suggestions.....comments

[NashvilleBound]

Im taking delivery of my first GMC truck Wednesday. Its an 08 SLT crewcab, duramax... had them install the Denali grill...few extras... but I need some suggestions on wheels and tires. First off if I want to run 35's do I need to lift the front? If so what is the easist way. Also, are all teh 8 lug (Chevy, Ford and GMC) lug patterns the same? Do I need to ask for a certain setbad/offest? Suggestion for a roll up bed cover.....

[msc5195]

If it were me I would go with these
http://customwheel.com/custom_wheels/images/Terminator%20F141%20142%20143.jpg
Wrapped in these
http://www.mickeythompsontires.com/images/products/baja_atz.jpg
The GMC will have a 8 x 6.5 lug pattern. The GM lug pattern is the same on the Chevy & GMC but different from the Ford.

[NashvilleBound]

Those are nice wheels.... most likely go 20"s..... not sure about the tires.... but that should be the easy part;) Thanks.

[PHOTOGLOU]

Im taking delivery of my first GMC truck Wednesday. Its an 08 SLT crewcab, duramax... had them install the Denali grill...few extras... but I need some suggestions on wheels and tires. First off if I want to run 35's do I need to lift the front? If so what is the easist way. Also, are all teh 8 lug (Chevy, Ford and GMC) lug patterns the same? Do I need to ask for a certain setbad/offest? Suggestion for a roll up bed cover.....
35" tires will require 4 to 6" lift....

[NashvilleBound]

If it were me I would go with these
http://customwheel.com/custom_wheels/images/Terminator%20F141%20142%20143.jpg
Wrapped in these
http://www.mickeythompsontires.com/images/products/baja_atz.jpg
The GMC will have a 8 x 6.5 lug pattern. The GM lug pattern is the same on the Chevy & GMC but different from the Ford.
I like those...and Ive been searching for the last hour to find them online.... WTF.... what are they?? ION terminators?

[riverroyal]

those are a copy,close anyways,of WELDs velocity 8s.I have them on my truck now,had 20s on my excursion.So im on my second truck with them ,no issues,chrome has been perfect.Also they are the HIGHEST load rated wheel I could find.So check weld website......later. RR

[NashvilleBound]

Thanks slim.... I did find them....they sere too much for me anyways... Im sure the Welds will be priced better.

[msc5195]

You can get these for less than a 1000.00
http://customwheel.com/custom_wheels/images/HE791MAXX8.jpg
Go to Listed in category: eBay Motors > Parts & Accessories > Car & Truck Parts > Wheels, Tires & Parts > Wheels > 20'' or more. Type 8 lug Chevy in the description. This will show you an idea on what is available. I personally have bought 4 sets in the last 5 years and been able to get a local dealer to match EBAY price.

[msc5195]

Lots of choices here http://wheelicon.com/8_Lug_Wheels.html

[msc5195]

6in Tuff Country EZ Ride Suspension Lift, Toyo M/T 37x13.50 R18 tires, 18in. Diamo Chrome Wheels
http://images28.fotki.com/v1000/photos/7/78677/1974190/6lift-vi.jpg

[NashvilleBound]

I like the look of the ION's or the Welds..... just finding some at areasonable price. I looked on ebay and didnt see any... they opened our first Discount tire here so Im headed there today....
Whats the is the easiest way to lift the front 2"???????? Leaving SD things are a bit different out here...

[msc5195]

Those ION's look killer but they are pricey. As far as the lift I am not sure. I turned the torsion bars on my 04 2500 but I was just looking to level the stance. This did stiffen the ride though. Off Road Unlimited sells a 2" leveling kit for 99.00. They say that this kit will allow you to run 33's and will NOT stiffen the suspension.

[NashvilleBound]

Ill look into that lift. It cant be that hard to install...... the guys at our local shop volunteered to crank up my front end. Said I could get maybe 1.5 inches out of it... but I fear a really rough ride. As well as early ball joint replacement....
Im almost sold on those rims....been looking for days. Either the ION's or Welds....both look great.

[NashvilleBound]

I bought these today....
http://***boat.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=37252&stc=1&d=1187400923
with 305-55-20 Nitto's.
I also go those leveling Cog's you mentioned.... Hope it works out. The guys out here say they make your front end hard as a rock...I called supplier and they said they are full of shit. Hope so......
Thanks for the links and such.

[msc5195]

I bought these today....
http://***boat.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=37252&stc=1&d=1187400923
with 305-55-20 Nitto's.
I also go those leveling Cog's you mentioned.... Hope it works out. The guys out here say they make your front end hard as a rock...I called supplier and they said they are full of shit. Hope so......
Thanks for the links and such.
Those look GOOD!! Yea I was told that with the cogs you dont have to crank down on the bars so much therefore the ride should stay close to what it is now. Post som before and after Pics when you get the cogs, rims and tires installed.

[NashvilleBound]

I planned on it... hopefully by the end of the week. Im getting pretty tired of riding around stink bug style... and DAMNNNNN the rear end is springy.... I think its time for a few hundred pounds of wheel weights in sand bags.... get that thing to break in faster.