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295, 305 or 315...whats the real story?!

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Old Jan 11, 2009 | 04:10 PM
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+1 I used a heat gun to remold my wheel wells on the front and I have no rubbing at full turn or full travel! Problem solved.


Did you use the same method of using a block of wood in between the tire? And what kind of shocks did you upgrade to if any?
I used a 4" PVC cap with aluminum tape on it so it wouldn't stick to the wheel well liner when it was hot. I just heated it up until it was soft and pushed the cap to it to stretch the plastic. Worked great, it just takes a while. And make sure you check behind the wheel well liner for wires! Don't want to melt them!

I got my shocks at www.topguncustomz.com

I got the rough country shocks for about $115 for all 4. When you purchase them you can specify that you need some for 1"-5" lift and you can choose the color of the boot to match your truck.
 
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Old Jan 11, 2009 | 04:20 PM
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Originally Posted by TANKZ400
I don't know much about 295 or 315 but 35's will fit with a 2 kit and 1/4 spacers they will actually fit with out the spacer but the tire rubs just the slightest bit.
How much did your spacers + leveling kit cost you?
 
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Old Jan 11, 2009 | 04:26 PM
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Originally Posted by ried69
How much did your spacers + leveling kit cost you?

I got 3" leveling keys off ebay for about $60+ shipping. And I have off set wheels so I didn't have to use spacers.
 
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Old Jan 11, 2009 | 04:29 PM
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I used a 4" PVC cap with aluminum tape on it so it wouldn't stick to the wheel well liner when it was hot. I just heated it up until it was soft and pushed the cap to it to stretch the plastic. Worked great, it just takes a while. And make sure you check behind the wheel well liner for wires! Don't want to melt them!

I got my shocks at www.topguncustomz.com

I got the rough country shocks for about $115 for all 4. When you purchase them you can specify that you need some for 1"-5" lift and you can choose the color of the boot to match your truck.

I would like to get some polished aluinum or stainless shocks. And what is the differance from regular shocks and nitro shocks and what differance do resivour shocks make?
 
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Old Jan 11, 2009 | 05:14 PM
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Originally Posted by dodgenitto
I got 3" leveling keys off ebay for about $60+ shipping. And I have off set wheels so I didn't have to use spacers.
Any brands for that? I looked I don't remember where for a 2" or 2.5" leveling kit, and it was around $80 for it.
 
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Old Jan 11, 2009 | 06:04 PM
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i have 305/60/17 stock wheels cranked TB and all is working fine
 
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Old Jan 11, 2009 | 07:05 PM
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Originally Posted by TANKZ400
I don't know much about 295 or 315 but 35's will fit with a 2 kit and 1/4 spacers they will actually fit with out the spacer but the tire rubs just the slightest bit.
I am getting a lot of different answers again. Lets keep in mind that since its an 04 I have IFS and not a solid axle. With a 2.5 inch leveling kit what size tires can i put in safely and with ones will rub?
 
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Old Jan 11, 2009 | 07:08 PM
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Originally Posted by caliboy@heart
I am getting a lot of different answers again. Lets keep in mind that since its an 04 I have IFS and not a solid axle. With a 2.5 inch leveling kit what size tires can i put in safely and with ones will rub?
His truck to my knowledge is a 1500 also, and he has the IFS. But most all people will have different beliefs, and some of it might also be between different brands of tires and their sizes.
 
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Old Jan 11, 2009 | 07:14 PM
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I am going to buy the Nitto Terra Graplers. So, would the 305's fit fine?
 
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Old Jan 11, 2009 | 08:44 PM
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you can fit 35x12.5 with 1/4 inch spacers and a 2.5 inch leveling kit. you have an 04 with torsion bars unlike the 06+... so you need leveling keys not the regular leveling kit. you can just crank your torsion bars up to get the level for FREE....
 
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