Off Roading 4.5" fabtech, 325/65 18's, Moto Metal 954's

[TFlory]

Installed a fabtech 4. 5" susp lift, and had Mickey Thompson MTZ 35x13. 5's mounted on Moto Metal 954s. (4. 5" backspacing).

Truck looks GREAT, but I have clearance issues with tire and rear of front fender at full lock. I was thinking of installing a 3" body lift to give it more clearance, but I do tow ~8-10k lbs occasionally. Truck does see some offroad time, but nothing aggressive, (Usually hauling 18' flatbed trailer with quads, camping gear and family thru sand/dirt. )

What are my options to add clearance?

There aren't many wheel manufacturers with 6" backspacing for the dodge. Any other options?

Anyone have issues w a 3" body lift?

TIM

 

[MCummings]

Sorry I can't help, but, got any pics? Sounds sweet!



Merrick

 

[Bodie]

What about getting some longer control arms to move the axle forward? Topguncustomz will custom make them.

 

[TFlory]

What about getting some longer control arms to move the axle forward? Topguncustomz will custom make them.

I hadn't thought about that, but I think it would just move the problem from the rear of the fender to the front- there isn't much room to play with.

 

[TFlory]

What about getting some longer control arms to move the axle forward? Topguncustomz will custom make them.

I hadn't thought about that, but I think it would just move the problem from the rear of the fender to the front- there isn't much room to play with.

 

[Bodie]

I hadn't thought about that, but I think it would just move the problem from the rear of the fender to the front- there isn't much room to play with.

Yeah, but its easier to pull off your air dam, or cut the bumper rather than the cab.

 

[TFlory]

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[TFlory]

There's a few pics.

I am considering the custom control arms, but how long do I go? I already took the front dam off...

I think a body lift would help, and look good too. (tires a bit big).

TF

 

[JJPage]

There is an adjustable cam on the back of your control arms, that just might be enough to fix it. I witnessed Les Schwab tweaking this on a new 06, they were making 20" fit.

 

[y-knot]

Where is the blue parts?????I don't see anything that looks like FabTech in there.

 

[TFlory]

Where is the blue parts?????I don't see anything that looks like FabTech in there.

Fabtech parts are black now...

 

[FGoodwin]

There is an adjustable cam on the back of your control arms, that just might be enough to fix it. I witnessed Les Schwab tweaking this on a new 06, they were making 20" fit.

That is the castor adjustment, it only tilts the axle, doesn't move the whole thing. If you start tweeking it, without having it on an alignment rack to see how it is affecting the steering geometry, you will get more problems.