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getting open country MT 35's will I have issues?

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Old 03-06-2009 | 11:56 AM
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Originally Posted by redbeardmcg
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?

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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Old 03-06-2009 | 02:55 PM
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got any pics of the new wheels/tires yet?
 
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Old 03-24-2009 | 09:51 AM
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Old 03-24-2009 | 10:48 AM
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truck looks great. the only thing i donnt like about tires sticking out is its hard to keep your ride clean. mines the same way. i am going to get pocket flairs sometime.
 
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Old 03-24-2009 | 11:39 AM
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Originally Posted by ericgreendodge04
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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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Old 03-24-2009 | 01:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Redone4x4
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.
I wanted to take any future temptation of going with tires bigger than 35's away, that was the biggest reason I went with the 4" kit.
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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Old 03-25-2009 | 06:43 PM
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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.
 



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