Want to lift!

[Staticcar]

I'm ordering a Maverick XLT Tremor Lux in a couple weeks, I'm wanting to get everything at work to go ahead and lift it for when it gets here (I work at a Ford dealer). I'm pretty much wanting this truck.
Can anyone give any insight on anything else I may need, or any insight on exactly what I'll need to clearance to get 255/75r17 M/Ts to fit on a 2in lift. I'll be doing a 2in Rough Country puck lift on top of the already 1in higher Tremor suspension, and Steeda camber bolts. Anything else I could need? I'm used to going low, but not up.

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[Montana]

You posted this on Reddit too. Take the advice of those saying not to do this.

You are going to ruin that Tremor and put yourself in the 15mpg range with tires that are grotesquely too big and heavy for this vehicle.

One person is currently making moves like this and they are fabricating all sorts of random parts to compensate for the excessive angles. And I'm almost certain they didn't go with THAT big of a tire. Doesn't matter... Still 45+ pounds of unsprung weight per tire.

The person who posted the pic of that truck in your post has gone AWOL, likely because they removed everything and sold the Maverick after realizing their drive at 60mph is close to 3 grand rpm and clunked at every gear change, turn and bump. 100% instant regret.

This level of lift and tires is where a regear is a must. A tune will only compensate so much and does nothing for your driveline. The Maverick just isn't that vehicle.

This is overkill. And not in a cool way like you can do to an on frame truck, this is like overkill that will without a doubt ruin your unibody vehicle. You can only change so much on the angles of any vehicle. This is not an on frame truck and even those have their limits until serious modifications are needed. Usually right at the 1.5 to 2" range. And you want pucks? Boi... Stop it. Your suspension then becomes your limit and that is a TERRIBLE waste of money when lifting this way. And finally, your half shafts will not survive. It's not even a question. Stock Mavericks already have their share of that issue.

Don't ruin your Tremor this way. Get some 245/65R17s and be happy. No crappy puck lift. Hell, don't believe me? Swing for 255/65R17 and those alone will show you how in over your head this setup you are asking about would have been. Unsprung weight alone just in that size will kill you.

Or, back out and refuse the delivery then order a Ranger XLT FX4 for around the same price and all you need is tires. Much more capable truck if off roading is your goal.

Be smart here. Rethink this while you still have time. Sorry to come off so harsh but the truth hurts and I'd much rather see you have a positive experience with your beautiful Tremor on these forums than regret going full retard - and I apologize for using that word but...

 

[Staticcar]

If this isn't a feasible thing, im not going to order a Temor, if it is something that absolutley cannot not be done ill just get a normal XLT and a set of coilovers and leave it at that. I don't really care to off road it, it will be a daily. I already have a slammed car, that believe me, I've overcame many, and still overcoming limits. I'm lowered around 6.5in, -6° of camber in front with no axle issues. I know that at -14° on this specific car you start running into axle bind issues. I just can't see how a total of a 2in lift would make that big of a difference, again. I usually go up, not down.

 

[Montana]

If this isn't a feasible thing, im not going to order a Temor, if it is something that absolutley cannot not be done ill just get a normal XLT and a set of coilovers and leave it at that. I don't really care to off road it, it will be a daily. I already have a slammed car, that believe me, I've overcame many, and still overcoming limits. I'm lowered around 6.5in, -6° of camber in front with no axle issues. I know that at -14° on this specific car you start running into axle bind issues. I just can't see how a total of a 2in lift would make that big of a difference, again. I usually go up, not down.

I genuinely don't understand why the lifting and bigger tires is the make or break deal. Tremor is already lifted. You'd be adding to it. I don't know a single truck that is safe beyond the 2" limit and 2.5-3" is usually considered overkill until you get into lifts with dif drops and other major work. Even then, driveline angles are a factor. That is for on frame trucks. This is a unibody vehicle.

You should lurk some Subaru forums and check out what the safe limits for lifting are there. Hint, it's not much at all. Usually an inch of less. This is part of my experience and why I urge you to tread into this with caution.

