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on my 2001 dodge Dakota crew cab v8 2WD i would like to lift it!! i would prefer a suspension lift so i can hall more and just to make it look nice. if i do a 3in lift do i have to get new wheels/ rims?
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Sorry.
YES. You have to get new..... wheels and TIRES.
Wheels and Rims are the same thing. Different word.
Because you put a suspension lift on your truck you are forced by law to get new wheels and tires.
Its because of the coexistence of height vs shocks.
in order to clear that distance created by the lift you need to reach the ground with a taller set-up.
The friction modifier goes into your tires also to get more traction because of the extra air.
Y'all come back now. Ya hear.
YES. You have to get new..... wheels and TIRES.
Wheels and Rims are the same thing. Different word.
Because you put a suspension lift on your truck you are forced by law to get new wheels and tires.
Its because of the coexistence of height vs shocks.
in order to clear that distance created by the lift you need to reach the ground with a taller set-up.
The friction modifier goes into your tires also to get more traction because of the extra air.
Y'all come back now. Ya hear.
Sorry.
YES. You have to get new..... wheels and TIRES.
Wheels and Rims are the same thing. Different word.
Because you put a suspension lift on your truck you are forced by law to get new wheels and tires.
Its because of the coexistence of height vs shocks.
in order to clear that distance created by the lift you need to reach the ground with a taller set-up.
The friction modifier goes into your tires also to get more traction because of the extra air.
Y'all come back now. Ya hear.
YES. You have to get new..... wheels and TIRES.
Wheels and Rims are the same thing. Different word.
Because you put a suspension lift on your truck you are forced by law to get new wheels and tires.
Its because of the coexistence of height vs shocks.
in order to clear that distance created by the lift you need to reach the ground with a taller set-up.
The friction modifier goes into your tires also to get more traction because of the extra air.
Y'all come back now. Ya hear.
To the OP, only if you want to......
You don't need to do anything with the wheels.
Its up to you if you want to add a larger tire or change the rims. If you decide to do so then you need to pay attention to the rim size and backspacing to make sure your new tires will clear.
Just because you're adding a lift does not mean you have to change your rims and tires. Most people choose to do so because they don't like the look of smaller tires on a lifted vehicle.
Its up to you if you want to add a larger tire or change the rims. If you decide to do so then you need to pay attention to the rim size and backspacing to make sure your new tires will clear.
Just because you're adding a lift does not mean you have to change your rims and tires. Most people choose to do so because they don't like the look of smaller tires on a lifted vehicle.
Captain
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From: Alberta, Canada
What size wheels?
Come on man. Stock wheels will work fine.
Why do you think you need new wheels because you jacked up your truck?
Fine. You need 20"x10" with a 12" backspace wheel made of titanium alloy and don't forget spinners.
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http://www.doetsch-shocks.com/17.asp
Here's the website please check it out if able to I am looking at the 437$ one the 3/2 lift
Here's the website please check it out if able to I am looking at the 437$ one the 3/2 lift
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You need wheels with a maximum of 4-5/8" backspacing. I don't know what the stock backspacing is on a 2WD, but you could probably use wheel spacers with the stock wheels if you wanted to. They don't have a part number for the ball joints, so I'm guessing stock ones work (but I would buy new ones, rather than reusing the ones you have).
To be honest, the best place to get accurate information about what you need is probably from the manufacturer of the kit.
To be honest, the best place to get accurate information about what you need is probably from the manufacturer of the kit.