Went out today and borrowed a forklift to try and figure out how much triming it's going to take to fit the 40's
Picking up the rear to flex out the front springs. We were able to pick up the left rear tire 31" before the right rear would lift off of the ground. Not bad for a leaf sprung truck!
There was only 2" of clearance between the pinch seam and the tire. I will need about 5 more inches of clearance for the larger tires. I plan on lowering the bumpstop and maybe moving the axle forward an inch by drilling the spring perches and U-bolt plates.
I took the rear gate off to make it easier to work on the truck. I also have an extra tailgate thanks to a friend of mine to replace my BV dented one
Hard rubbing on the passenger rear tire. I will need 5" of clearance back here also. I will probably trim between the two lines on the quarter panel.
Flex shot, pretty stable even at that angle.
Nice forklift and the big tire to try and fit
Picking up the front to flex the rear springs. I was able to lift the front tire 27" before picking up the passenger side tire.
Say goodbye to the front fenders
Passenger side rear. I'm planning on following the outline of the fender at the top of the cut.
Not bad flex!
