Yeah, I didn't expect this kind of response

I currently run 34' ... stock and I'm still weighing the options.

Higher center of gravity -> easier to roll the truck... however handling should not change much?

 

Unless you lift it by stacking four blocks, welding random scrap iron the the hangers to gain height, installing 16 shocks an axle, or something equally dumb and deserving of public humiliation. Then we'll openly mock you




Just trying to lighten to mood

 

I meant with in reason

 

those pics are great!! big fails!

yea some guys will slam you for having lifted a truck, but to each is own I guess.

I ran 34" or 315/70/17 stock then lifted my truck 6" and kept the tires on for about a year and a half and it felt the same, just higher...still factory ride except for the rear was a bit stiffer due to the "add a leaf" that was part of the lift. I now have a 35x 12.5x17 tire and it rides/handles the same.
my buddy has the same truck but 10" lift on 38" tires and it drives really well. I was shocked when I drove it. felt like mine just way taller. not tipsy at all.

 

It seems that you can lift a truck and not affect its center of gravity, roll center or handling characteristics!

Whoda thunk?

Where do we send the Nobel Prize for Science?

But, that kind of thinking shouldn't be surprising when guys lift their pristine trucks so they can "off road" them on Highway 14, and the 5 and 405 Freeways in California, right? That might be a bit rash. I think you can still cut through the vacant lot next to the Arco station on the way to Denny's in Canyon Country.

 

Correct....If you have a good alignment and properly installed lift you shouldnt have any problems with handling, not much worse than the truck is stock...It seems that a good combo is 35-37's on a 4-6" lift is popular....good friend of mine has 35's with a 6" lift and it does pretty good...I just havent lifted my truck because it will decrease my towing capacity that's all...

There's a lot of kits out there....dont go cheap on the kit get one with really good welds, quality material, Good coating/ it should be powder coated....decent shocks or the option to put good shocks on it.....

Which ever you decide rock on brother!!!!

 

It turns out my Engeneering Degree is worthless! XB70 was right! I walked out side this morning and both my lifted SUPERDUTY's have spontaniously tipped over in the driveway! I will be re doing my calcs to determine where the laws of physics have changed! And get back to you!
Jim
...& fat Monty

 

I take it this was directed at me...well you did name off the denny's right down the street from me so I will take that as a yes.

not sure who elected you the smart guy in the room? but get off the high horse dude! how many lifted trucks have you owned or drove?? i'm sure that answer is 0...and you are speaking with 0 experience here! I have owned a few lifted trucks and I do the installs my self and yes this So Cal truck does offroad and not just the dirt lots behind the store like most of the 4x4's around here. as a matter of fact I just got home from a trip in Colorado where we put on many miles of off road "jeep trails" through streams, mud, snow (yes snow in july) all the way up to 12,000+ feet off road, and during the winter this truck is constantly in the hills around here in Canyon Country since you seem to know my area...