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Question about my new wheels

Old Mar 20, 2009 | 08:21 PM
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Got my new wheels today I went with 285/60/18 for my 08 Ram quad cab and matte black delta wheels .They came from manufacturer and the wheel weights are in the back of rim is this normal? I put a 2in lift in the front today so I know I need to get it aligned but it seems kinda rough ride at 30 MPH steering wheel not centered Let me know what ya think have appt in the morning for front end
 
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Old Mar 20, 2009 | 08:26 PM
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well did you by new shocks or do you have the stock ones on still? stock ones cant handle the extra 2'' so it rides rough
 
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Old Mar 20, 2009 | 08:49 PM
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they can handle the evtra 2' but it will over extend on bumps a real pain in the *** because you feel it and hear it . get some re-locate brackets for the front shocks or just replace them with a bigger set....and lets see some pics!!!!!!
 
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Old Mar 20, 2009 | 09:05 PM
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The weights on the back are for balancing...its normal on after market rims
 
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Old Mar 20, 2009 | 09:15 PM
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weights are normal.

Shocks will most likely be over extended, and ride horribly. Suck it up and just buy some new ones. Being an 08, you probably dont need new shocks, but it would a step in the right directions.
 
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Old Mar 20, 2009 | 11:44 PM
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Yea you can ask any shop to put them on the back, it doesn't matter. I have my dad put mine on the back, looks cleaner.
 
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Old Mar 21, 2009 | 12:15 AM
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I always have mine put on the back. It keeps the weights from chipping the clearcoat off of the front everytime they balance the wheels.
 
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