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Old Dec 13, 2009 | 07:53 PM
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im looking to get eagle alloy 186s they have -11mm offset and 4"backspacing will they fit on a dakota with a 2" leveling kit. they are 16x8s and $101 dollars. also if anyone has these wheels what do you think about them
 

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Old Dec 13, 2009 | 07:59 PM
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i had them on mine but with the leveling kit i still could only fit 247x75's with out rub, but thats with a mud tarreins,still have them sitting in the garage with brand new toyo m/t's on them...
 

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Old Dec 13, 2009 | 08:03 PM
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here is what it looked like

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Old Dec 13, 2009 | 08:05 PM
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was it the 16x8 because mine are 16s and if i put the lift on it i would be able to put bigger tires on so did they rub or did it just come close
 
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Old Dec 13, 2009 | 08:09 PM
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yes, 16x8... the stock tires might clear, the 245's had no rub at all, i tried a 267x75 and had major rub
 
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Old Dec 13, 2009 | 08:14 PM
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also i am putting the roughcountry lift on with the extra shocks for the back have you heard how good it is
 
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i havent heard anything about it yet
 
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Old Dec 13, 2009 | 08:32 PM
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Originally Posted by forestwcat
also i am putting the roughcountry lift on with the extra shocks for the back have you heard how good it is
I'd recommend doing a search of this section on them, I remember a few people saying the shocks were too long. Found this right off, there's a lot more threads that came up too:

Originally Posted by MonkeyWrench4000
Also, if you get the Trailmaster kit, dont order the RC kit for the rear, the shocks are about 8" too long, and arent really for our trucks. Its crazy that they sell them with a kit for the dakota, they are too long and dont really work well. Factory shock size can handle up to a 2" block. So if you plan on doing the rear, just get a rear block kit.
 
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altair your right the rear shocks are huge
 
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Does anyone actually know the OEM offset/backspacing for the 16" alloys? I might have to go out in the -30 weather and measure them. If I can find a nice set of aftermarket 16's that are dimensionally equal then 265/75's will clear and I'm sure a lot of people will be happy.
 
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