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Old 10-26-2007 | 12:46 AM
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Sup everybody. Im currently thinking about getting an 08 Dakota sometime next year. I just wondered, will the 05-07 Leveling kit/coil spacers work on the 08s? I was under the impression the 08 changes were merely cosmetic and the new 4.7?

Also, once leveled with either a 2" or 2.5" leveling kit, whats the max size tire that would fit w/o a body lift?

Lastly, what is the stock backspacing of the stock 16x8s that come on the TRX4 package?

Thanks for the info.
 
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Old 10-26-2007 | 08:43 AM
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Its hard to say if the TM spacer kit will work with the 08. Its SUPPOSED to be all the same but when theres quite a few changes, even cosmetic, sometimes a company wont support it unless they get to test fit on the 08s. So you would have to actually take a look when it comes out, to see if its all the same.

The trailmaster leveling kit seems to give everyone a 1.5" lift. With that, you can fit 265/75-r16s which is around a 32" tire.

I have the leveling kit and some 2" leaf spring blocks, and im running the 265/75s with no rub. The rear never rubbed reguardless of the blocks. The front doesnt rub at all with the leveling kit.
 
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Old 10-26-2007 | 01:52 PM
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What kinda stock rake do the trucks have? Ive seen a 2.5" kit on ebay from a reputible company, but didnt know if thatd be too much.
 
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Old 10-26-2007 | 02:39 PM
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i think that 2.5 is the uniform leveling size to remove the rake
 
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Old 10-26-2007 | 03:15 PM
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i think that 2.5 is the uniform leveling size to remove the rake
Seems like most the TM kit Daks (2" stated ) seem to bring it just right (from what I have seen pics of) Depends also on spring age/wear etc. Could be 2.25, could be 1.75 according to the TM people. Apparently it is a YMMV.

Find out on Tuesday when mine arrives.
 
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Old 10-26-2007 | 05:18 PM
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Didn't measure mine before and after but it sits nice and level with the TM kit.
 



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