okay so i have a black dodge ram 1500 with 33 inch tires and a leveling kit already put on it. i would like to have it bigger but i dont really knowwhat to do cus im new to the whole truck thing. i was wondering if i could put a lift on with the 33 inch tires or would it be better to first get bigger tires and then lift it?

 

Depends on what you want and are willing to spend. You could do a 3 inch body lift for 3 400 bucks and fit 35s easily. Or you could go into the 1k range and get a suspension lift, which is better if you use you truck offroad occasionally. How big do you want it?

 

4x4 or 4x2? 35x12 may fit with some wheel spacers and your level, but will look "stuffed" in the wheel wells.

 

I've got 35s on 2 inches in the front that's it, and it looks pretty mean. Alot of room in between well and tire is silly lookin in my opinion..

 

Too little room in the wheel well decays functionality, causing the tire to hit suspension and body components during articulation and turning.

 

I just put 35/12.5/17s on my 2004 2500 4wd Crew Cab Long bed. I get a rub at the last 1/2 inch when I turn the steering wheel all the way. I don't have any lift at all, and I love the way the tires fill the wheel wells up. That being said, I have been doing a lot of research lately on doing a 2" lift/level because when I tow I need that last 1/2". There are two ways of doing it. One way is sticking blocks in the shock towers and under the springs, or under the body to raise everything up. That way does nothing for the ride, it just gives you clearance. On the front end you are just stretching out the stock coils and shocks by 2”. On the back you will be moving the springs up about 1.5” from the axel.
The other way, and IMO the better, is to work with the suspension. This involves new coils, and sway bar end-links for the front, blocks or springs for the back and new shocks all around. It is more expensive but you end up with a better set up for your truck. You might also want to look at an upgraded steering stabilizer set up. I have noticed with my 35s that there is a lot more movement when rolling down the highway.
As to doing the tires or the lift first I would say flip the coin. If you do the tires first you may find they don’t rub at all, and if they do just figure out how far you can turn before they rub.

 

12 inch of lift on my 04. Anything can be done but the OP needs to come back and answer a few Qs first.

 

I have an 2004 Dodge Ram 1500. I want a 3" lift with a leveling kit. I have 33" Toyo Open Country tires, and 18" XD Monster wheels I went to the shop to get them put in with the lift, said it couldn't be done because of the year of my truck. Said I can only do 1" or 7", or get a body lift. Why can't I do the 3 with leveling kit?

 

Need more info. 2wd or 4wd

 

Letis_id I would check with a different shop if at all possible. Seems odd that they only give you those options. Maybe go back to the place you got the leveling kit from and make sure they gave you the correct parts.