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opus
Gen II
 
2/27/2001
18:59:42
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 Subject: 31,s and the v8
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Does anyone have problems with 31" tires rubbing on a 4x4 dakota with a 318?
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jgagnier
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2/27/2001
19:33:20
| RE: 31,s and the v8
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I have stock 31's on my '97 4x4,318 with no problems!
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Nick
DakotaEnthusiast
2/27/2001
23:10:05
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Only problem I have is I find myself making my dads jeep look bad.
Really no problems what so ever.
1997 Dodge Dakota Sport 5.2-V-8
Duel Exhaust, Growler Mufflers
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matt
Mechanic
2/28/2001
03:01:39
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What year is your truck? If it is prior to the new body style you need to crank the torsion bars up alittle bit. They will fit though, have put them on a 92 with no problem but the truck had the torsion bars cranked up.
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opus
Gen II
2/28/2001
17:02:23
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Its a 92. Does cranking the torsion bars wear out any of the front end parts?
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matt
Mechanic
3/01/2001
02:31:34
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No it does not wear parts. It will make the truck want to follow the ruts in the highway alittle more than now. After you crank them up make sure and align the truck
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BILL KEMP
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3/01/2001
11:55:56
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I HAVE 31 INCH COOPER DISCOVERY;S ON MY 1996 DAKOTA CLUB CAB 4X4 WITH A V6 AND THEY DO RUB ON THE INSIDE WHEN I TURN FULL LOCK RIGHT AND LEFT SIDE BUT JUST A BIT
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Manuel
GenIII
3/02/2001
14:05:04
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My 31's rub a little when the wheel is turned all the way. They are 11.5 wide though, instead of the stock 10.5. I have heard bad things about cranking the torsion bars. I beleive there are a few posts in the past about this. You may want to look into that further before you decide to do that.
Manuel J Baca
98 Sport
5.2 4x4
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matt
Mechanic
3/02/2001
14:34:36
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I would not tell some one to do something to there truck if it was bad for it or dangerous. It is not bad or harmful in any way to adjust the torsion bars, that is why they put adjustment bolts on them. I am not telling any body to crank them all the way up and bottom them out, there by lifting there truck, over 2 inchs. I do believe that I have alittle knowledge about dodges and any kind of automotive mechanics, since I worked as a dodge mechanic for eight years and an airplane mechanic for 2 years, not only that but I also have one year of automotive schooling and two years of college for aviation.
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Manuel
GenIII
3/02/2001
16:20:33
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Matt, I did not mean to insult you. I do not claim to be an expert. It just seems that this has been debated before on this message board, and by mechanics I have spoken to, and the conclusion was the opposite. I, myself, wouldn't do it because I've heard enough cons about doing that. A Dr. shouldn't feel insulted if his patient wants a second opinion. People should make informed decisions, and thats all I'm advising. I didn't mean to offend you.
Manuel J Baca
98 Sport
5.2 4x4
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matt
Mechanic
3/03/2001
02:23:23
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No insult was taken. I want people to be aware of way I say somthing and were I have gotten my info. As far as the cons to cranking the torion bars up. There is only one. thats you have to have the truck realigned or put up with it darting all over the road do to the caster being out of wack. the torsion bar is just a peice of spring steel that takes the place of the coilspring or leafsprings, and cranking up the torsion bars is just like having your leafspring rearched. The bars are mace to take this and a hole lot more.
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hojo
GenI
3/03/2001
11:58:58
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I have a 2001 4x4 with the v-8 and I have stock 31s. I was going to ask the same question about adding 32s. Anyone do this?
Steve
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matt
Mechanic
3/03/2001
14:21:14
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I have 33 baja claws on my 2000 and a three inch body lift. I think the 32s will rub the front bumper a lit not sure
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Manuel
GenIII
3/03/2001
14:44:21
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I've met a guy who put the 32 11.5s without a lift. They do rub.
Manuel J Baca
98 Sport
5.2 4x4
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davey777777
Unregistered
3/04/2001
06:02:55
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I have cranked my torsion bars hard because i have a snow plow and the truck was bottoming out..only raised it an inch or so but it had no adverse affects. ieven bought new bars before i did this...truck is an 88
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Hofmeister
Dodge Dakota
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8/10/2007
00:57:56
| RE: 31,s and the v8
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i have a 2001 4X4 quadcab and i was wondering how big of a suspension lift will i need to fit on 33's? And can any one possably tell me the same on 35's?
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run her ruff
Dodge Dakota
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2/06/2008
13:16:34
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yep i got a 95 V8 4x4
my 31 mudders hit the front cross member
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