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Old 03-25-2009, 07:35 PM
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Ok, I've searched, and have had no luck! figures.
i have an 02 QC 4.7 2wd.
I'm always getting 'hated' on for having a 2wd, but yet it seems I don't get stuck as easy as some of my buds do in their 4x4s.
So i want to lift it, and i found the doetsch susp. lift
http://www.doetsch-shocks.com/17.asp

i noticed the fine print too
* Stock wheels will not work with upper arms # 74060 / 74050
* Must use a wheel with max backspacing of 4 5/8”
* Ball Joints sold separately

can anyone tell me the backspacing off hand im running 255/65/16s
i dont know if its possible or not for you to just tell me the backspacing.
it also says stock wheels wont work with 74060 / 74050
does that mean i can run 74040 kit with stock wheels, if my backspacing is max 4 5/8.
 

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your backspacing is not more than 4 5/8 thats for sure,
 
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your backspacing is not more than 4 5/8 thats for sure,
so would that be an 'a ok' to actually start considering the set 74040.
only thing i would need is new ball joints correct?
sorry i am computer illiterate!
 
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yes, the 74040 kit should work
can you post a pic of the wheel style you have? not all of them are the same dimensions
 
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ah, those should do fine,
to measure if you wanna be sure,

backspace is the length from the inner rim to the lug face
 
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is there a way i can find out the names of my wheels, and who makes them etc.

or can someone tell me
 
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those are dodge OEM, no name or anything fancy like that
 
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those are dodge OEM, no name or anything fancy like that
is there a site that can just tell me the backspace for my wheel, like a wheel site.
ive tried google searching, but i had no luck.
you said the wheel should work, i need a definite yes before i can buy my kit
 
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none that i know of
 


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