Tony, have you got your Tuff-Country kit in yet? I called them trying to get
info or a phamplet on it and they referred me to the article on the Durango.
Can you tell us, that are curious, what is coming with the kit. Is it a
complete, ready to go kit? Also in reference to the 33" tires you plan on
putting on your 8" wheels, are these going to be 33x12.5x15 tires? I've noticed
that Mickey Thompson recommends a 8.5"-11" rim, and I've seen different info on
BFGoodrich needing either a 8" or 8.5" rim for the same tire (all in reference
to 33x12.5x15). I too would like to stay with the stock wheels, but am afraid
of rolling the 33"s off the rims.
Any info is well appreciated.
Mel
>
> > Not installed yet - ordered it last Friday (6/11) direct from Tuff-Country
> > (800-288-2190), with a 10 day delivery. It was right about $1250 (don't
> > remember what shipping ran). They have always been rated very highly in
> > the
> > Off Road mags, (Rancho has too), but you're right, 3" ain't gonna make
> > room
> > for 33" tires on the stock 8" wheels - and I want 33s and I want to keep
> > the
> > stock wheels (powder coat is good - polishing shiny aluminum wheels
> > sucks).
> > If you want new wheels anyway, I did read a while back that the Rancho kit
> > and aftermarket 10" wheels with 2.25" backspacing should clear 33s - but
> > watch your bearings, that's putting them pretty far off center (isn't
> > it?).
> > The T-C kit is way stronger than the stock components, and you can still
> > align to factory specs. Bigger bonus is you get a good lift without any
> > mods
> > to the driveshafts and its all bolt on. 4Wheel & Off-Road had an article
> > on
> > installing the kit on a Durango - it looked really tough with its butt up
> > off the ground, and the bigger meats really enhance the look of the rig.
> >
> > Tony Angelo
> > '99 Solar Yellow Sport, CC, 4X4, Bed Rail/Light Bar, Grill/Brush Guard,
> > soon
> > to be 5.5" Tuff Country Lift and 33" Goodyear MTs on the stock wheels
> > (love
> > that powder coat!!)
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