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Old Sep 18, 2011 | 11:28 PM
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Yes it's possible but requires some body work.
I posted some picks in a photo album.
https://dodgeforum.com/forum/members...ums-tires.html
Was not too sure about taking a zip disc, welder and grinder to my 08 but it worked out real well. Still going to install a 3" body lift in the next few months along with a whole list of other crap. ;>)
 
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Old Sep 19, 2011 | 12:49 AM
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Looks good man. Im gonna have to do what you did on the steering stop. My 275/65/18s rub on the frame
 
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Old Sep 19, 2011 | 01:43 AM
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im not back in the states yet but my roomate says that with my new rims i have som rubbing on the frame to at full turn with my 285/75- 16's. i'll have to see how bad it is for myself. fixn to leave here soon i cant wait to get back to my Dak!
 
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Old Sep 19, 2011 | 02:38 AM
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this guy is pro. looks good
 
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Old Sep 19, 2011 | 04:46 AM
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Looks real good man
 
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Old Sep 19, 2011 | 04:34 PM
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I want to get 275/65/18's, i currently have a 2.5" level and 2.5" rear blocks......not sure what ill have to do though until i put them on. Im thinking some trimming up front and maybe a steering stop?
 
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Old Sep 19, 2011 | 04:37 PM
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Nicely done though man, looks good
 
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Old Sep 19, 2011 | 08:25 PM
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Originally Posted by 08XDakota
I want to get 275/65/18's, i currently have a 2.5" level and 2.5" rear blocks......not sure what ill have to do though until i put them on. I'm thinking some trimming up front and maybe a steering stop?
I'm not sure but I had to remove quite a bit of fender at the front. A small jig saw trim of the lower 6" of front bumper but the big part was the rear of the opening. I don't think you can do this without the Bushwacker flares to cover up the mod?
I suppose you might modify the original little mud flap, flare, lower fender thing to work.
Probably not need the steering stop if they are on stock wheels as mine just rubbed a bit.
I'm new to the third gen stuff so I don't know what others are running without modifications but staying a inch lower in profile sure would save a lot of work.
 
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Old Sep 19, 2011 | 08:38 PM
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Ok sounds good thanks
 
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Old Sep 19, 2011 | 10:11 PM
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Pictures of the Dakota Dually? And your 08 looks great, I need to do something to keep my tires from rubbing my frame. I only have 265/70/17 but have wheels that stick out a bit and somehow makes my tires rub.
 
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