LIfted 2wd?
08-11-2011, 11:32 PM
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LIfted 2wd?
I REALLY want to lift my sonoma. Its 2wd and the boyfriend thinks its stupid to lift a truck that isnt 4wd.
suggestions/ opinions?
suggestions/ opinions?
08-11-2011, 11:54 PM
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Depends on the style your looking for. I have seen some nice looking 2wd trucks look good lifted slightly with larger (but not huge) tires front and back.
08-12-2011, 06:50 AM
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Finding out the largest tires that will fit your truck might be a good way to go, the issues is making sure you can turn the wheels fully. Another thing you might want to look at is a body-lift instead of a suspension lift. Very easy to install a body lift and generally you avoid issues like drive-shaft length and brake line extensions that often need to be modified with a suspension lift.
One easy course of action would be to find someone selling ZR2 tires/rims and see if you can test them before you buy them. Would give you a little more height and you would be keeping it all GM....
One easy course of action would be to find someone selling ZR2 tires/rims and see if you can test them before you buy them. Would give you a little more height and you would be keeping it all GM....
08-12-2011, 08:34 AM
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Yeah i think going with bigger tires would help a lot. i dont want it like 4 feet off the ground or anything, just wanting to make it look a little meaner.
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08-12-2011, 08:56 AM
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i think some better wheels and tires would be enough, my uncle had a truck like yours but it came with these rims and 255 wide rubber, it looked good. i think you could probably find a set in the junk yard. in fact i got him to put steelies on it and i kept those for my firebird. not a big fan of lifted 2wd'* you know they dont go off road so whats the point. some nice rims, a cowl hood and a 350 conversion would be what i would do with that truck
http://www.wheelsandcaps.com/w_selec...=SONOMA_PICKUP
http://www.wheelsandcaps.com/w_selec...=SONOMA_PICKUP
08-12-2011, 09:56 AM
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I would say put a 3" suspension lift on and see how you like it. If it looks good, then put a 3" body lift on and take a look. Bigger tires will help keep it looking good.
