I am buying an 06 Durango awd and was wondering if there are any lift kits advalible? I have not been able to find any. Also would a Dakota lift work or are the suspensions totally different?

Thanks for any help.

 

Try www.stylintrucks.com or www.autotrucktoys.com ,
FF

 

All i know is leveling the front with a simple twist of the torsion bars...that's what i did and fit 285/70 (just shy of 33's) with no problem at all.

 

Is it hard to twist the torson bars or would it be easier to buy the leveling kits that they sell?

 

You could buy a key to twist the torsion bars. Do a seach on this site as this is a common modification (upper black menu bar),
FF

 

10 min job in your very own driveway...if you level it right out (between5-6 full turns) you will need an alignment done.

I turned mine 5 turns.

 

Your truck looks sweet, are those the stock rims just painted?

 

Thanks man, and yes stock rims just painted.


1- lube the key bolts (maybe the day prior to the torsion twist)
2- take a tape measure somewhere to front of the vehicle and measure from the ground to your reference point on the vehicle. I went center of the front wheel well ground to top fender lip. This is to make sure if you do loose count you can refer to this, 1 full turn is roughly 1/4"
3- Jack the front end up
4- 20-21mm socket (it's one of the two)
5- count each full turn 5-6 (your choice)
6- lower the D back to the ground
7- check your reference point on both sides to make sure they are the same, if they are not adjust accordingly.
8- If they are pretty much bang on then stand back and admire the new D.

I would then consider some 285/70 Tires, they are just shy of 33's. If you are like me and mainly drive pavement light snow and light mud than i would DEFINITELY go with the BFG All Terrains. But it comes down to personal taste, I hope this made sense and if anyone else has something to add feel free.

Post pics if you go through with it, i like pics!

Cheers James

 

Duratron, that is...simply...Gorgeous! I have an '06 in the Patriot Blue. I want the same general style rims and tires you have. Its simply beautiful. I love your color too.

 

You forgot to mention on that lift when you increase the tire size you need to recal the speedo for accuracy. If not then 2 issues: 1. You risk tickets. 2. Your odometer is off and you kill the value of the truck for resale/trade-in