Mud Grapplers, Rockstars, Leveling Kit
Champion
Joined: May 2009
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From: Sylva, NC
Just spent 2 hours of my morning putting on 35" terra grapplers on my friends f-150. Lots of trimming involved. Now it has me wondering if 35x12.5 grapps will fit on my 05 ram with just a level. From what I hear the answer is yes but with slight rub. What exactly are they gonna rub on. Will they clear all the suspension components? What is the backspacing of a stock 20" rim and would a aftermarket rim with a 5 backspacing help at all.
If you are planning on running stock 20's you made need spacers. I run 1-1/4" bolt on hub-centric spacers. mainly for the look of the tires outside of wheel wells. The only rubbing I have is when turning, on the plastic in front and in back of the tire. can be cut or remolded or put a body lift on!
Veteran
Joined: May 2008
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From: Northern Illinois
As far as fitment, if you plan on ANY off-roading at all, then don't do 35" tires with just a level! If there is rub at full lock then how much articulation do you honestly think you are going to get when driving off road?
Unless you are a pavement queen and are just doing this for looks, then get 33's OR put an actual lift on your truck...
Unless you are a pavement queen and are just doing this for looks, then get 33's OR put an actual lift on your truck...
....or maybe its the king of the road...no wait thats Roger Miller, Damn it
Champion
Joined: May 2009
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From: Sylva, NC
well I have done some serious offroading with mine, and as long as you use your BRAIN you wont hurt anything! I have several witnesses that my truck will go places and has plenty of articulation. Going straight I have no rub, only while turning.
Watch this video starting at about 2:25 this will let you see the clearance. Not alot, but watch the back tires go up inside the fender!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H0tXO...eature=related
Watch this video starting at about 2:25 this will let you see the clearance. Not alot, but watch the back tires go up inside the fender!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H0tXO...eature=related
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Joined: May 2010
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From: Wisconsin
That was a sweet video it really shows how much flex you really can get out of your setup. I will let you guys know how they fit when they arrive and put up some pics. SMKNRAM you have been alot of help just to let you know. I did decide to get the rockstars for the nitto muds too. After I put them on I will decide on a body lift.
