but ANC takes care of most of it.

x2 you can fit those tires with less lift. BDS’s website says min backspacing of 5”, you can probably use wheel spacers to make that happen.

Those wheel wells don’t look very big tire friendly.

No issues. I have 3.92s so that certainly helps with the power. Ride is no worse than I expected. At least they’re lighter than the flotation sizes. Other than wearing out the stocks, I’ve had LT load range Es for probably the last 20 years, so my expectations probably aren’t the highest.

Is it stripped all the way down? If not, you may be able to chase it with a tap. If so, there may be a composite version of a helicoil, or a threadsert you could use.

Which threads got stripped? The ones on the intake? Is it composite or aluminum? Are there threadserts?

Beat you to the install. Appreciate your original post, got me to pull the trigger.

Man, reminds me of the body lift I put on my 4Runner back in the 90s. Still have nightmares about that install and the resulting issues. Same brand and all. At least you don't have to weld in extensions on the gearshift or transfercase shifter. Both of those broke on me in the middle of the...