Dave,
Don't despair, I've actually *seen* 33" tires on a lifted '94 Dakota. From
what I remember, they fit just fine without fender trimming or a body lift.
Unfortunately, this was before I got my Dak and I didn't know I was supposed
to crawl under there to carefully check out how he had it set up.
The catch? They were BFG AT in 33x*9*.50. Most 33s I've seen are 12.5"
wide, these were 3" more narrow. Helps the tires tuck up into the wheel
wells.
I can't say if this truck was ever taken off the pavement or not. But I did
see it a few times on the street in Orem, so I know he had them on there for
quite a while. From what I could see, they were just fine for street use.
They looked like they belonged on the truck (instead of the silly-looking
tiny stock tires). From what I understand, if you can get the tires to work
for the street, it's not much of a stretch to make them work for the trail.
My goal is to get 33x10.50 Swamper Radials on my '95. If that doesn't work
out, BFG makes the MT in 33x9.50. I figure if I'm going to go to the
expense of lifting it, I'm not going to accept anything less than 33" tires.
You can get 33s on a Samurai with a 4" lift, fer cryin out loud.
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Jason Bleazard http://www.bleazard.net Toronto, Ontario
current: '95 Dakota Sport white 4x4 Reg. Cab 239 V6 5spd
current: '98 Dakota Sport black 4x4 Club Cab 318 V8 Auto
RIP: '95 Dakota Sport black 4x2 Club Cab 239 V6 Auto
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet4.buffnet.net
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet4.buffnet.net]On Behalf Of
> Killerdak@aol.com
> Sent: Tuesday, August 17, 1999 11:15 PM
> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> Subject: DML: Body lifts or fender trim for a GEN II Dak
>
>
> Ok, I've got a '96 4x4 Dak which I plan on lifting with the
> Trailmaster 4"
> supension lift in a few months...my goal (eventually) is a locked
> and lifted
> rock-clearing trail machine, so I want to put 33" BFG MT's on there, no
> smaller.
>
> I'm thinking that to get 33's on without rubbing I'm either gonna have to
> trim out the fenders somewhat and edge off with aftermarket flares (my
> preference), or put a 1-2" body lift on top of the 4" suspension lift.
>
> I know Trailmaster makes a 3" body lift for Gen II Daks, but I
> don't want to
> have that much, just 2" body lift max...(only if I must)...can I use 2"
> generic spacers, or do I need to use a kit specific to my truck? (I'm
> unfamiliar with the needed hardware) If so, are there other body lifts
> available?
>
> Or, has anyone actually put their Dak under the torch and opened up their
> fenders? The back ones look easy but the front end doesn't have too much
> space to play with...I'm really tempted to do this...! But then
> I've gotta
> find some nice flares to fit and cover up all the cut edges...
>
> Any opinions welcome...!
>
> ____________________
> Dave Kilian
> Clayton, NC
> '96 Dakota CC Sport 4x4 3.9L 5-spd
> 2" Rear spring lift, front T-bar crank, 30x9.50 BFG AT's, Brush guard w/
> Hellas, Tow hooks, Tool Box, Sunroof, Cobra 18 CB, 4' Firestik II, Alpine
> 6-disc CD Changer/Head Unit/amp, JBL speakers, Rhode Gear bike
> mount, and a
> white dog named Jake in the passenger seat. 75,000+ miles.
> In progress: custom-welded rock rails!!!
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