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Old 02-06-2013, 10:42 AM
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I have a 06 dodge with a 2.5" leveling kit. I want to run 35 12.50 mud grapplers on stock 20 rims. Do I need spacers?
 
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Old 02-06-2013, 12:49 PM
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Ok man you really shoulda looked first haha, theres a gazillion threads about this. Spacers would work for the fitment, but it is very bad for your suspension (puts a lot more wear on the smaller parts). It would be better if you bought new rims that had at least -12mm offset (4.5in backspacing). I've been in the same position as you and this might not make sense at first. I forgot to mention, if you do 35's with spacers your tires WILL rub - not good. Use the searchbar on here and search the words "offset" and "backspacing", you will find a lot more information from those threads. You also might just wana add 33's because with a level, 35's won't look as good all smashed up in the fender well, but that's just my opinion .
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Is your truck a 4x4 or a 2wd? If it's a 2wd I believe that fitment is a tad bit easier
 
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Old 02-06-2013, 01:15 PM
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Ok man you really shoulda looked first haha, theres a gazillion threads about this. Spacers would work for the fitment, but it is very bad for your suspension (puts a lot more wear on the smaller parts). It would be better if you bought new rims that had at least -12mm offset (4.5in backspacing). I've been in the same position as you and this might not make sense at first. I forgot to mention, if you do 35's with spacers your tires WILL rub - not good. Use the searchbar on here and search the words "offset" and "backspacing", you will find a lot more information from those threads. You also might just wana add 33's because with a level, 35's won't look as good all smashed up in the fender well, but that's just my opinion .
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Is your truck a 4x4 or a 2wd? If it's a 2wd I believe that fitment is a tad bit easier
4wd. I Definitely want the 35's. I guess what I'm asking is is the 2" spacer too much or will it work
 
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Old 02-06-2013, 02:30 PM
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4wd. I Definitely want the 35's. I guess what I'm asking is is the 2" spacer too much or will it work
Yes it will work. It will rub though and your truck will ride a lil more rough. check out the link below for every possible spec about fitment.
https://dodgeforum.com/forum/3rd-gen...dodge-ram.html
 

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Originally Posted by gHEMImorePower
Yes it will work. It will rub though and your truck will ride a lil more rough. check out the link below for every possible spec about fitment.
https://dodgeforum.com/forum/3rd-gen...dodge-ram.html
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Old 02-06-2013, 08:55 PM
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No problem, hope it all works out for ya
 
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Bilstein 5100s are a better choice then spacers. So would 17" wheels instead of the stock 20s.
 



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