If I remember correctly someone did a write up on installing a PA body lift. Thats the only body lift available to durangos I'm aware of. Yes lower the front end down an inch then have it re-aligned.

 

To clear the air..

The front ends on the durango suck. They have a fast wear rate even in stock form from the factory.

You can fit a 33" tire without a lift. However, do note that not all tires are created equal. Much like how a pair of jeans in XX size don't fit the same of another jean brand in the same size.

But pretty much 33" is the biggest (on a 4wd trim).

Also Dodge doesn't recommended a tire larger than 33" (legal statement). Reason could be because of size (rubbing) but I think it's more so to wearing down the front end quicker. Otherwise people be doing a mild lift and the truck would be in the shop before warranty expires for repair work to the front end.

Now you can do a mild lift and you wont really harm much per say.. as most the damage comes from a bigger tire. However more lift = bigger tire.

I highly recommend a 2" T-Key lift and run a 33" tire.

 

Ok the video was entertaining ha but im still liftin lol. I guess ill knock down the keys a bit, and do the body, last question is with a body lift does that affect the suspension or steering at all? And theres no way you can fit a 33 on a stock rango without mad rubbing, i work with a guy who has 265/75r16 and they rub when he turns thats about a 31.5 inch tire.but anyways you guys are being pretty helpfull thanks alot

 

^this kid. Can't fit 33"

Yet I run a 32.5 with still room to spare. Get outta here and listen to the pros

 

You need at least 5" to fit a 33" without rub (still may rub on the frame though), the best is the 3" body lift for 33s since a 3" minimum lift is recommended. I have rubbed my 31s in the rear under extreme flex with the 2" t/s lift. Search and look in the DIY/FAQ sticky, lots of info on this topic.

Public these front ends are fine, at least the 98-99, they were a different setup. Mine has only had inner tie rods in the last 110k. I just don't get were you get that from.

Though to answer your question about why 33's are the biggest recommended is because of the front diff housing, they tended to crack when trying to turn any tires over 33" while off-road cause they are aluminum. We did have a member, lvphotos if I remember correctly, who ran 35's and did baja events without issue.

 

Here is a good thread for pictures to show how 33s fit with various levels of lift starting at stock. https://dodgeforum.com/forum/1st-gen...k-durango.html

 

You are mad bro.. A 33 on s stock rango no lift with a 16 inch rim will rub like crazy

 

Thanks fir the post but they ard all running a 15 inch rim i run a 16.. I tried a 15 inch rim and the rim itsrlf rubs on the tierods when i turn.. But im pretty sure now with my t/s lift im good to go with a 285/75r16 even if i might have to cut done bumper, body lift will be this summer tho

 

Thanks to every one for the thoughts i think this will work.. Kcco

 

I have the T/S kit on my with 285/75/16 for "COOPER" tires.

Only rubbing I got was on FULL turns. I cut the lower inside part of the front bumper back a little, and all is good. The outer tread lug was catching where the bumper "turned in" underneath.

As I have the unpainted bumpers, it did not bother me to take the Dremel to it.....and that I bought my D used, and it is a 2003.