Difference in ride height for 2WD vs. 4WD?

[1970FathomBlueMalibu]

So, I'll need a lift kit? How and where do the spacers install? Any tricks to it? What brand did you use and how much did it cost?

If I have to lift it, I might just get the 265's.

What size and brand tires are you using?

Thanks for your help.........

[Cole Trickle]

Originally Posted by 1970FathomBlueMalibu

So, I'll need a lift kit? How and where do the spacers install? Any tricks to it? What brand did you use and how much did it cost?

If I have to lift it, I might just get the 265's.

What size and brand tires are you using?

Thanks for your help.........

Your gonna have to lift it to clear the tires you are shopping.....

I am running 285/70/17 Nitto Terra Grapplers

I got the spacer from the link above......(Less than $100 shipped)

Install was pretty straight forward with there instructions. The spacers go on top of the factory springs.

[1970FathomBlueMalibu]

Actually, the Nitto Terra Grapplers were the other tire I was looking at.

How is the ride and road noise? Have you gotten into any offroad or dirt road/mud situations with them? How many miles do you have on them?

Overall impressions of the Nitto's? Would you buy them again?

What engine and gears does your '09 have? What size were the original tires on your truck?

You've been a big help so far!

[Cole Trickle]

Originally Posted by 1970FathomBlueMalibu

Actually, the Nitto Terra Grapplers were the other tire I was looking at.

How is the ride and road noise? Have you gotten into any offroad or dirt road/mud situations with them? How many miles do you have on them?

Overall impressions of the Nitto's? Would you buy them again?

What engine and gears does your '09 have? What size were the original tires on your truck?

You've been a big help so far!

09 6 speed 5.3 with the 3:42 gears

I like the nittos as there fairly priced look great and have very little road noise. There is no doubt that a bfg all terrain might be a little better off road. the nittos are pretty hard.

I would never really take my 2x4 offroading but I used to have the same set up on my traded in 07 classic Z71 4x4 and that truck went anywhere.

I thing my original tires are 245's

Truck still rides the same with the spacers...better than the 07 did with the key lift.