I think you are way too focused on the look and not the function. And if you don't need the Tremor, why get it? It's purpose is more off road variant than say an FX4.

I think you'd be happy in a lowered Hybrid, or if you just have to have the EB, a non FX4 non 4k version. You seem confident lowering. Stick with what you know here and be happy. I'm confident from some of your posts that your lowered Maverick would be awesome. And there are TONS of folks here with knowledge on that subject too. Lots of good info. The Maverick certainly does better lowered than it does lifted.

People will come in telling you that you can lift, no doubt, but what you want is incredibly excessive. There is the right way to lift, and the wrong way. I've done both and I'd hate to see someone make that mistake.

 

[Staticcar]

My reasoning for the Tremor is that the diff and axles are different, I did alittle bit of research (im a Ford parts guy), I was assuming since I saw this one that the Tremor would have more beefy axles and at least driveshaft back, mainly to eliminate the cv issues, being that the Tremor was already lifted 1in from stock, I was under the assumption that the axles would have a fixed geometry for the factory lift. Thus being able to take an extra 1.75 or 2in (I don't think it would be a full 2in of lift). I was worried about the extra weight of the tires, and was thinking about possibly doing a more aggressive A/T, rather than a M/T. Even then, my 05 Ranger is a slug on 31in KO2s, so I was also considering this being a possible issue as well. I'm mainly coming here to do as much research as I can before I order this truck, mainly so I can get what I want and be happy with it in the long run.

 

[Montana]

My reasoning for the Tremor is that the diff and axles are different, I did alittle bit of research (im a Ford parts guy), I was assuming since I saw this one that the Tremor would have more beefy axles and at least driveshaft back, mainly to eliminate the cv issues, being that the Tremor was already lifted 1in from stock, I was under the assumption that the axles would have a fixed geometry for the factory lift. Thus being able to take an extra 1.75 or 2in (I don't think it would be a full 2in of lift). I was worried about the extra weight of the tires, and was thinking about possibly doing a more aggressive A/T, rather than a M/T. Even then, my 05 Ranger is a slug on 31in KO2s, so I was also considering this being a possible issue as well. I'm mainly coming here to do as much research as I can before I order this truck, mainly so I can get what I want and be happy with it in the long run.

I think the info you'll see is that the rub is in the tires. By all means, lift the Tremor. Others have. But those tires, mainly the size, are what put you over the limit when paired with the lift. 255/75R17 is sketchy putting it nicely. I think the biggest I've seen that is considered "feasible" (allegedly) for a Tremor would be the 255/65R17, and those are still huge compared to stock. No doubt you'd be cutting and hammering even with that size.

If you are lifting, do it right! That 2" puck lift is an insult to the Tremor. Look into Flatout Suspensions setups.

I'll let you get some advice from others here. Sorry if I came off hot and heavy. This is the only subject I feel strongly negative about. Not lifting, but lifting too much. And I've learned a lot about it even just in regards to the tires which make a massive difference.

I recently ran a 2.5" lift on a Tacoma with 285/65R17s and I did gearing with a tune. 17 MPG if I was lucky, average was 15. That's where you'd be in a Tremor with those M/Ts and 2" of lift. And no gears available. Anyways, that was not even my DD... Also lifted a Subaru Crosstrek the same time and that car hated being lifted. And that was only 1"! That's the unibody lifting in a nutshell. Transmission instantly started acting up.

I'll direct you to the one person running a hefty setup and let you get some more information from other folks here. @Bwicka

 

[Maverickman74]

Welcome. The lift isnt the main problem with your desires. 2" is fine tons of people run em with out issue. 255/75r17 is your issue. Thats a healthy tire size. MTC member Bwicka is building his up, he runs 32s on his. He lifted it, built front control arms, dropped both front and i think rear crossmembers, and moved his computer and clearanced inside the fenders. All do-able but some of that is getting out of the bolt-on realm of things. Thats where you have to make your choice. I am all about fabricating cutting chopping and all that, but I usually do it on 30 plus year old vehicles, not something brand new that my wife drives. Once its beat up enough and paid off, I will be all about that.

