Lift and tires...I'M LOST

blackram1500 · #1 09-16-2009, 03:09 AM

Here is the deal, I have a 2005 ram 1500 with 17" rims and want to put a lift so i can clear 35" tires and i was told i have 33" tires on now. So i was told that i need a 4" lift to fit these tires. ( Is that true)? and do i also need 20" rims?

I also just in installed my new Magnaflow dual exhaust system last weekend and it SOUNDS GREAT.

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PETE_YK · #2 09-16-2009, 03:32 AM

No need for a 4" lift.
Tons of people will chime in and tell you this: You can clear 35s with just a 2" leveling kit, but the problem is not so much fender clearance in the vertical sense, but more so its clearance issues with the rear lip of the fender and the control arms. If running stock rims you'll need 1/4 (i think???) spacers in order to run those 35s.
As for the diameter of the rim, it doesnt matter. I myself prefer less rim, more tire cuz bump absorbtion is more important to me than handling on the street...

Pyro · #3 09-16-2009, 04:19 AM

you could cram 35s in with just a level, but you'd need to do some bumper and wheel well trimming to make it work. To have them fit properly, you'll need 3" of body or suspension lift.

HammerZ71 · #4 09-16-2009, 08:57 AM

It really depends on what your intended use is. If it's for the look and you don't intend your truck for off-road use, then yes, you can stuff 35's in there with a level.
If you plan on any type of rugged use, your gonna want to combine a level with a body lift or go for a suspension lift...

JRam_4.7 · #5 09-16-2009, 09:35 AM

Hey guys I'm new here and I found some post through Google and I read on one that u can clear 35's with a 2.5" spacer on the front and a 1" block out back.

Can anyone confirm?

blackram1500 · #6 09-16-2009, 12:52 PM

If i was to do a 4" lift what price would i be looking at and would i be able to do it myself??

ramhunter9 · #7 09-16-2009, 02:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JRam_4.7

Hey guys I'm new here and I found some post through Google and I read on one that u can clear 35's with a 2.5" spacer on the front and a 1" block out back.

Can anyone confirm?

you are correct

ramhunter9 · #8 09-16-2009, 02:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blackram1500

If i was to do a 4" lift what price would i be looking at and would i be able to do it myself??

1,200 for a good set-up and if you have tools and some since you and a buddie can do it

go to topgunzcustomes.com they are real good prices

dodge15004x45.9 · #9 09-16-2009, 08:24 PM

Top guns are good on prices they will come down on there part prices. Really nice ppl as well.

b01ram · #10 09-17-2009, 12:23 AM

Man when I bought my 1500 it had 35's on it. A little rubbing offroad but none any other time.