im wanting to lift the truck so i can fit 36x13.50x20 IROKs on my truck, i have an "02 1500 2wd quad cab with the 4.7. i was wondering how much i would have to lift it to clear them, im wanting to use the stock 20s that come on a dodge for them? would those rims work or would i need diff ones, nd ideas o a good lift for it?any info would be gret,thanks

 

If you look here https://dodgeforum.com/forum/3rd-gen-ram-faqs/188406-tires-size-and-fitment.html
it says you need a total of 4'' to clear 36's but i recommend getting a 6'' lift from rough country http://www.roughcountry.com/dodge_2wd_02-05_6.html
its pretty cheap but i think your going to have to get new wheels for that tire because i think stock wheels are 20x9(correct me if im wrong) and the tires are 13.5 in wide so i recommend a 20x10 with at least a 4.5 backspace

 

thanks, thats good news. i was lookin somewhere else and found a yota using 20x9 rims with the same tires, but im not sure about the back spacing on the stock ram rims. also would it be easier or better to do a 3 in body lift adn 3 in suspension lift?

 

if you want, i dunno if it would be easier per say cuz instead of doing the suspension once, you have to tear apart the suspension then the body....kinda sucks if you ask me, and you can fit the tires with the stock rims, BUT they will wear on the inside faster than the outside..ive got 15/9 rims on my yota with 35-12.50's and the center is gone with about 1/2 tread on the sides..

 

thanks , i jus might go wit a full sespsension lift if my budget allows me too

 

Im running 36s on mine with a 7" lift.

 

you will need more than a lift and tires ..you will need to re-gear definetly . and beef up the engin with a tuner ect . a 4.7 with stock gears = poor mpgs and slow as a dog. them tires are heavy in that size.

 

true dat

 

Yep, without gears that thing will be a dog turning 36s.

As far as the lift goes, you don't have front CV's, so I don't see a need for you to go combination suspension/body lift. In a IFS 4x4 truck, doing the combo helps keep the angle of the CV axles at more of a stock level. The higher the angle, the more stress is placed on them.

Now, I am by no means an expert on 4x2 suspensions, but I don't see where a 6" suspension lift would be a negative for you.

Now as far as 4" goes, this is 4" of suspension lift on my truck. It's a 4x4, but should give you an idea as to the look and clearance. I have 35" tires, but as you can see, 36" tires would fit.

 

i appreciate it yall! wat gears would you recomend me getting? and i plan on beafin up my engine too. maybe switchin it out down the road btu thats in a whole other kayak

--oh and i love that truck too