Well, 31" diameter to 33" diameter will raise the axle 1" (the radius would
be 15.5" and 16.5" if the measurements were perfect, which they aren't, but
1" difference is pretty close anyway).
The tires that will fit on the 15x8 wheels depends on how wide the tires
are. BFG makes the Radial All Terrain and Mud Terrain in 33x9.50, which
would definitely fit. Interco makes the Super Swamper TSL Radial in
33x10.50, which would also definitely fit. As far as I know, 33x12.50 tires
won't quite squeeze on 8" rims. Well, it's not recommended, anyway. Most
manufacturers I've seen recommend a minimum 8.5" wide rim for 33x12.50.
Personally, I'm not a big fan of body lifts, since you aren't lifting the
frame (except the bit of clearance the tires buy you). I'm going to wait
until the truck is paid for and then get the suspension lift. Just my
preference.
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Jason Bleazard
current: '95 Dakota Sport white 4x4 Reg Cab V6/3.9L/5spd
current: '98 Dakota Sport black 4x4 CC V8/5.2L/Auto
RIP: '95 Dakota Sport black 4x2 CC V6/3.9L/Auto
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet4.buffnet.net
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet4.buffnet.net]On Behalf Of
> fawcett@uism.bu.edu
> Sent: Saturday, February 20, 1999 2:43 PM
> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> Subject: Re[2]: DML: Suspension lift vs. Body lift
>
>
> AMEN! I've been toying with the idea of a body lift 'cause they're
> cheaper... If I went with a body lift to fit 33's that would give me 2
> more inches of overall clearance over my stock 31's, no? But I'd
> need new
> wheels to accommodate the bigger tires or are the 15x8's wide
> enough?? If
> I need new tires, wheels (including the spare) and the body lift
> is ~$2,000
> in the ball park? If I don't need wider wheels does ~$1,000 seem about
> right?
>
> If I need the whole package (and my numbers are about right) I might hold
> out for a suspension lift, but a $3k entrance fee is damn hard to justify!
>
> Tom
> ______________________________ Reply Separator
> _________________________________
> Subject: re: DML: Suspension lift vs. Body lift
> Author: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net> at smtpout
> Date: 2/20/99 12:52 PM
>
>
> Good Topic ! (well, at least for us 4x4's)
> My opinion is that I wish a few more aftermarket companies would
> make some
> suspension lifts!
> Suspension = lots of $$$
> Body lift = low $$$
>
> As far as I've seen, Trailmaster makes the only aftermarket
> suspension lift
> for the Daks (at least for the old body) and that one is big $$$
> for kit &
> installation (something like $3000?). A few more body lift kits
> out there. I
> might get the Cepek 2" bodylift this summer. Then I can at least beef the
> tires up to 31's or 33's to get a little more ground clearence.
>
> Unfortunately, this topic goes back to the usual Mopar fan beef. Nobody
> wants to make quality aftermarket goods for Mopar products. It seems just
> about anyone with a machine shop is in the Ford & Chevy parts aftermarket!
>
> Anyone know of good kits (or tricks) to increase the suspension
> articulation
> for the Dak 4x4's?
> (other then buying a Jeep!)
>
> Duff
> '95 SLT 4x4 CC 318 4spd/OD - 3.55 LSD
> MSD 6AL - MSD Blaster Coil
> MSD 8.5 wires - K&N FIPK - F&B Stage I TBI
> -------------
> Original Text
> From JPM699@SMTPGATE (Jason&Sarah) {Jpm699@email.msn.com}, on 20/02/1999
> 12:30 PM:
> To: DAKOTA-T@SMTPGATE {dakota-truck@buffnet.net}
>
> Let's chat about the Pro's and Con's of a Suspension lift vs. a Body lift.
> All opinions would be welcome!
>
> Jason
> 98 CC, 4X4, 318
>
>
>
>
>
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