Badly need advice in re: 6" lift plus rims/tires upgrade!

[will1]

I'm about to get a 2008 Tundra LTD, and am planning to have a 6" ProComp lift installed right after the purchase. Your advice is badly needed on a few issues. First of all, this truck will be mostly used for highway and city driving, with very little off-road driving, and very little hauling/towing involved. Basically, I'll drive it most of the time as most people drive their daily cars...

First question: I was planning on a 4WD, but should I get a 2WD instead, considering my planned use of the vehicle and the 6" lift? Or does a 4WD still make sense? Pros and cons, please.

Also: my goal is to add great looking 20 in. rims and 37 in. tires, making the truck look just like in the picture shown below. Can you suggest specifically what rims and what tires would be the best deal, given my intended use, and compatible with a 6" lift?
How is the above going to affect fuel economy, approximately?

I am relatively new at this, so your constructive suggestions will be much appreciated.

Thanks,

Will

The look I'm aiming at:
ProComp_6in_37s_20.jpg

[dani7]

sounds good... get the 4wd if you get stuck where you live sometimes. Not like you drive in 4w all the time. Your gearing will be so slow with the 37" anyways.
BTW that green truck has procomp 37 m/t there not a full 37 if you look on there site. Sounds great though

[will1]

Yea, full 37s would rub with a 6" lift. I was told elsewhere that if I don't do much off-road driving, it's not worth it to get a 4WD... that with a 4x4 there are other parts to worry about, like cv axle angles...

So, I'd like to get more opinions before making up my mind either way.

[Tundrawwjd]

Im pretty sure they're 37's but they dont rub much because of the offset

[ramoine]

Try to pm deznutjob , he has a lifted 2 whell drive . He might be able to help you with some suggestions !

[TundraKid123]

the only problem w/ 2x is well if ur in a place ur gunna get snow ur gonna need it, trucks are just to light in the back frankly unless u have like 600 pounds of sand in the back or something to offer adequate weight

[jbk23]

Go with 2wd unless you need 4WD but to me 6 inches is a bit extreme I would do 4 inches or something. But what ever floats your boat.

[will1]

Originally Posted by TundraKid123

the only problem w/ 2x is well if ur in a place ur gunna get snow ur gonna need it, trucks are just to light in the back frankly unless u have like 600 pounds of sand in the back or something to offer adequate weight

That's what I thought in the first place... to go with 4WD for that reason.
Then a couple of people elsewhere pointed out why RWD should be better with a lift. Even here, it seems I'm getting contrasting opinions about this...

[will1]

Originally Posted by jbk23

Go with 2wd unless you need 4WD but to me 6 inches is a bit extreme I would do 4 inches or something. But what ever floats your boat.

Another one in favor of RWD. I'm more confused than ever about which one to go for (see previous post)...
You have a point with a lesser lift. What about the option of just installing a 3" leveling kit. What rims/tires will a 3" leveling kit allow me to put on, max without rubbing? Anyone with Pros and Cons regarding 4" lift vs. 3" leveling?
If I come to the conclusion that 6" is as you say a bit extreme, and I end up getting a 4WD, then perhaps a 3" leveling kit makes the most sense.
Feedback, anyone??

[jbk23]

Originally Posted by will1

Another one in favor of RWD. I'm more confused than ever about which one to go for (see previous post)...
You have a point with a lesser lift. What about the option of just installing a 3" leveling kit. What rims/tires will a 3" leveling kit allow me to put on, max without rubbing? Anyone with Pros and Cons regarding 4" lift vs. 3" leveling?
If I come to the conclusion that 6" is as you say a bit extreme, and I end up getting a 4WD, then perhaps a 3" leveling kit makes the most sense.
Feedback, anyone??

Well you could get a 4WD and put a 4'' or 3'' lift if you are driving round in city or Hwy driving and you Hwy has curves your are more likely to flip over.
If not careful you might not won't more than a 4'' lift with Here is a pic with 4" of lift 305/55/20
Truxx 3" Ultra Goliaths with Nitto Terra Grapplers - Tundra Solutions Photo Gallery

[jbk23]

Here is a 6'' lift 613 - Tundra Solutions Photo Gallery

Hope this helps let me know if you need any thing else.

[1sicktundra]

does procomp make stage 1 and 2 for the 2wd?check this out

[will1]

Originally Posted by jbk23

Here is a pic with 4" of lift 305/55/20
Truxx 3" Ultra Goliaths with Nitto Terra Grapplers - Tundra Solutions Photo Gallery

Correct me if I'm wrong, but that looks to me as a 3" leveling kit... and it doesn't look bad at all... If tires are 305/55/20s, that means 33" x 12" x 20"...
Can a 3" leveling kit use 35s???
33s still look a bit small to me, esthetically wise... Also, 35s would increase the truck's overall height by 1 extra inch over what was achieved by 33s and the 3" leveling kit... I think that's an option I could live with, if feasible.
The question now is, can you use 35s safely with a 3" leveling kit, I mean, with no problems of any kind?? That would suite me just fine. Opinions?

Also, does the 3" leveling kit lift only the front, or the rear end too? Thanks.

[jbk23]

Originally Posted by will1

Correct me if I'm wrong, but that looks to me as a 3" leveling kit... and it doesn't look bad at all... If tires are 305/55/20s, that means 33" x 12" x 20"...
Can a 3" leveling kit use 35s???
33s still look a bit small to me, esthetically wise... Also, 35s would increase the truck's overall height by 1 extra inch over what was achieved by 33s and the 3" leveling kit... I think that's an option I could live with, if feasible.
The question now is, can you use 35s safely with a 3" leveling kit, I mean, with no problems of any kind?? That would suite me just fine. Opinions?

Also, does the 3" leveling kit lift only the front, or the rear end too? Thanks.

It's a three I made a mistake but at the most you might can fit 34s on a 3'' lift try to find a 4'' it may go ahead and let you put 35s on.

[will1]

Originally Posted by jbk23

It's a three I made a mistake but at the most you might can fit 34s on a 3'' lift try to find a 4'' it may go ahead and let you put 35s on.

I just came across this post by Fatty New Wheels/Tire Pics (Chrome Moto 951s with Nitto Terra Grapplers)
He's fit Moto Metal 951 (20"x9") rims and Nitto LT275/65R20 (34" x 10.83" x 20) tires with JUST a 2" leveling kit and nothing else on a 4x2 truck. I like that.

You sure you couldn't fit 35s after lifting 3" with a leveling kit?? I guess, that even
if that weren't possible, 34s with a 3" leveling kit wouldn't be too bad.
You're right, a 6" lift, all considered, is a bit too extreme... and not what I would want.