The Rancho lift is a very thorough kit with very good step-by-step directions, although
you do need to grind some pieces. I didn't do mine, but read through the instructions.
I wouldn't attempt it unless you feel capable and have a garage which you can leave it sit
overnight. Also air tools and a hydraulic lift would be nice.
-Mike Brown
Pasadena, MD.
97-Dakota Club Cab,5.2L, 4X4, 7" Lift, 35"x12.50" BFG A/T.
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-----Original Message-----
From: Sandman [mailto:sandman@swconnect.net]
Sent: Wednesday, June 07, 2000 10:06 PM
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
Subject: Re: DML: lift, tires, etc...
I was looking at the Rancho 3" for my truck. Looks like a pretty good lift and
they say it'll fit 33x12.50 tires no prob. Tuff Country also makes a 5.5" lift
for them that also looks pretty good, I've talked to several people who way
with a little fender trimming it'll fit 35" tires. Several people also
informed to watch out if installing it myself because the directions are almost
impossible to understand and that some fabrication is required even though they
say it's not needed. You can fit 32s on your stock rims if you don't mind a
little rubbing. I have 31x10.50R15 Super Swamper SSR Radials on mine and they
rub pretty bad when turning sharp. I wanted 33x12.50 but the guy at 4 Wheel
parts told me the only way I could fit them was by getting aftermarket rims
with a really big offset and trimming my fenders quite a bit. I have a 3 inch
bodylift too.
xjruss@excite.com wrote:
> Does anyone have any experience or info on the Rancho 3" lift for the 97-99
> 4x4 Dak? What any other lifts? Also, will bigger tires fit without any
> lift?
>
> -thanks
> Russ
> '99 CC SLT 4x4 5.2
>
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