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Old 06-16-2016, 12:38 AM
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Originally Posted by donkeypunch
I hope this can become a "sticky".

Keep in mind, if you reduce your factory backspacing...prepare for additional trimming. Also, consider tire choice (A/Ts and M/Ts will require a little more trimming)

3G Dakota factory tire sizes
-245/70/16
-265/70/16
-265/65/17
-265/60/18

3G Dakota tire sizes with factory lift and slight triming
-265/75/16
-265/70/17
-265/65/18

3G Dakota tire sizes with 1.5" or 2.0" leveling kit with zero to slight triming
-265/75/16
-265/70/17
-265/65/18

3G Dakota tire sizes with 1.5" or 2.0" leveling kit with serious triming
-285/75/16
-285/70/17
-285/65/18

3G Dakota tire sizes with 1.5" or 2.0" leveling kit, 3" body lift with minor triming
-285/75/16
-285/70/17
-285/65/18

3G Dakota tire sizes with 1.5" or 2.0" leveling kit, 3" body lift with moderate triming
-305/70/16
-305/65/17
-285/65/18

3G Dakota tire sizes with 1.5" or 2.0" leveling kit, 3" body lift with insane triming
-315/75/16
-315/70/17
-325/65/18

3G Dakota with JMR 6" lift
...we know 35s fit...as of now

3G Dakota with SAS and 8"+ of "peace out-ness"
...37s
My big question. I went through all the pages here and couldn't find my answer.
I am not interested in changing my geometry too much so I was looking at just the PA body lift.
I currently run 265/65R17 on my 08.... I went from stock size 18" to the 17" rim. So equivalent size)... I was curious what JUST the body lift would fit. (I don't mind minor trimming)
I am fitting my truck for a camping rig so longevity is important. Hence the trepidation on changing the suspension geometry with a leveling kit.
 
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Old 06-20-2016, 11:07 AM
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Originally Posted by wingerak92
My big question. I went through all the pages here and couldn't find my answer.
I am not interested in changing my geometry too much so I was looking at just the PA body lift.
I currently run 265/65R17 on my 08.... I went from stock size 18" to the 17" rim. So equivalent size)... I was curious what JUST the body lift would fit. (I don't mind minor trimming)
I am fitting my truck for a camping rig so longevity is important. Hence the trepidation on changing the suspension geometry with a leveling kit.
I would think with only a body lift, that you would go with the same size tire as a 2" leveling kit. So a 265/70/17 tire would work fine, but a 285/70/17 tire may require some trimming, which may be a lot of trimming.
 
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Originally Posted by dakotaff
I would think with only a body lift, that you would go with the same size tire as a 2" leveling kit. So a 265/70/17 tire would work fine, but a 285/70/17 tire may require some trimming, which may be a lot of trimming.
Thanks,
I ordered a 1.5" TM leveling and the 3" body lift. Plus Rancho 5000 series shocks (I need new shocks. It is still on the OEM ones)
 
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I was wondering what I could fit on my 03 quad cab dak after I lift the front 3' and leave the rear stock, I was thinking 33's or 35's maybe, I think the real question is not about the front end but what max tire size I can fit in the back with stock rear suspension. Any help would be awesome, thanks guys
 
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265/70R17



with little trimming on the front:





 
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hey dakotaff. I really like that look. What setup do you have going on?
 
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Looks like many of you have lifts. If I may ask. Im wanting to put on about a 2". My concern is the stress it will cause on various components. Have u guys discovered an increae in having to replace suspension or drive parts because of the lift?
 
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Originally Posted by Brokenanew
hey dakotaff. I really like that look. What setup do you have going on?
Thanks, it's only a 1.5 leveling kit up front and nothing in the back at all, with 265/70/17 tires.

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Wait. Am I understanding that with the 18" wheel a 1.5 - 2" lift wont result in being able to fit a larger tire without serious trimming. Ill still be limited to the 265/65? What does "Serious trimming mean?"
 
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Originally Posted by Brokenanew
Wait. Am I understanding that with the 18" wheel a 1.5 - 2" lift wont result in being able to fit a larger tire without serious trimming. Ill still be limited to the 265/65? What does "Serious trimming mean?"
You will be fine with a 265/65/18, even with out the lift. You might have to do minor trimming if the 18s are aftermarket and have less backspacing. Serious trimming is what I had to do to stuff 305/70/16s with only a 2" leveling kit.
 


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