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[newgen85brat]

I see some other sizes and lifts for bigger tires but I have a nice new set of chrome 14's I would love to put on and a small lift.  I was hoping for 2 inches max.  Would it work with those tires?  I want to buy BFG KO tires.  They are 10 ply and do a lot of driving in bean and corn fields.  4 ply tires tend to eat stocks.  Not to mention BFG's are gorgeous!  Okay so I am dating myself but I like the way they look with a little lift. 

 

I have looked at a lot of lift sites, posts etc and see home made lifts.  If you use a 2 inch lift, is it really just as simple as a lift of the strut towers with 11 degree offset?  How about the rear?  Can you just crank it up or do you need to lift it as well.  What else needs adjusted with 2 inches?  Steering shaft, camber, etc?  Thanks guys.  Walt.

[mikaleda]

2" lift is nothing I did that on my 80 on the front just with KYB struts, as for the back it might take a bit to break loose the adjuster bolt spray it with pb blaster. IIRC the suspension is adjustable within 2 inches from the factory

[newgen85brat]

So nobody really said but will a 2 inch lift and 195/75-14 work?  Also mikaleda did the KYB struts you mentioned have any special ordering or requirement?  Thanks

[86BRATMAN]

that particular size is a little more than 2 inches taller than stock tires, I assume given your username it's on a brat, so yes you'll have no trouble with the 25.5 inch tires with a 2 inch lift

[spazomatic]

I have those on my GL, with no lift. I did sawzall 3" from the front, and 1.5" from the rear...but my wheels are from an isuzu, which makes them stick out about 1.5" more than stock. With the proper offset wheels, i dont think youd need to cut at all for that size.
I also had to cut to insure id have room to run tire chains...

[mikaleda]

Kyb struts spring perch is welded to the max hight, the original struts were adjustable. So no kyb struts didn't need to be special ordered

[Shadabob]

I run 195/75/14 BFG A/Ts on Pug 14x6 rims, with no lift....but did trim about 1" of the lower front (or it would) rub when turning.  My factory front adjustment is all the way up (added about 1-1.5"), but the BRAT drives and rides very well (Its my DD, nearing 200k)  Without a lift, if you get articulated, the tires will hit the wheel wells (doesnt take alot).  Also, if I have a decent load in the bed (example I often have x2 fishing pontoon boats w/ electric motors and marine batteries), the tires have rubbed if I hit a bump at speed (pretty rare, but has happened).   I travel miles and miles in town, on country roads, and logging roads with no issuse or rub.  Being said, I would like a 2" lift myself, and 2" lift and that size tire is a good idea. 

 

Anyways, good luck! Just throwing my experience out there just to give ya an idea on that tire size. 

[newgen85brat]

Thanks for the input.  I will make a 2 inch lift.  My brother has a machine shop so I leech off him.  If the back does not lift well enough with only turning the bolt in, I may have to modify that.  I will more than likely make new mounts on the front that are round versus the method of putting blocks in there.  The only thing I have yet to figure out is the need for the 11 to 16 degree offset.  Will that come obvious to me when I start working on it?  Any dumbed down suggestions or pics for me would be appreciated.  I have not started yet but when I do I will probably figure the need for it.  Thanks as always.

[86BRATMAN]

Another option for the rear would be fitting ea82 body style rear shocks and springs on for a mild lift.

[newgen85brat]

Thanks, not to sound too dumb but what year and model do I need to order the KYB front and rears for to get the EA82 parts you indicate?  Thanks