thinking about doing the following to the truck
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thinking about doing the following to the truck
I been wanting a useable 4x4 that can double as a daily driver if need be. Not that it will be except during hunting season, but just in case.
My plans are as followed:
-6 inch lift (unfortunly have a 3 inch body lift)
-bumpers to where I can move the winch from front to back
-16.5 rims and 37s (unsure if I really need beadlocks)
-compressor on board my truck maybe hiding in a toolbox with other tools
-got to decide to weather or not to leave it coil spring or go to a leaf spring front axle
-beef up the dana 4x4 and rear end or just axle swap it.
-new seats with harness(s)
and if you think I left anything out please tell me I will have to do some research on it, but Im going to try to do it all myself.
My plans are as followed:
-6 inch lift (unfortunly have a 3 inch body lift)
-bumpers to where I can move the winch from front to back
-16.5 rims and 37s (unsure if I really need beadlocks)
-compressor on board my truck maybe hiding in a toolbox with other tools
-got to decide to weather or not to leave it coil spring or go to a leaf spring front axle
-beef up the dana 4x4 and rear end or just axle swap it.
-new seats with harness(s)
and if you think I left anything out please tell me I will have to do some research on it, but Im going to try to do it all myself.
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I been wanting a useable 4x4 that can double as a daily driver if need be. Not that it will be except during hunting season, but just in case.
My plans are as followed:
-6 inch lift (unfortunly have a 3 inch body lift)
-bumpers to where I can move the winch from front to back
-16.5 rims and 37s (unsure if I really need beadlocks)
-compressor on board my truck maybe hiding in a toolbox with other tools
-got to decide to weather or not to leave it coil spring or go to a leaf spring front axle
-beef up the dana 4x4 and rear end or just axle swap it.
-new seats with harness(s)
and if you think I left anything out please tell me I will have to do some research on it, but Im going to try to do it all myself.
My plans are as followed:
-6 inch lift (unfortunly have a 3 inch body lift)
-bumpers to where I can move the winch from front to back
-16.5 rims and 37s (unsure if I really need beadlocks)
-compressor on board my truck maybe hiding in a toolbox with other tools
-got to decide to weather or not to leave it coil spring or go to a leaf spring front axle
-beef up the dana 4x4 and rear end or just axle swap it.
-new seats with harness(s)
and if you think I left anything out please tell me I will have to do some research on it, but Im going to try to do it all myself.
Leaf spring front would be fun, should be easier to lift then coil spring...
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Get a front mount hitch receiver, and a receiver mount for the winch. Run the wiring to both ends, using the quick disconnects. (they are available online, there are some for jumper cables that would work just as well.) Run FAT wire.... bigger than what you need. Then you can move the winch to the end of the truck that is most convenient. Bear in mind, some winches, with the mount and such, can weigh close to 100 lbs.
38's are going to kill your axles in short order, they just aren't designed to deal with tires that big, on a truck that heavy. 35's are about as big as you should go on the stock axles.
There are MANY options for onboard air. Including Engine driven compressors...... (good for using air tools and such on the trail. Will air up tires in short order.) Don't forget a good sized tank. (2 to 3 gallon, or even a couple 2 gallon tanks.)
Gonna lose the body lift? (wouldn't hurt....)
38's are going to kill your axles in short order, they just aren't designed to deal with tires that big, on a truck that heavy. 35's are about as big as you should go on the stock axles.
There are MANY options for onboard air. Including Engine driven compressors...... (good for using air tools and such on the trail. Will air up tires in short order.) Don't forget a good sized tank. (2 to 3 gallon, or even a couple 2 gallon tanks.)
Gonna lose the body lift? (wouldn't hurt....)
Unless you plan to run less than 10 psi and rock crawl, you don't need beadlocks.
Why 16.5's? Just curious. Unless you are looking at 8 lug axles and want to run humvee double beadlocks I see no reason...
Are you good/experienced with fabrication? If not, you should have someone who has done that stuff before around if you intend to do something like a leaf spring front end conversion.
