Trailmaster lift & wheel order progress report

From: Killerdak@aol.com
Date: Tue Oct 26 1999 - 17:17:40 EDT


ok, I've been calling a bunch of places all day to order the Trailmaster 4"
suspension lift (genII) and so far Summit has the best price, 1279.39
shipping included.
options are the SSV shocks (included), front skid plate (76.39), and single
steering stabilizer (56.69) for a grand total of (1412.47). its a chunk of
change but considering several other places wouldn't even sell the lift
itself for less than 1400 I guess its a pretty good deal...I'll probably end
up ordering it from them...

finding wheels and tires however has turned out to be a huge pain in the
arse, finding 6 on 4.5 bolt pattern...so far the most readily available are
Weld typhoon, Scorpio, and Roadhawk 15x8 (3 5/8 backspace) but they are
expensive, about $200 ea. plus a wait due to backorders...

A less expensive (and in-stock) option I've found is the American Eagle type
058 (or 589) depending on which part # you're looking at, the rep at American
Eagle said it was the same...they have the 058 available in a 15 x 8 6/4.5
pattern with 3 1/4 backspace...cost is around $99 each...much more reasonable
since I want 5 wheels (that's a $500 savings right there)...my question is if
TM suggests 3.75" backspsace with a max of 4.75", is a 3 1/4 Backspace
acceptable then? that's about the best I can find without spending a lot more
cash...

the best prices with 33" tire combos were at Dick Cepek (only if I buy with
Dick Cepek Radial MC2 mud terrain tires though) or at RV Performance with BFG
MTs...

Summit sells both the wheel and tire separately but not mounted...would it be
cost effective to have them mounted an balanced at a local shop? any insight?

opinions for other 15x8 wheel alternatives also welcome...thanks!!!

____________________
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, Saris
roof rack, custom-welded rock rails, and a white dog named Jake in the
passenger seat. 83,000+ miles.
http://csclub0.cs.fredonia.edu/WWWProfile/dakota/XzDn9Nl7vFo8M/



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