I have a 99 ram 1500 4x4 and have 295/75/16's on my truck right now I actually just bought them a few days ago and I am noticing they are rubbing on the lower control arm when the wheel is turned to steep. I have been thinking about a lift kit and would like recommendations on what type of lift is best? What would be the best and cheapest way to go I am looking to lift 2-3''? Would I need to replace the control arms on it since they are stock if I go with a 2-3'' lift?

 

Only need to replace control arms if you go over 3".

Lift won't stop the rubbing on the control arms. Need wheels with less backspacing, or, different control arms for that.

Leveling blocks could get you 2-3" without any issues.

 

i have the same size tires on my truck. i went out and got some wheel spacers and they no longer rub on that lower trac bar. hope this helps

 

If I don't replace control arms with the 3" lift wont the front axle get off center of the wheel well

 

It doesn't move real far..... side to side centering might be more of an issue. (but, it won't move far that direction either.)

 

You wont have a problem with the axle being off centered but you may have an issue of the axle pulling pulled back towards the cab. For sure anything over 3" will be an issue.

 

I wanted to put a mild lift on my truck to clear 285/75/16" tires. I went with 2" lift Skyjacker coils up front (I believe Rough Country also makes 2" lift coils for our trucks), and a 2" lift long add-a-leaf in the rear (I believe they were from Trailmaster; part #R1530). I prefer the long add-a-leafs over the short ones. They're harder to install, but I think they're worth it. On my truck anyway, I got exactly 2" of lift at both front and rear (measured at the center of the wheel wells), and was very pleased with the results.

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/TRA-R1530/

And no need for an adjustable front track bar with just a 2" lift.

I know on my Jeep TJ there are some adjustable bolts on the axle that can limit how far your tires can turn - you might check to see if that might help stop your tires from hitting on sharp turns.

Be careful about putting just a spacer or taller coil on the front. Think of your truck's frame as a see-saw, with the pivot point at the rear axle. If you lift just the front (often referred to as a leveling kit), it will actually put the rear bumper lower (I used to run a 1.5" spacer up front - that's how I know).

Here's a picture of the truck with the 2" lift and 285/75/16" tires:

 

Edited your post so just the pic shows.

Nice lookin' truck.

 

Thanks for doing that! Since I was talking about the lift I wanted to somehow show the OP what it looked like.

The truck is about 200 miles shy of turning 200,000 miles.

 

I am about 10K miles behind you. And mine doesn't look NEARLY that good..... (in fact, I don't think the word "good" would even be used, unless it was followed immediately by "and rusty"......)