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Old Dec 17, 2008 | 10:28 AM
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If i want to put 285/75r16's on my 05 dakota quad cab will i need to torsion it up or will they fit regular?
 
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Old Dec 17, 2008 | 12:14 PM
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No, the biggest 16 inch rimmed tires that will fit under the truck are 265/70R 16s without rubbing. Roughly a 31 inch tire will fit without rubbing with a 2in leveling kit. Plus there are no torsions on the 05s and no after market suspension lifts...

Heres a good calc. http://www.1010tires.com/tiresizecalculator.asp

Hope that answers your questions
 

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Old Dec 17, 2008 | 12:56 PM
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No torsion bars...the suspension is sprung with those big black...springs hanging out behind the wheels.
 
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Old Dec 17, 2008 | 01:26 PM
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I have the TM leveling kit and 265/75/16s. Slight rubbing when turning right, while braking.
 
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Old Dec 17, 2008 | 03:38 PM
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thanks, i think i will go with a 3 inch body lift kit and then see if they fit , think that will work...or maybe a 2.5 level kit on top of that?
 
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Old Dec 17, 2008 | 04:22 PM
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Yeah a body lift will get ya the clearance ya need, a couple members have done it, coondog05 is one
 

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Old Dec 17, 2008 | 04:23 PM
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sweet thats what i needed to hear
 
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