That said, unless you just need the clearance for your roads. The Tremor is a great truck in stock form, i mean it rips and handle them bumps and dips of anything you would casually offroad on. It wont race in baja stock but it will show off just fine. Add some 245/65s or 245/70s and a smart lift choice and it will stand up proud and be fun to toss around. Personally I would start out by looking at Flatout Suspensions budget kit. It gets you the most beef for well under $1000. 245/70r17 or equivalent diameter is the tallest you can go with out cutting, hammering or grinding, or having your tires rub. The choice is yours.

 

[Bwicka]

Unless you cut and weld the seam and move the Ecu about 2 days work and go with flat out gr40 kit you won’t fit the 255/75/17 and even then had a little rub .
I am working on a new crossmember setup , but we haven’t finished welding it and will take a little time for me to test it , before considering making some.
Stay tuned .
Should provide a little more center clearance but lower drivetrain approximately 4” and provide clearance for at least the 255’s
Work in progress

 

[Staticcar]

Unless you cut and weld the seam and move the Ecu about 2 days work and go with flat out gr40 kit you won’t fit the 255/75/17 and even then had a little rub .
I am working on a new crossmember setup , but we haven’t finished welding it and will take a little time for me to test it , before considering making some.
Stay tuned .
Should provide a little more center clearance but lower drivetrain approximately 4” and provide clearance for at least the 255’s
Work in progress

Whats the biggest size you'd recommend for normal street driving on a 2in? I'm fine with some clearancing, just don't want to have to pull the front end and move the ecu really.

 

[Bwicka]

Cut the seam and inner liner a little and don’t exceed a 31” should be close with no spacers.
shorter brand of 245/75/17 or tall 245/70/17 or if you can find a 255/70/17 ko2 all terrain it’s 31.1 inch, really should go flat out gr40 kit if your going to use it off-road . Fans you almost 3 1/2” of additional travel at all corners.

 

[Staticcar]

Cut the seam and inner liner a little and don’t exceed a 31” should be close with no spacers.
shorter brand of 245/75/17 or tall 245/70/17 or if you can find a 255/70/17 ko2 all terrain it’s 31.1 inch, really should go flat out gr40 kit if your going to use it off-road . Fans you almost 3 1/2” of additional travel at all corners.

I am stepping up and doing the ranger lifts Tremor lift with the rear subframe drop, and definitely dropping tire size from what I originally Intended... if there was more that I could do where I'm at, id definitely consider something with some travel, but South Carolina beaches are pretty flat.... and not a ton of mud, or any kind of off road for that matter... so, if there's any at all, it honestly wouldn't be considered true off roading... I wouldn't take it through the self made "Jeep" trails I've seen here... not for atleast another 20 years of the trucks life... but with all of that being said, a 31.1x10.2ish would be fine? Most of the tires I was looking at measure out to about that.... after I stopped looking at 75 series M/Ts...

 

[Grand Nat.]

One inch lift on the front via a set of new strut assembly's with 245-65 R -17 IS just enough.

 

[Rivers90]

I am stepping up and doing the ranger lifts Tremor lift with the rear subframe drop, and definitely dropping tire size from what I originally Intended... if there was more that I could do where I'm at, id definitely consider something with some travel, but South Carolina beaches are pretty flat.... and not a ton of mud, or any kind of off road for that matter... so, if there's any at all, it honestly wouldn't be considered true off roading... I wouldn't take it through the self made "Jeep" trails I've seen here... not for atleast another 20 years of the trucks life... but with all of that being said, a 31.1x10.2ish would be fine? Most of the tires I was looking at measure out to about that.... after I stopped looking at 75 series M/Ts...

Post photos of your before and after with the new tires and lift.

There is this list of larger tires that have been fitted to the Maverick, But this is from before there was a Tremor.
https://www.mavericktruckclub.com/f...s-sizes-that-will-fit-the-ford-maverick.7776/

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