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[Squatch79]

Well I ordered a lift, wheels and tires yesterday. I ended up going with a 20x10 -18mm offset Fuel Rebel (Anthracite center with black lip) wrapped in 305/55/R20 Nitto Ridge Grapplers. For the lift I'm not going crazy just doing a loaded strut level from RC. Ever since I've bought the truck I've hated the stance. 18" +19mm offset on a Laramie trim level? WTF Ram? Here's to hoping this set-up will finally make it look like a 4WD truck. Attached pic is when I bought it in July of 2021 After pics coming in 7-10 days.

 

[Idahoktm]

Just a heads up on the 305/55R20 Ridge Grapplers. They come in a XL and LT version. If you don't tow much, the XL's might work for you. The XL's only weigh 51 lbs., compared to the LT's weighing in at 63 lbs., which will make a big difference in fuel economy and ride quality.

 

[Squatch79]

Just a heads up on the 305/55R20 Ridge Grapplers. They come in a XL and LT version. If you don't tow much, the XL's might work for you. The XL's only weigh 51 lbs., compared to the LT's weighing in at 63 lbs., which will make a big difference in fuel economy and ride quality.

I ended up going with the XL's no need to have a 10 or 12 ply tire on a half ton truck.

 

[H2OMAN]

I ended up going with the XL's no need to have a 10 or 12 ply tire on a half ton truck.

If you are going to offroad and it doesn't sound like you are, you'd want 10 or 12 ply.

 

[mcat79]

Looking forward to the after pics!

 

[Ruger]

Squatch, keep us posted brother I want to do the same exact setup but with different wheels. Really want to see pics of the -18 wheels and how much poke you get passed the fenders.

 

[Squatch79]

If you are going to offroad and it doesn't sound like you are, you'd want 10 or 12 ply.

Eh not much other than cruising around on the deer lease roads and the occasional gravel road up around the house. I've got a 94 Jeep Wrangler for the more serious off-roading.....

 

[Squatch79]

Squatch, keep us posted brother I want to do the same exact setup but with different wheels. Really want to see pics of the -18 wheels and how much poke you get passed the fenders.

I'll post up once everything gets installed. Sounds like it maybe this time next week.

 

[Squatch79]

Well today is the day! I'm geeked like a 6 year old at Christmas. Dropped off this morning and hope to have it ready this afternoon. There was a delay on the loaded struts. Weather is supposed to be pretty crappy here today might be able to post up some after pics tomorrow.

 

[Sbauhan]

So interested in seeing where the wheels/tires sit relative to the fender!

 

[Squatch79]

Well here are the pics. Between weather being crappy and HS baseball season starting up this weekend, I haven't had much time to take any pics of it during the daylight hours, so snapped these this morning at the office. Truck is sitting on a little bit of slope so it's not perfectly level. I have a little more tire poke than I thought I would have but I can live with it. A little bit of rubbing on the inner fender liner while reversing at full lock and dependent on what the terrain is underneath at the time. The RC 2" loaded struts are more like 2.375" or 2.50" lifting struts as it is a little nose high. Hopefully the springs will settle some and it will level out. If not I'm not too worried about it. Ride is very close to stock. Overall I'm happy. Think it turned out pretty good. Enjoy

 

[Ruger]

Well here are the pics. Between weather being crappy and HS baseball season starting up this weekend, I haven't had much time to take any pics of it during the daylight hours, so snapped these this morning at the office. Truck is sitting on a little bit of slope so it's not perfectly level. I have a little more tire poke than I thought I would have but I can live with it. A little bit of rubbing on the inner fender liner while reversing at full lock and dependent on what the terrain is underneath at the time. The RC 2" loaded struts are more like 2.375" or 2.50" lifting struts as it is a little nose high. Hopefully the springs will settle some and it will level out. If not I'm not too worried about it. Ride is very close to stock. Overall I'm happy. Think it turned out pretty good. Enjoy

Squatch, the truck looks great brother and thanks for following up with pics. With any luck I’ll doing my truck in the near future.

 

[Neurobit]

Well here are the pics. Between weather being crappy and HS baseball season starting up this weekend, I haven't had much time to take any pics of it during the daylight hours, so snapped these this morning at the office. Truck is sitting on a little bit of slope so it's not perfectly level. I have a little more tire poke than I thought I would have but I can live with it. A little bit of rubbing on the inner fender liner while reversing at full lock and dependent on what the terrain is underneath at the time. The RC 2" loaded struts are more like 2.375" or 2.50" lifting struts as it is a little nose high. Hopefully the springs will settle some and it will level out. If not I'm not too worried about it. Ride is very close to stock. Overall I'm happy. Think it turned out pretty good. Enjoy

Looks amazing!

 

[Dewey]

Wow really improved your truck from stock. Any changes in gas mileage?

 

[Squatch79]

Wow really improved your truck from stock. Any changes in gas mileage?

Yeah I lost about 1.5 - 2.0 MPG which is what I expected. I was averaging 19 - 19.5 with stock set-up and now averaging about 17 - 17.5.

 

[Mitchrob85]

Well here are the pics. Between weather being crappy and HS baseball season starting up this weekend, I haven't had much time to take any pics of it during the daylight hours, so snapped these this morning at the office. Truck is sitting on a little bit of slope so it's not perfectly level. I have a little more tire poke than I thought I would have but I can live with it. A little bit of rubbing on the inner fender liner while reversing at full lock and dependent on what the terrain is underneath at the time. The RC 2" loaded struts are more like 2.375" or 2.50" lifting struts as it is a little nose high. Hopefully the springs will settle some and it will level out. If not I'm not too worried about it. Ride is very close to stock. Overall I'm happy. Think it turned out pretty good. Enjoy

Looks great! Really digging the rim choice as well. I'm getting the same size tires and level this spring. If you could redo it, would you have chosen less offset? Say 0? I want just a slight poke and you're comment stuck out to me regarding more tire poke than you thought.

 

[jiffi]

Looks great, I have been contemplating what tire combo and level kit to use, I think you have answered my questions. The rubbing is the only thing that bugs me as I reverse into my parking spot full lock daily .

 

[Idahoktm]

Looks great, I have been contemplating what tire combo and level kit to use, I think you have answered my questions. The rubbing is the only thing that bugs me as I reverse into my parking spot full lock daily .

I believe the -18 offset is why those tires rub. I have the same tires with -12 offset wheels and I didn't have any rubbing until I added the Husky Mud Guards. I have modified the mud guards and I don't have rubbing any more.

 

[Mitchrob85]

I believe the -18 offset is why those tires rub. I have the same tires with -12 offset wheels and I didn't have any rubbing until I added the Husky Mud Guards. I have modified the mud guards and I don't have rubbing any more.

I think that is has more to do with his rim width. Several folks on custom offsets have the 305/55/20 setup with level and don't rub (on 20x9 rims). Squatch has 20x10 and that's the only conclusion I come to for the rubbing. I could also be completely wrong

 

[djevox]

Well here are the pics. Between weather being crappy and HS baseball season starting up this weekend, I haven't had much time to take any pics of it during the daylight hours, so snapped these this morning at the office. Truck is sitting on a little bit of slope so it's not perfectly level. I have a little more tire poke than I thought I would have but I can live with it. A little bit of rubbing on the inner fender liner while reversing at full lock and dependent on what the terrain is underneath at the time. The RC 2" loaded struts are more like 2.375" or 2.50" lifting struts as it is a little nose high. Hopefully the springs will settle some and it will level out. If not I'm not too worried about it. Ride is very close to stock. Overall I'm happy. Think it turned out pretty good. Enjoy

Looks awesome!