Wheel/Tire Upgrade

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I want to install 35x12. 50. 16. 5's on my truck with 16. 5x9. 75 Rims. I know I don't have enough clearance in the stock config to clear these. My question is..... What is the best way to go about lifting the front. I fell most manufacturers lift kits are over priced and want the most economical solution.
Future plans also include a snow plow, so take this into consideration. (I will be running the stocks rims with the 265's in the winter)

Thanks,

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There's a lot of stuff in the front end of the truck. The back is easy which you probably know. You may want to ask around about lift spindles. I know they make drop spindles for lowering vehicles. Another route is a body lift, but they dont look right on all models. I've never seen a body lift on a Ram. I had to lift the front end of my truck for my tires, but, I have leaf springs!!! Lift shackles! - easy! Well... sorry that your truck is more complicated #ad
dont be jealous though, I pay for it in the big bumps!

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Spindles only apply to two-wheel drive trucks, and are common for lowering sport trucks. You want to get a quality lift kit for the front axle. Too much money? Then don't do it. A cheap solution will compromise your front-end alignment and affect your handling. The cheapest route however are coil spring spacers and new shocks for the front. Don't go over 2" lift with this and you may be OK. Don't know if that enough lift for those tires however.

 

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The reason I say to much money is that most 2" lifts from suppliers like Rancho are just what you said. Coil Spacers. These kits run in the $200-$300 dollar range from what I have seen. This usually doesn't include shocks at this price. They do give you new linkage i. e. track arms, but I don't know if that is really necessary. All I need is 2 inches. I clear 33's without a problem.

 

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Stay away from the Centerline Style 33's. Had them on my truck and they would never seat well. Heard this cracking and popping noist whenever I turned. When I finally got the new Welds, they were so wallored out it was pathetic.

Did I spell wlaaored right?

 

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I run 315/75R16s on my stock alum rims w/o a lift. The tires spec out at 34. 5". I do not use my truck off road so I have not had any problems w/fenderwell clearance. I do have a problem w/tires rubbing the control arms at full steering lock. Remember that you will need to lower the bump stops to prevent the taller tires from eating your fenders if your suspension is able to use the added wheel travel.


Brian

 

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I put on 315/75 16. 6 Wild Country tires on my 99 2500 and used the spring lift block that was called out for the 1500. All work well and lifted the nose 3" giving me 1" clearance at the tightest point of travel in the turning. I got it from Rancho and came with the 4 schocks, rear lift plate didn't need the arms so used them for a door stop. Works well lasts long time.

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DieselDoug -- I have spoken with 2 Diesel Ram owners with the rancho 2in leveler kits-- it lifts the front and leaves the rear alone --they both had large tires and said to definitely do the double rancho shock set up in front they said it really helped the truck off road - with the 35in size I would lower the axle travel stops --also you do want the track arms or your alignment will be off.

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[This message has been edited by KWIKKURT (edited 09-08-2000). ]

 

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Was thinking of either Big "O" or BFG AT 285/16 on the stock wheel. Mine are the 6. 5 width I think.

Not sure if those manufacturers make a load range e tire that size. Haven't looked at that.

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I have 35x12. 5x16. 5 on 16. 5x9. 75 rims, 4. 5" back spacing on my stock 2500 yes they do rub. If I were going to do it over I would use 295 75 16 tires on 16x9 rims!