You will need at least 4.88 gears in whatever axles you plan to run, if you decide to go for 37's. I would personally run 5.13's, but if you keep the stock axles, 4.88's is the max you can use in the Chrysler 9.25 you have out back. Speaking of axles, I wouldn't bother with the stock ones if you plan to do any real wheelin' with the truck. People do run 37's on them, but things go snap pretty easily at that size. You might want to look into a 60/60 or 60/70 swap out of a 2500. Pretty simple swap.
Good luck!
Why 16.5's? Just curious. Unless you are looking at 8 lug axles and want to run humvee double beadlocks I see no reason...
Are you good/experienced with fabrication? If not, you should have someone who has done that stuff before around if you intend to do something like a leaf spring front end conversion.
You will need at least 4.88 gears in whatever axles you plan to run, if you decide to go for 37's. I would personally run 5.13's, but if you keep the stock axles, 4.88's is the max you can use in the Chrysler 9.25 you have out back. Speaking of axles, I wouldn't bother with the stock ones if you plan to do any real wheelin' with the truck. People do run 37's on them, but things go snap pretty easily at that size. You might want to look into a 60/60 or 60/70 swap out of a 2500. Pretty simple swap.
Good luck!
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Im researching everything right now, but thinking on staying with 35s and upgrading the axles anyway. I just wanted to go to the 37.5s cause they are available about a hour from me for 325 a set.
I dont want a engine driven compressor That way if I need to remove it I can. I will more then likely do some motor work on the truck and go threw the trans a good bit. I think I can handle the winch moving, but will have to cross that bridge when I get there.
The lift I might get rid of, but only after I decide what tires and so fourth Im going to run with it.
I dont want a engine driven compressor That way if I need to remove it I can. I will more then likely do some motor work on the truck and go threw the trans a good bit. I think I can handle the winch moving, but will have to cross that bridge when I get there.
The lift I might get rid of, but only after I decide what tires and so fourth Im going to run with it.
This part confuses me. Did you mean 16.5" wheels? or 37.5" tires? If you really meant tires, that is a really good deal (assuming they are new...)
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Unless you plan to run less than 10 psi and rock crawl, you don't need beadlocks.
Why 16.5's? Just curious. Unless you are looking at 8 lug axles and want to run humvee double beadlocks I see no reason...
Are you good/experienced with fabrication? If not, you should have someone who has done that stuff before around if you intend to do something like a leaf spring front end conversion.
You will need at least 4.88 gears in whatever axles you plan to run, if you decide to go for 37's. I would personally run 5.13's, but if you keep the stock axles, 4.88's is the max you can use in the Chrysler 9.25 you have out back. Speaking of axles, I wouldn't bother with the stock ones if you plan to do any real wheelin' with the truck. People do run 37's on them, but things go snap pretty easily at that size. You might want to look into a 60/60 or 60/70 swap out of a 2500. Pretty simple swap.
Good luck!
Why 16.5's? Just curious. Unless you are looking at 8 lug axles and want to run humvee double beadlocks I see no reason...
Are you good/experienced with fabrication? If not, you should have someone who has done that stuff before around if you intend to do something like a leaf spring front end conversion.
You will need at least 4.88 gears in whatever axles you plan to run, if you decide to go for 37's. I would personally run 5.13's, but if you keep the stock axles, 4.88's is the max you can use in the Chrysler 9.25 you have out back. Speaking of axles, I wouldn't bother with the stock ones if you plan to do any real wheelin' with the truck. People do run 37's on them, but things go snap pretty easily at that size. You might want to look into a 60/60 or 60/70 swap out of a 2500. Pretty simple swap.
Good luck!
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The tires are are texarkana at the ammo plant. military rejects just like the ones on pirate4x4 for 400 a set.
I will stick to what I got now cause my brother is telling me the axles cant handle it also. Dang it will take time, but it will get there.
I will stick to what I got now cause my brother is telling me the axles cant handle it also. Dang it will take time, but it will get there.
Well, since you are asking for opinions, mine is that you should stay with the factory suspension design. When built right, it can perform very well. Lifts and parts are readily available to make it great. Leafs are simple and strong, but why mess with a good thing? Also, for your intent, I think it would make for a better daily driver setup.