lift for 01 2500?

[Diesel Junkie]

A friend of mine asked how much lift he would need to put on 38s.

I have no idea, but I told him I would try to find out.

The truck is a 2000 2500 qc 4x4 auto. If anyone has done it and could offer advise and manufacturers it will be greatly appreciated.



Thanks, Scott

 

[Scooby]

You could try calling Skyjacker (I think they have a 5" lift for the Cummins). A body lift may also be required (2 or 3") but that's a guess. Another, less popular choice, would be to do some fender trimming at a body shop.



Does your friend have 4. 10 gears already because if he doesn't, he's gonna need them. That'll run him another $1500 at least to change the front and rear.

 

[work2muchplay2little]

I have the Skyjacker lift and with the weight of the Cummins it is about a 4. 5" lift and is advertised as such. I don't think that would be enough for 38" tires. Dick Cepek has a 6" lift for our trucks - it may be back in production, I'm not sure. There was a period of time recently that it went out of production when Mickey Thompson bought Cepek's assets. I was originally going to buy this lift, but was too much hassle to find all the parts for a complete kit. This was back in April this year. I'd agree that you're gonna need 4. 10's to have a drivable vehicle.

 

[Diesel Junkie]

Thanks guys!



I'll let him know.

 

[Beast2B]

photo with 38" tires

Kinda slow in the reply... sorry

Here is a link to a picture of a 2nd gen RAM with 38" Swampers. I was told by ORU that it has a Cepek 6" suspension lift as well as a 3" body lift. I haven't seen much availability for Cepek, pass on any news you hear. Thanks, Galen

http://www.offroadunlimited.com/custom_trucks/dodge/index.htm

 

[RamStud139419850]

I have a 5" suspension and 3" body lift. Mine looks exactly like the one in ORU's web site. My 38"s were on 12" wide wheels and slightly rubbed on hard turns with bumps. I recently switched to 37" Hummer M/T's because my Hawgs were only C rated and separated while towing. Now, there are Swampers in 38's that are 10 ply, and I will use them when my Hummers wear out. With 4. 10's, I'm still a little over geared with the 37's. I like the way it pulled my toy hauler with the bigger tires. (2100rpm@70mph with 37's or 1900@75mph with 38's) hope this helps!

 

[BigFun]

Lift

Email or contact DAWG-1. Sam has a great truck and has the info you're looking for.