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Tony
Dodge Dakota
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11/12/2004
13:27:00
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 Subject: Bigger Tires Require Lift?
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My question is very simple:
I am purchasing a '98 Dodge Dakota 4WD Club Cab with stock wheels, and I would like to increase the size. I would like to jump to 31's probably 12.5 rather than 10.5 but I need to know if that should actually be done with a lift kit as well?
Does anyone have a photo of a truck like such without a lift?
I'm at stage 1: purchase, so I need whatever advice you can give. The budget isn't too large right now, but I'm looking at about 3k to put into this deal.
I appreciate all the knowledge everyone shares on this site, it is very helpful. I'm looking to tap into that now....
I'm all ears....
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chaximus
Dodge Dakota
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11/12/2004
13:52:40
|  RE: Bigger Tires Require Lift?
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Well i believe you can fit 31x12.5 tires on a stock dakota....but not entirely sure with the stock wheels though. You can pick up a set of American Racing 767 black steel wheels with maybe 3.5" backspacing for less than $300 and no need to worry about a lift. I always find that those wheels look good on a dak ;)
If you plan some wheeling, then go ahead and lift it, if not, u can do it without a lift.
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Tony
Dodge Dakota
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11/12/2004
14:44:53
| RE: Bigger Tires Require Lift?
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Ok so the follow up question I guess would be about performance. I plan on having the speedometer calibrated with the larger tires, but will there be a huge impact with my stock gears? Do I need to plan on upgrades there as well?
This trucks is going to be used for light off road farm stuff, and showing off around the neighborhood.
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chaximus
Dodge Dakota
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11/12/2004
17:54:46
| RE: Bigger Tires Require Lift?
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Well, it depends on what gears you have. I'm sure 31's will not do any noticeable difference. Going to 33 or higher will need regearing. Don't stock 4x4's come with 31's? I had the v-6 2wd dakota with 3.55 gears and had 31x10.5's on there with no difference in power.
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