getting open country MT 35's will I have issues?
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Finally got them put on and they look awesome! They only stick out from the fender about 2-3" and the new rims fit perfectly. I was also pleasantly surprised with the amount of fender gap, I was worried it would look stupid without a lift but it looks decent. Took it through over a foot of wet snow and the tires tore it up!
The weather is going to be crappy for a few days but once I get it cleaned up I'll snap a few pics.
Now I need to decide on a lift, I think I'm going to go with around 4" of lift, anybody have a 4" lift that they like?
The weather is going to be crappy for a few days but once I get it cleaned up I'll snap a few pics.
Now I need to decide on a lift, I think I'm going to go with around 4" of lift, anybody have a 4" lift that they like?
I believe Hammer has a 4" lift he is quite happy with...I have a fabtech 6" on mine, which is really only 5.5", its perfect for me. probably more $$$ than a 4" would be though.
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From: Albany, NY
hey,
It's best to go with a new offset rims. Also get rid of the 20's and go for 16's this does a couple of things. It make your truck look a little bigger, you get better ride quality and its a hole lot cheaper then buying 35" with a 20 inch rim. I have 325R60/20 and they were @$425 a piece. (CDN). If i was to do it over, proper 16 inch rims and sell the 20's. Thats just me though.
04 Dodge Ram 1500 5.7
6inch lift-rough country
325R60/20 BFG all-terrainT/A KO
It's best to go with a new offset rims. Also get rid of the 20's and go for 16's this does a couple of things. It make your truck look a little bigger, you get better ride quality and its a hole lot cheaper then buying 35" with a 20 inch rim. I have 325R60/20 and they were @$425 a piece. (CDN). If i was to do it over, proper 16 inch rims and sell the 20's. Thats just me though.
04 Dodge Ram 1500 5.7
6inch lift-rough country
325R60/20 BFG all-terrainT/A KO
Can't replace the stock 20's with 16's. Must use 17's or larger because the calipers. They used large brakes on the newer one;s.
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But the Rancho is built strong, a complete welded box sub-frame. The lesser expensive 6" kits use just a crossmember. Because the Rancho is overbuilt (IMO) it is as much money as most 6" kits, even more money than some of the "bargain" 6" suspension kits...
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From: Angola, NY
wow redbeard, your truck looks great, although I still prefer 17" rims. how much clearance do you have between the tire and the bumper or fender with the front wheels at full lock?
I was told 35's, even with a level kit, would rub so i orddered 33's instead.
I was told 35's, even with a level kit, would rub so i orddered 33's instead.
