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DurangoDude
Dodge Dakota
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6/30/2003
11:30:08
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 Subject: Durango 3" body lift w33" Ride stiff?
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Shooting for 3" body lift and 33" 12.5's on stock 16x8 rims.
1. Somebody told me this might look nice, but that the cornering would lean and the ride stiff. Can anybody describe the ride after doing this?
2. What is backspacing, is it cranking the nut on the torsion bars? What does that do? Sorry if this sounds like a dumb question, but even my friend who is a hard core 4-wheeler/diesel mechanic does not know what this means. Different terminology maybe?
Thanks for any info.
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gavin
Dodge Dakota
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6/30/2003
13:24:42
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I just put a 3 inch PA lift on my Dakota regular cab and 33" MTR's. To me, though I know a durango is a little different, it rides a lot better. I would reccomend buying new shocks,because your stock shocks suck. I got Pro Comp ES9000 and they feel great. I would also definetly get GY MTR's but there is a lot of good tires. All in all, it will look a lot better.
As far as backspacing goes, I can try to explain, but someone else could probably do it better. Backspacing is the distance from the center of the wheel(where you bolt on) to the back of the wheel. The smaller the backspacing, the farther out the tire will stick, vice versa.
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cop_out2000
Dodge Dakota
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6/30/2003
16:04:20
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D-dude - as far as the ride is concerned I would have to agree w/ gavin. You should replace the OE shocks. I put the Rancho RSX's on my 2000 Durango and love them. They make the ride alot better (little firmer & alot more stable). As far as the tire size I didn't really notice a big difference in that when I went from 33x10.5 to 33x12.5. My new wheels have a 3.25" backspacing and the 33x12.5 do rub, but i had to do some trimming. With more backspacing (4.0") you may not have to, but the trouble is finding our bolt pattern w/ that backspacing unless you want to go custom. With the OE wheels (5.5" backspacing) there is a good chance the 33x12.5 tire will rub on the frame at full lock.
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Todd
Dodge Dakota
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7/01/2003
12:11:01
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I saw a truck in one of these threads with 33" 12.5's on stock rims 8", 3" body lift.
So 5.5 backspacing means further out away from the frame than 3.5, or do I have that backwards?
Thanks
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forexfour
GenIII
7/01/2003
12:49:22
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Yes Todd you have it backwards. BS of 5.5 will be tucked in the wheel well more than a BS of 3.25".
33x12.5x15 will rub at full lock with the PA 3" body lift and stock BS.
Change the BS to 3.25" and you will change the turn radius of the tire preventing Frame rub with 33x12.5x15 but you now have a fender rub problem.
I say a full turn frame rub is better than a fender rub and especially if you off road and articulate, flex them.
Like Cop said 4" of BS would be best or 4.5 but you have to find some rims first then like them.
Never late for a Tee time or wheelin with my buddies! Always ready for both!!!Forexfour's home
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oyotaco
Dodge Dakota
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7/01/2003
12:55:31
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todd, you have that backward. this means the center of the rim is 5.5" from the rear edge of the rim, or the edge closest to the truck. the higher the number the deeper the wheel will sit in the wheel well, and closer to the frame. lots of this can be a trial an error situation. also with an 8" lift, everything is going to be different.
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DurangoDude
Dodge Dakota
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7/01/2003
22:19:49
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Appreciate it.
A lot to think about when you venture into this stuff. I am not hard core yet, I just want to be able to kinda' keep up with my buddies Toy's and Cherokees. Durangos are so long they bottom out pretty easily.
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Tracy
Dodge Dakota
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7/02/2003
14:15:13
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I have a 3" body lift on my 00 QC and the cornering is not that much different, but cranking the torsion bars to level out the truck and give me another 1.5" of clearance in the front did stiffen the ride. I really didn't notice that the lift changed the stiffness at all. I've yet to replace the shocks, but I'm sure that it would help the ride be less rough. Even with all that, I still has to trim a little bit of the front valance and plastic wheel well shield. Although my wheel backspacing is a good 1.5" less than stock ... the wheels stick out that much more. I'm fairly certain that gps_jetskier put 33x12.5 tires on his stock 16x8 wheels and didn't have a problem. I think he has an 02 QC, so you might want to look him up on here. You can check out my pics to help give you an idea what it will look like with the lift and tires.
~Tracy
'00 4x4 SLT QC 4.7 Auto 3.55LSD
3" Body Lift, BFG AT 33x12.5x15 on AE 15x8 149's, Cranked Torsion Bars, Gibson Dual Rear Catback, Stainless K&N Clone Intake, Relocated IAT, Powerslots Rotors & Hawk Pads, Autolite 3923's & Stant 180° T-stat #65358, T-Rex Stainless Nerf Bars
My Dak Pics
Future Mods: Adjusted TPS Sensor, Ported TB, Shocks
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McLaren
Dodge Dakota
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7/03/2003
23:21:39
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Anyone interested in buying four BRAND NEW Goodyear Wrangler MTR's? They are size 285.75 R16 (equivalent to a 33x11.50) and have not been used at all.
(if you want) The tires also come with four brand new 16x8 factory wheels from Dodge. These rims are in flawless condition as well.
I am selling this package because I have to trade my Dakota in for a car, and I don't really plan on fitting 33 inch tires on it. So take advantage of this deal because I intend to sell them at a bargain price. If you are interested please email me with questions/comments and I would be more than happy to reply. More pictures are available as well.
McLarenjeff@hotmail.com
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