Q: I've got an old chevy...debating whether to just put 33's on it, get new shocks, and run the crap out of it in the woods and stuff...what would be the advantage besides not changing my driveline angles to put more stress on them? How much of a difference will it be going through obstacles with 33's vs. a 6" and 35's...i no that 33's will fit without rubbing stock. Is it a huge difference for the new rough as crap ride i'll get? No body lift.
A: I personally prefer to keep my truck as low as possible and still get over the obstacles when I normally run. I have a Jeep Cherokee running 35" tires with only a 3" lift. It is nice and stable and goes most every where I want to go. There will be a slight difference in big rocks with 35"s vs 33"s. However the extra flex of being able to stuff the 33"s may get you over the rough spots. I would work on flex rather than lift to start with. I saw a guy on 31" spank a rock garden at Harlan because he had a huge amount of wheel travel and locker on both ends. Having stock driveline angles will make everything much more reliable. Be sure your new shocks do not limit the axle droop. Mike http://www.mikestrawbridge.com