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bassfreak0405
Dodge Dakota
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2/08/2005
18:31:37
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I have a '98 dak, 2wd cc. I already have a 3" fabtech lift, 2" PA bodylift and 15x8 eagles alloy 589's with 3.25 BS. Everything is just waiting to be put on. Now i did search this sight numerous times but i keep getting mixed reviews on whether to go with 31, 32 or 33's. some say that 33's rub like hell and others say they dont.I'm thinking that 32's would be my best bet but do you guys think that i will rub to much with 33's or have to trim my entire inner fender. Any help is appriciated
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John
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rivermaniac
Dodge Dakota
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2/08/2005
22:58:22
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the 32 will be no rubbing , the 33 will rub especially on the inner fender back ....... Just trim , if done right wil look good .....
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bassfreak0405
Dodge Dakota
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2/15/2005
22:03:42
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So if i go with the 32's with no rubbing would the truck still look good? Im just worried that they will look to small for the lift. thanks for the reply Im just trying to get this right so i dont have to try and return anything.
John
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J-Rod
Dodge Dakota
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2/15/2005
22:36:56
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here is mine with 32 MT's, it is 4x4 with a 3 inch body lift so it should be close to the same height as yours 
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Walt_Felix
Dodge Dakota
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2/16/2005
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With your truck being a 2wd, it naturally sits about 2-3 lower than a 4x4 at stock height. So for the sake of even comparison, lets compare your truck to a 4x4 with just a 3 lift assuming that your 2 body lift made your truck even with a stock 4x4. J-Rods truck would be a good example in this case as you are probably about the same height as he said..
J-Rod is has 32s on his truck but the major difference is hes using the stock 15x7 rims with the 5 backspace. If he went to a 15x8 with a 3 Ό backspace like you, I would bet he would get some rubbing on the leading rear edge of his front flares. With an 8 wide rims with only 3 Ό backspace, the tire is going to need about an extra 3-4 to pivot in the wheel well, plus an extra inch or two for suspension flex. I would guess that a 31x10.50 with fit no problem. A 32x11.50 should fit but you may or may not have some slight rubbing on the fenders during suspension flex. I think a 33 would require trimming.
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J-Rod
Dodge Dakota
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2/16/2005
22:03:54
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Walt is right but my rims are stock 15x8's(not 7). With the MT's they rub the frame just slightly at full turn, but don't come close to any of the fender. Your backspacing would probably make it so you may need to trim the fenders some, however, some guys here are running 33's with your backspacing and had to trim but it looks fine if done right.
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Bassfreak0405
Dodge Dakota
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2/17/2005
18:36:08
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So I will have to trim the fender on the metal or the plastic?
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J-Rod
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2/17/2005
19:34:48
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from what i have seen, any cutting that was done was on the bottom of the front bumper valance and maybe on the fender flare
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bassfreak0405
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2/17/2005
20:35:06
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ok, thats good. I didnt want to have to start grinding away any metal. I was also thinking that i might go the extra 15 bucks and get the 3" body lift so i will have an overall lift of 6" over the 32's
thanks for the replys
John
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Bassfreak0405
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2/19/2005
23:42:06
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Ok, I've made the final decision!!!! Here's the list so let me know what you think.
Truck: '98 Dak cc 2wd v6.
3" PA body lift.
3" Fabtech Suspension Lift
15x8 Eagle alloys w/ 3.25 bs
BF Goodrich 33x12.5x15 MT's
Let me know what you think, I did some rough measureing and i dont think ill have to trim any metal.
thanks for all the replys
john
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dude
Dodge Dakota
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2/21/2005
10:42:48
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That should be perfect for the 33s.
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Rivalry
Dodge Dakota
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2/22/2005
12:49:59
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It will fit, yes, but are you sure you want to run 33's on a 3.9? I imagine you're talking about one slow little truck....
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bassfreak0405
Dodge Dakota
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2/22/2005
15:28:24
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I dont think ill have a problem. I have 4.10 rear end and the truck just dynoed out about 51/2 months ago with 201 hp at the rear wheels.
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smackdaddy
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3/09/2005
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What did you do to the engine to get that kind of power?
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