Hello! I recently purchased an '01 Ram 1500 4wd for my 19th birthday. I am looking into the Rough Country 5 inch lift kit to pair with 35s. I love the way this setup looks. My truck has the 5.2L engine and I'm just wondering if I would be able to use 35s with the 5.2. I don't, and almost certainly won't, be towing anything. I mainly use the truck for hauling and as DD. I was also wondering what options I have instead of adding a block rough country gives me in the rear. I've seen somewhere that i can use an AAL part. What exactly would I need?

Thanks for all your help!!

 

Best thing to do and obtain a decent ride is a shackle flip. The truck will be a dog with 35s so don't expect to pass anyone or any gas station

 

Naturally when going to bigger tires you should also change the gearing (ring and pinion).

 

i run 295/75/16 on mine and it is terrible, pretty have to drive with overdrive off anything under 50 mph. up hills is a struggle. that tire size is just about a 33 inch tire. i couldnt imagine running 35 inch tires on stock gearing. hope this helps

 

Put 4.56 gears in the axles and it will be fine.

 

Thank you, I love the stance of your truck! Is it stock wheel offset/backspacing? And I've opted to go with the upgraded gearing. Thanks for your help!

 

Who are you taking to? You can quote them so they see the comment

 

Thanks for letting me know!!

 

Oh goodness, I thought a quick reply to a post would auto quote it. Thanks for letting me know

 

No problem! I always recommend a gear upgrade but im running 40s on stock 3.55 gearing