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Old Jan 3, 2007 | 06:48 PM
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i just sold for car for my new dakota best thing ever. i got a 01 dakota 2wd 4dr. i am wanting to lift it just a bit so i was thinking of a 3" body lift. i had a silverado with 6" lift with 35 i liked it but i dont want to go that big. i was wondering if i could fit these wheels under it. 31x12.5 on 15x10in eagle alloy series 0589 rims. you might think that they stick out a bit but i kind of like they way that they look sticking out a bit. but i was wondering if its going to rub any. thanks for the help.

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heres a pic that i found which i kind of want to mine to look like,



 
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Old Jan 3, 2007 | 06:58 PM
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Default RE: 2wd lift help please.

You could either do a 3in BL or Fabtech makes a 3in suspension lift for the 2wd. Its a bit more money but more functional.
 
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Old Jan 3, 2007 | 08:36 PM
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I have the Fabtech lift, however, I opted not to put on the add a leaf in the back. I am currently running 33" BFG's and it performs great offroad.
 
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Old Jan 4, 2007 | 01:04 AM
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do you have any rubbing problems at all chris?
 
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Old Jan 4, 2007 | 05:35 PM
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i did the PA 3" body lift and love it
 
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Old Jan 4, 2007 | 06:28 PM
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is there any difference in gas mileage and does it still ride good?
 
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Old Jan 4, 2007 | 06:34 PM
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I did have some problems rubbing. When running tires as big and as wide as what I am, you will have to do some trimming.
 
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Old Jan 4, 2007 | 07:14 PM
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would 31s rub any? i was thinking of 15x8 with 31/12.5/15 or should i go with 31/10.5/15
 
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Old Jan 4, 2007 | 08:52 PM
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If you are going to go with 31's (which should not rub at all) I would go with the 10.5" width.
 
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Old Jan 4, 2007 | 09:09 PM
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31's were an available dealer option, its a good size with no modifications on this truck. they came stock on my 4x4 but i imagine they fit well on a 4x2 too, im sure someone else can back me up on this
 
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