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Old Jun 22, 2016 | 01:10 PM
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Got the truck back from tune after installing some stuff... traction is now an issue when that 3200 converter flashes.

This thing so going to need some manners...anyone familiar with the 5 lug LSD swaps?

Or have a diffinitive answer for max Wheel sizing? It looks like I could get a few inches inward from the looks of the OEM wheel- maybe a 20x12 with factory bacspacing?

*oem Texas 20x9 wheels

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Old Jun 22, 2016 | 01:59 PM
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Do you have any traction aids like assassin bars or caltracs?

Are you running good tires? Alot of the OEM tires are worthless with power.
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Old Jun 22, 2016 | 04:15 PM
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Originally Posted by FFDP
Do you have any traction aids like assassin bars or caltracs?

Are you running good tires? Alot of the OEM tires are worthless with power.
One does not go with a 3200 stall, on a 6 speed truck, without some idea of how to make it hook... 295/35s aired down are no help. The traction bars are more of a track only thing for me- they hammer the ride on city streets.

Going to need more tire ASAP,and a real LSD. That's what the post is for: 5 lug conversions and max tire width without bobbing the axle.

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Do You have good adjustable shocks on the truck?
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Old Jun 23, 2016 | 11:21 AM
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Originally Posted by ltr450ryder
Do You have good adjustable shocks on the truck?
Before looking into the suspension any more, I want to find out how guys are getting the most meat back there...
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Old Jun 27, 2016 | 08:14 PM
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I have Toyo Proxes ii 305-50-20 on mine.
Grip is not an issue.
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Originally Posted by Allgonoshow
I have Toyo Proxes ii 305-50-20 on mine.
Grip is not an issue.
Pics???
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Old Jun 30, 2016 | 06:53 AM
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Originally Posted by JRENIGAR
Pics???
Not the best pic but

https://www.performancetrucks.net/fo...wheels-544103/
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Old Jun 30, 2016 | 10:50 AM
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Originally Posted by Allgonoshow
I have Toyo Proxes ii 305-50-20 on mine.
Grip is not an issue.
That's a 12" tire pinched onto a 9.5 wheel...I'm talking about using factory offset with +3" wheel and +315 tires...

And traction isn't an issue with big heavy wheelse and factory stall...
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Old Jun 30, 2016 | 11:03 AM
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i have 33x17.50 ET drags on mine. thats a pretty big tire..?
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