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Old 02-26-2006, 10:52 PM
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Hello I am new

I have a question...I have a 1997 sport ram 1500 5.9 liter V8 4x4 ext cab...tire size is 285/75/16

the question is ...will the so called 2 inch leveling kit for the front stop the annoying tire rub noise if I level it? I bought this truck a few

months ago with the oversize tires....Thanx in advance for the responses................
 
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If they're rubbing on the actual frame, I don't think the leveling kit is gonna help you much. Are you running factory rims?
 
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well I guess its the a frame I dont know like I said only when i turn all the way...yes 16 in stock alloys
I have read that the 2 inch lift allows 35 inch tires so the ones I have I think are 32-33
 
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Default RE: tires rubbing frame when turning hard

Mine do that as well. I got some new rims and tires so the offset of the new rims should take care of my rubbing. As to your tire size ? above me that is jst how tall the tire is not how wide so it really wont matter if its 32-35 or w/e its the width that matters so the 35's wil still rub.
 
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My guess it that its rubbing either on the inner fender or on the lower control arms. Lift might help but some offset rims will be best.
 
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Ya mine rubs on the control arm.. I can feel where the tires have rubbed it enough it made the slightest indention in them.
 
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yes is control arm...thanx for the replies...so will the Daystar's 2 Inch Polyurethane Front Coil Spring Spacers are the perfect way to

lift and level your Dodge Ram, allowing you room to fit up to 35" Tall Tires.

2" lift on the front of your Dodge will level the truck out and the Polyurethane Spacers act as a spring giving you a smooth ride.

The Kit is easy to install and fits in the same location as the stock Coil Isolators. This kit can be installed with normal hand tools in a couple of hours and does not require replacing shocks.

in the front work?
 
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If it's rubbing on the control arm when you turn, then them fitting height-wise really isn't your problem. [>:]

I agree with Socha...you need rims with less positive offset to stop the rubbing...or narrower tires.
 
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Default RE: tires rubbing frame when turning hard

Yeah, you can fit a 35" tall tire, but it doesn't say anything about width Unless its really bad I would just laeve it how it is, assuming its not REALLY bad or anything.
 



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