Thanks Bernd,
So, the suspension lift increases your ground-clearance. If I were to
get a 3" or 5.5" suspension lift, do you know or know how to figure out
what the largest wheels/tires I could use? Does the suspension lift help
at all in fitting in larger tires?
So for 4-wheelin'... I guess you would want to get a suspension lift for
increased ground clearance and also a body lift wouldn't hurt either
since you could increase your ground clearance a little more by being
able to put on larger tires??
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Brian D.
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"Bernd D. Ratsch" wrote:
>
> Body Lift: Only gives extra clearance for larger tires. Shifter
> modifications are sometimes required as well as bumper relocation brackets
> (included with most kits). Only install when larger tires cannot fit under
> stock wheel wells and no more than 3" unless cosmetics are not an issue.
>
> Suspension Lift: Allows extra clearance to the undercarriage as well as
> added suspension travel. Ranges are from 3" - 5.5" on current '97-up
> Dakota's. Better handling (for a 4x4) is also achieved due to stiffer
> spring rates.
>
> Most companies do not recommend Body and Suspension lifts installed
> together due to the overall center of gravity affected. (Turning sharp
> corners "like you used to" are a big No-No.)
>
> I personally run both 2" Body and 3" Suspension with 32" tires and have not
> seen any adverse side effects with the exception of the obvious cornering
> issues.
>
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