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Old Apr 10, 2008 | 04:24 PM
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i have seen a bunch of kits that say in the description that they work with 17' wheels only. I have factory 15 in wheels on my truck. does that mean that you can't have larger wheels are does it mean only 17. I am kinda ignorant about suspension stuff so sorry if these are stupid quetions i am just know starting to research all of this.

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Old Apr 11, 2008 | 05:02 PM
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hey batman...you plan on bodydropping your dak?
 
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Old Apr 11, 2008 | 05:38 PM
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what about this kit? http://www.stylintrucks.com/parts.as...;partid=559750

it's a 2/3 drop but im assuming you would have to buy shocks. I am looking at lowering my truck also, but some of them say not for use with factory wheels. why?
 
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Old Apr 11, 2008 | 07:02 PM
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OK, now i get it, the djm arms are beefier at the end, so 15" wheels do not have enough space for them
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notice how close the stock arm is to the inside of the rim. the DJM arm is wider, and sits lower.

personally,
id get new shocks with any drop, just to smooth things out





and 02dakotakid, no, im not planning on BDing my truck but, plans are always up for retooling.
 
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Old Apr 11, 2008 | 07:32 PM
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so really, the only option you have if you want stock wheels is coils up front? I have the 16x8 wheels, still not sure if they would work.
 
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Old Apr 11, 2008 | 08:03 PM
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you can get western chassis control arms, they're tubular and should fit.
i'll do some looking, to make sure
 
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Old Apr 11, 2008 | 11:58 PM
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i would really like to find a one shot kit that has everything i need. I have found a few with coils, blocks, and shocks all around, the only damn problem is that they say 17" wheels only
 
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Old Apr 12, 2008 | 12:18 AM
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http://www.jcwhitney.com/WESTERN-CHA...p;mediaCode=ZX
good kit/\
 
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