Why Raise A Truck I'm Serious

On Fri, 30 Sep 2005 10:15:39 -0700, "Ulysses"

The other person who responded made some good points.

Generally speaking, tire height is always going to be the key in obtaining ground clearance. The taller the tire, the more room between the axle-suspension-frame-etc and the ground. A small increase in tire diameter results in a small (half of the diameter) increase in ground clearance. But you know what? Sometimes an extra 1" is the difference between being really stuck or not at all.

Usually it is your axles or other low parts that get you hung up, but sometimes it can be your body. Especially concerning approach and departure angles.

I've used both body and suspension lifts and they each serve a valuable purpose. Don't forget cut-out fender flares too. You'd be mazed at how much of a bigger tire you can fit with no lift and just a set of Bushwacker flares.

Matt 99 V-10 Super Duty, Super Cab 4x4 (no lift or giant tires on this one.....yet)