33"s are usually 12.50 width. That means the sidewalls of the tire will
extend 2¾" beyond the outer edges of a 15x7 rim. That shouldn't be a
problem at all. Just remember that the tires are not only taller, but wider
and need that much more clearance when turning. Especially if your using an
offset rim.
Walter Felix
88½ Dakota Sport 4x4
WWW.GeoCities.Com/~Walter_Felix
-----Original Message-----
From: Chad <mcc@negia.net>
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Date: Saturday, February 20, 1999 4:27 PM
Subject: Re: DML: Suspension lift vs. Body lift
>I believe a 7 inch rim will hold up to 33's. I am not sure about an 8,
>but its definitely bigger than 33's.
>
>Chad
>
>fawcett@uism.bu.edu wrote:
>>
>> 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
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>> 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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