Feedback and suggestions on lift package

dirtystick · Mar 4, 2011

Updated Package - Thoughts/Input/Suggestions?

6 inch Crossmember/Knuckle Lift Kit with ES3000 Shocks - $1384
Same as below

Goodyear Wrangler DuraTrac LT315/70R17 - 4 X $264
Overall Diameter 34.4 Inches

XD Series Matte Black And Machined Addict - 4 X $187
17X9, 5 on 5.5 Bolt Pattern
Backspace 4.5 in

The Below is the Original Post

So after getting input from people the below is the kit I have put together to get things going. Please any feedback or suggestions is helpful as I want to do this right from the start.

6 inch Crossmember/Knuckle Lift Kit with ES3000 Shocks - $1384
Lift Height: 6 Inches
Front Lift:Spindles/Knuckles
Front/Rear Crossmembers
Compression Struts
Front Sway Bar Spacers
Bump Stop Extensions
Steering Correction: Not Needed
Extended Length Brake Lines
Rear Lift: Block/U-Bolt Kit
Shocks: Rear ES9000 Shocks
Shock Boots Not Included
Max Tire Size: 35X12.50
Wheel Size Range (Inches):18-20
Wheel Width Range (Inches):8-9
Min-Max Backspace (Inches)4.0-4.5

Goodyear Wrangler DuraTrac LT315/75R16 - 4 X $242
Overall Diameter 34.6 Inches

Rock Crawler Series 152 Gloss Black Street Lock Wheels - 4 X $127
16x8, 5 on 5.5 Bolt Pattern, Backspace= 4.25 in

RubberFrog · Mar 4, 2011

I run that same procomp kit. My only complaint is that it increased my turning radius.

As far as the tires, you can't run 16" rims on a ram.

03MopaRamman · Mar 4, 2011

Yeh, Rims (2nd Gen Only).

dirtystick · Mar 5, 2011

So what sizes can I can? Also, I am curious as to why I can't run a t 16" rim.

bigtigga84 · Mar 5, 2011

The calipers and rotors are too big to go any smaller. If you crank the wheel all the way either direction and feel/look at the tire that is turned in, there is very little room with stock 17's.

dirtystick · Mar 5, 2011

Will a 17" wheel be fine/work with a larger tire, more back spacing and a lift kit or should I stay with a minimum 18" wheel?

Sorry to be posting so much, but trying to get a package together by March 12.. if so I can get $500 off the install price of the lift so... yea.. trying to hurry, but still do things right.

RubberFrog · Mar 5, 2011

17" rims work just fine.

dirtystick · Mar 5, 2011

I updated the original post with new info

Marx · Mar 5, 2011

IMO 18" rims look better and don't cost much more

The Assassin · Mar 5, 2011

+1 go with an 18"...and thank us later.

dirtystick · Mar 5, 2011

Yes, but you have to keep in mind it isn't just a wheel size change it also is a tire size change

Current
Goodyear Wrangler DuraTrac LT315/70R17 - 4 X $264
Overall Diameter 34.4 Inches

XD Series Matte Black And Machined Addict - 4 X $187
17X9, 5 on 5.5 Bolt Pattern
Backspace 4.5 in

Suggested
Goodyear Wrangler DuraTrac LT295/65R18- 4 X $272
Overall Diameter 33.1 Inches (Loss of 1.3 inch increase of $32)

XD Series Matte Black And Machined Addict 4 X $220
18X9, 5 on 5.5 Bolt Pattern (Increase of $132)
Backspace 4.5 in.

Now while $164 may not seem like a "lot" of money when I am already spending 3200 before install adding on more for nothing more than a large rim and a smaller tire seems like a waste... unless I am missing something.

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