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A 6" is ideal for 35s.Boggers have lugs that hang way out and the width is the issue.8" wheels get you by where 10" won`t in some cases,also.Axle wrap isn`t a big issue.I ran blocks for years.Too steep of a driveshaft angle or improper length can cause a variety of breakage problems.Slip yoke transfer cases add to the problem.You can get by with no lift with 33s on 8" wheels,but a 4" sets it up healthy and gives no limit to wheel travel w/o looking lanky.I ran 13/37s on 8" wheels w/7" lift on a`71 Blazer with no clearance problems.I ran 12.50/35s on 10" wheels w/6" EZ-Rides on a`72 p/u and they could rub when twisting.The tires were Xterrains,no side lugs.The Blazer had Super Swampers.

I like the Tough Country EZ-Rides for ride,quality and price.They make a heavy duty spring,too,if you aren`t looking for more flex and softer ride.I wouldn`t run a shackle flip on a truck that hauls heavy loads.That`s my personal feeling.The ideal set-up for hauling and not riding like a rock while gaining flex would be EZ-Ride/Soft Ride rear springs w/auxilary air bags,lift Air Lifts.They add a true 1500# capacity when needed and have no effect of suspension when not needed.I also got great results for flex/ride/hauling with EZ-Rides and Rancho 9000RSXs.I put them on my`91 Suburban and leave them on "softest" most of the time.This is with the cargo area filled with carpentry tools.When I add hauling a trailer I set them to "firmest" to eliminate body roll/mushy handling.