Telluride sx lift and larger tires

[Suciowill]

If yours rub then you think this be a bad setup?

I'm not completely sure.

 

[BubbaG]

I finally got around to it....
2" Truxxx lift
18x8 ASA GT14 Machined/Gloss Black offset +35
265/60/18 Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus

 

[T_ride]

Looks good! Any rub?

 

[BubbaG]

Looks good! Any rub?

Nope. Seems like rub will happen with 265/65/18, the 265/60/18 clears without a problem.

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[blanco_telluride]

I finally got around to it....
2" Truxxx lift
18x8 ASA GT14 Machined/Gloss Black offset +35
265/60/18 Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus

Thanks for the pics and the wheel / tire specs, that is really helpful. We are thinking about getting the lift. Do you know if it still fits in a standard home garage?

 

[BubbaG]

Thanks for the pics and the wheel / tire specs, that is really helpful. We are thinking about getting the lift. Do you know if it still fits in a standard home garage?

I don't garage it and my garage was built in 1910, not to today's standards. I'll measure the ground to hitch increase and get back to you.

 

[blanco_telluride]

I don't garage it and my garage was built in 1910, not to today's standards. I'll measure the ground to hitch increase and get back to you.

That would be awesome, thank you!

 

[BubbaG]

That would be awesome, thank you!

I saw a greater increase in the rear. Hitch to ground increased about 3¼ inches. Adding that to the overall height should help you estimate if it will fit in your garage.

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[blanco_telluride]

I saw a greater increase in the rear. Hitch to ground increased about 3¼ inches. Adding that to the overall height should help you estimate if it will fit in your garage.

Thanks, sounds like I might be cutting it close so I will measure first

 

[blanco_telluride]

How much did you all pay to have your truxxx lift kit installed? I am getting quoted from $400 - $600. Did you install it yourself? If so how would you rate the difficulty? I have done basic auto work before, but I am no mechanic and I know I would need an alignment afterwards.

 

[DrewD520]

How much did you all pay to have your truxxx lift kit installed? I am getting quoted from $400 - $600. Did you install it yourself? If so how would you rate the difficulty? I have done basic auto work before, but I am no mechanic and I know I would need an alignment afterwards.

My estimate attached... I’m going to have mine installed this weekend

 

[Suciowill]

How much did you all pay to have your truxxx lift kit installed? I am getting quoted from $400 - $600. Did you install it yourself? If so how would you rate the difficulty? I have done basic auto work before, but I am no mechanic and I know I would need an alignment afterwards.

I had my local mechanic shop install it. Took a full 4 hours to do. I think their hourly rate was in the $80-$90 rate then took it for an alignment which was $50. So, basically $450. I'm kinda in the way out burbs/country from Atlanta so most work stuff can be cheap if you ask around.

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[TxAggie]

I haven't purchased the lift yet (waiting for when we need tires), but when I do I'm planning to do the install myself then take it for an alignment.

 

[RedSquareback]

Even though I have a Palisade, hopefully I'm still welcome here ;-)
I did the Truxx lift in my garage with a jack and jack stands. I do a good amount of my own mechanical work and I would say I am pretty handy. I would rate it as moderately difficult. The hardest part was the poor instructions. I did the loosening of the sway bar mounts as the instructions state is so important but did not notice that the bushings rotated at all when it was lowered and they were retightened. Using the included offset tabs for the front sway bar (tabs UP), I'm not sure that step is really even necessary. If I hadn't had to mess with figuring that step out, it probably would have taken me about 3 or 4 hours total.
Wheels ordered through discount tire finally came in today and I got TPMS sensors on Amazon for $30 each, now just trying to decide what tires will fit. That's why I'm here! I guess I just have to decide if it's worth rubbing a little bit with the 265/65 r18s or go a little smaller with the 60 series. I think bigger tires usually look better, though.

 

[DrewD520]

Even though I have a Palisade, hopefully I'm still welcome here ;-)
I did the Truxx lift in my garage with a jack and jack stands. I do a good amount of my own mechanical work and I would say I am pretty handy. I would rate it as moderately difficult. The hardest part was the poor instructions. I did the loosening of the sway bar mounts as the instructions state is so important but did not notice that the bushings rotated at all when it was lowered and they were retightened. Using the included offset tabs for the front sway bar (tabs UP), I'm not sure that step is really even necessary. If I hadn't had to mess with figuring that step out, it probably would have taken me about 3 or 4 hours total.
Wheels ordered through discount tire finally came in today and I got TPMS sensors on Amazon for $30 each, now just trying to decide what tires will fit. That's why I'm here! I guess I just have to decide if it's worth rubbing a little bit with the 265/65 r18s or go a little smaller with the 60 series. I think bigger tires usually look better, though.

Looks good man.. I have an EX Telluride that came with the 18” wheels.. I had the Truxxx kit installed by a shop, and then went with a 20” wheel and 255/55/r20 Toyo Open Country AT3 tire.. Diameter of wheels and tires is 31”. I love it.. it’s tight, but no rub.. anything bigger and it would’ve rubbed.. adding the side steps and crossbars tomorrow..

 

[T_ride]

Looks good man.. I have an EX Telluride that came with the 18” wheels.. I had the Truxxx kit installed by a shop, and then went with a 20” wheel and 255/55/r20 Toyo Open Country AT3 tire.. Diameter of wheels and tires is 31”. I love it.. it’s tight, but no rub.. anything bigger and it would’ve rubbed.. adding the side steps and crossbars tomorrow..

Looks good. Thats a 20" wheel though?

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[DrewD520]

Looks good. Thats a 20" wheel though?

Yes 20” Black Rhino Barstow wheels.. the spokes are smaller, but if you zoom you’ll see the lip.. they’re 20x8.5”

 

[DrewD520]

Here are the same wheels up close on another truck..

 

[T_ride]

Yes 20” Black Rhino Barstow wheels.. the spokes are smaller, but if you zoom you’ll see the lip.. they’re 20x8.5”

I think ill be buying same tire size but goodyear duratracs. Wanted to get 275 55 20 but deff rub. Thanks for input!

 

[Wyattx17]

Looks good man.. I have an EX Telluride that came with the 18” wheels.. I had the Truxxx kit installed by a shop, and then went with a 20” wheel and 255/55/r20 Toyo Open Country AT3 tire.. Diameter of wheels and tires is 31”. I love it.. it’s tight, but no rub.. anything bigger and it would’ve rubbed.. adding the side steps and crossbars tomorrow..

I want this done to my SX. The 2" kit is $285.50 right now, but I would love some extra height!