Just bought my first vehicle, a 1998 Dodge 1500 4x4! Looking for some advice.
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Just bought my first vehicle, a 1998 Dodge 1500 4x4! Looking for some advice.
Hey guys I'm new to the forum and seeking advice about lift kits and tires on my 1998 1500 4x4 5.9. I recently bought my truck at a really good price and still have some wiggle room in my budget, so I want to lift it. What's the biggest size of a tire will fit in on my truck with a 5'' lift while still having good suspension travel? Or what size a lift and tire do y'all recommend? Lastly, what engine mods do you guys recommend?
Thanks, Grayson.
Thanks, Grayson.
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Welcome and congratulations!
How many miles on everything should really tell you where to spend money, but there are general items known for these trucks.
Take some time and read around this forum for ideas. There's a lot of knowledge here over twenty plus years. Basic issues: proper tune up, plenum gasket, dash, steering, auto trans.
As for lift: 3" with 33s, 5" with 35s, 7" 37s. Anything over 285s you'll really need gears which are more than the truck cost probably. Anything over 35s the axles should be upgraded or get a 2500.
How many miles on everything should really tell you where to spend money, but there are general items known for these trucks.
Take some time and read around this forum for ideas. There's a lot of knowledge here over twenty plus years. Basic issues: proper tune up, plenum gasket, dash, steering, auto trans.
As for lift: 3" with 33s, 5" with 35s, 7" 37s. Anything over 285s you'll really need gears which are more than the truck cost probably. Anything over 35s the axles should be upgraded or get a 2500.
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