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Bubbles
Dodge Dakota
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5/29/2005
17:32:15
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 Subject: MPG With lift &33's
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How much of a mpg increase can I expect if I go from stock 31s to 33s with a 3" susp'lift.
99',clubcab,5.2L,SLT,4x4, 3.55 gears.
Thanx
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Levey
Dodge Dakota
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6/01/2005
00:56:51
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Probably none. Maybe no change. But most likely a slight decrease in MPG. Possibly a loss in power a little to with 3.55 gears.
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dkemm
Dodge Dakota
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6/01/2005
01:21:49
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I have the same truck, but 3" body lift.
You will likely see a decrease in mileage depending on the type of driving that you do.
If it is mostly highway on flat roads, you will see an increase due to lower revs. I live in NM, and in hilly country, lots of shifting happens. I actually got 17.5 actual mpg on a recent highway trip, but mostly in the 12-14mpg. I have a hypertech tuner to correct the speedometer / odometer for correct calculations. Without it, you can factor a 10% difference - you will be traveling 10% faster and 10% more miles per tank, so you will see a decrease in mpg (uncalculated). I am considering 4.10 due to the tire increase and mostly city driving....lots of stop and go. No perceptable power loss of power - can still tow, but depends on terrain. In 4wd country, I will typically use 4low for the steep loose rock stuff I encounter while hunting. Had no problem hauling out a large 6x6 elk with 4 hunters this past year...although the suspension would bottom out and tires rub (slightly on fender flares) on some of the steep turns.
Truck looks great with tires filling the wells now. I have BFG mud terrains 33x10.5 so I could use the stock wheels.
hope this helps.... I think I could actually have fitted the 33's w/o the body lift...if the rear suspension could handle the loads.
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Levey
Dodge Dakota
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6/06/2005
00:34:23
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dkemm, you got any pics of your truck with the 33x10.5 BFGs? I was looking at those but didnt know how the narrower tire would look.
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dkemm
Dodge Dakota
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6/22/2005
00:02:28
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Levey,
I do have some pics, but not posted anywhere.
send your email and I will send some...or try to get some posted to a link.
They end up looking a little taller due to the slimmer profile.
Let me know if there is a specific angle or shot that you want and I can facilitate that for you.
sorry about the late posting, just been busy.
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Heafus
Dodge Dakota
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6/22/2005
02:26:17
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I went from 265/75-16's to 285/75/16's only dropped 1 mpg, no change with acceleration, hope this helps...
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Heafus
Dodge Dakota
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6/22/2005
02:27:03
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Oh and a 6 inch lift, 3 body, 3 suspension...
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seth
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6/23/2005
14:13:16
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DKEMM could you email me some pics of your trucks too? im currently in iraq, and im not really sure what i want to do to my truck when i get back. i know i want a lift, but im not sure if i just want to get a body or a suspension...thanks a lot. my email is seth_drew21@hotmail.com
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dkemm
Dodge Dakota
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7/19/2005
00:43:51
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For those of you that asked for pictures of what 33x10.5 BFG MT's look like with a 3" BL, here you go. I finally got pictures posted. I hope you like. Until my gears change...I will only dream about 35's (need wheels then too).
-DK
http://dkdakota.homestead.com/index.html
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