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3" body lift

Old Jun 29, 2011 | 10:47 PM
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im wanting to do a 3" body lift on my 04 ram. anybody know how big of tires i can clear. post pics please. thanks
 
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Old Jun 29, 2011 | 11:19 PM
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1500 or 2500/3500? 4x4 or 2wd? leveled, any lift at all? what size tires do you have right now?
 
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Old Jun 30, 2011 | 07:42 AM
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On a 2wd, it usually is not enough to fit 35s. You need to level the front susp AND do a body lift or do a complete 6" susp lift.

But answer Matt99's questions for more accurate info and welcome to the site
 
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Old Jun 30, 2011 | 12:04 PM
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1500 4x4. 2" leveling kit in the front
 
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Old Jun 30, 2011 | 12:05 PM
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tires are 33s
 
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Old Jun 30, 2011 | 03:02 PM
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That is sufficient to clear 35's although width could be an issue with the stock wheels (although there is more clearance than the '06+ coil over front 4x4s).

With the proper backspaced wheels, 35x12.5s will clear easily with a level/body combo.

You'll have about 4.5 - 5" of lift total up front. Mines with 4" of suspension lift, 35s on 4.5" backspaced wheels (although my "35 inch" Cepeks actually measure more like 34 1/4" tall):

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Old Jun 30, 2011 | 05:21 PM
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i always wondered what your truck looked like from the side hammer lol
 
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Old Jul 1, 2011 | 03:13 PM
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Sure is a whole lotta red too!!
 
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