2022 Badlands lifted on 1.25” HRG Lift and BFG Ko2

[Jrl]

Pretty sure 245/65/17 is max without a lift.

Those ko2 , what is the diameter of the 245/65/17

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[Cactusjk]

Those ko2 , what is the diameter of the 245/65/17

Pretty sure they are a title under 30.1

 

[Bluebaru]

Those ko2 , what is the diameter of the 245/65/17

29.5"

 

[Jrl]

Those ko2 , what is the diameter of the 245/65/17

Found it. 29.5

 

[Meanderthal]

Found it. 29.5

225/65/17 => 28.5" no rub
235/65/17 => 29" no rub
245/65/17 => 29.5" no rub
235/70/17 => 30" probably rub at worst case (compression & steering)
245/70/17 => 30.5" definitely rub at worst case (compression & steering)

 

[RiotfunK]

I went down from the 245/70 to 245/65 because too much rub on pinch seam, etc when on full lock or wheeling. Fit better before lift, but still rubbed. The lifts bring the wheel in a lil toward the strut tower since there isn’t an UCA. If I did it again, I would do the 245/65/17 and leave the BS BL without the HRG spacer kit.

 

[Jrl]

I went down from the 245/70 to 245/65 because too much rub on pinch seam, etc when on full lock or wheeling. Fit better before lift, but still rubbed. The lifts bring the wheel in a lil toward the strut tower since there isn’t an UCA. If I did it again, I would do the 265/70/17 and leave the BS BL without the HRG spacer kit.

So what is the outside overall of that size ? You think that would fit a first edition badlands ?

 

[Meanderthal]

So what is the outside overall of that size ? You think that would fit a first edition badlands ?

31.6” diameter

No way in H*LL that would fit without rubbing. I’m guessing that was a typo.

 

[Jrl]

31.6” diameter

No way in H*LL that would fit without rubbing. I’m guessing that was a typo.

Yes for sure would rub . I am going to stick with 245/65/17 wild pecks on my next set .

 

[CyberSchoolBusNJ]

Hey all , just joined up and thought I would give you a quick rundown of the BS as it stands today.

I’m debating taking the rear spacer lift off to level the BS I was able to keep the front factory tow-hooks and paint them.
the tires do not rub but there are close at full lock.

2022 badlands
1.25” HRG Lift
245/70r17 BFG KO2
Fifteen52 wheels
Rough country nudge bar
Rhino rack pioneer platform
Magnaflow dual exhaust

That looks amazing. Did you have to install a positive control arm for the rear when you added those tires? Just had an alignment after the same lift and the tech said I would need it for any bigger tires.

 

[RiotfunK]

There’s no aftermarket arms out. Is stock. You need a more positive offset on your wheels than what the oem wheels provide to push the wheels out some since lifting these pulls the wheels inwards.​

 

[CyberSchoolBusNJ]

There’s no aftermarket arms out. Is stock. You need a more positive offset on your wheels than what the oem wheels provide to push the wheels out some since lifting these pulls the wheels inwards.​

So how did you do it? Did you go without the rear spacers?

 

[Meanderthal]

That looks amazing. Did you have to install a positive control arm for the rear when you added those tires? Just had an alignment after the same lift and the tech said I would need it for any bigger tires.

Your alignment guy doesn't know what he is talking about. There are probably at least 40 people on this forum that have done a lift and are running 245/65/17 (29.5") tires and don't have a "positive control arm" installed. Your posts are the first I have seen calling out such an item.

Not trying to be gruff, just stating the facts.

 

[CyberSchoolBusNJ]

Your alignment guy doesn't know what he is talking about. There are probably at least 40 people on this forum that have done a lift and are running 245/65/17 (29.5") tires and don't have a "positive control arm" installed. Your posts are the first I have seen calling out such an item.

Not trying to be gruff, just stating the facts.

Thanks, appreciate it. I felt like he might be full of shit too.

 

[RiotfunK]

You’re not lifting enough to need adjustable arms. Mines HRG lifted same as OP and no issues. But did need the cam bolts. I did go down from 245/70-245/65s cause the rub was to much. If you’re gonna wheel the 65s are a better choice. The rear was fine even on the 70s. The front is where the issues are.

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