my new to me truck

esiegel91 · Jul 18, 2014

2001 dodge ram 1500 4x4 sport off-road and im wondering what size lift I have? The owner says 2.5 rough country leveling kit but seems a lot taller than that..here's pics

jbmobbs · Jul 18, 2014

the off road edition trucks came out with a small 2 to 3 inch lift on them for factory....

esiegel91 · Jul 19, 2014

So do I account for the 2-3" plus the 2.5" level? Is it safe to say its at least a 4.5" lift? Could I fit 35" tires?

jbmobbs · Jul 19, 2014

heres my old dodge.....it has 35s.......you can definatly clear them lol

BBartow · Jul 19, 2014

Corrected. :Big Laugh:

jbmobbs · Jul 19, 2014

you messed up my virtual wheelie! HITLR!

BBartow · Jul 19, 2014

Did they add anything to the rear?

jbmobbs · Jul 19, 2014

BBartow said:
Did they add anything to the rear?

I was assuming the rear had blocks under it or something simple like that

BBartow · Jul 19, 2014

I was curious about how they set it up in the rear. Looking at RCX's website the 2.5" kit comes with front spacers and 2" rear lift blocks. OP probably has stacked blocks.

jbmobbs · Jul 19, 2014

BBartow said:
I was curious about how they set it up in the rear. Looking at RCX's website the 2.5" kit comes with front spacers and 2" rear lift blocks. OP probably has stacked blocks.

that's a safety hazard! :superhack:

BBartow · Jul 19, 2014

Oh I forgot to mention, that's a purty truck OP. :waytogo:

esiegel91 · Jul 19, 2014

BBartow said:
Oh I forgot to mention, that's a purty truck OP.

Thanks and turns out the previous owner left his reciepts for the leveling kit. Parts list as follows:

Univ. Ubolt kit x1
Lift block kit 2in x1
2.9 shock absorber x2
374 kit box x1
N2.0 shock x2

So am I lifted about 4.5 to 5 inches or no?

jbmobbs · Jul 19, 2014

4 to 5 inches yes.......you will clear 35s easy.....I have them on my dodge and its a 5 inch lift and I clear them easy

esiegel91 · Jul 19, 2014

jbmobbs said:
4 to 5 inches yes.......you will clear 35s easy.....I have them on my dodge and its a 5 inch lift and I clear them easy

Cool man thanks

BBartow · Jul 19, 2014

5" is usually recommended for 35s, you're close enough. Good thing is OREs come with 4.10s which isn't that bad with 35s. You might wanna give your steering and suspension a look before them though. Things like track bars tend to be worn out.

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esiegel91 · Jul 19, 2014

BBartow said:
5" is usually recommended for 35s, you're close enough. Good thing is OREs come with 4.10s which isn't that bad with 35s. You might wanna give your steering and suspension a look before them though. Things like track bars tend to be worn out.

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Ok cool thanks. I took a look under my truck and damn near everything looks as though it was replaces somewhat recently. But I will make sure everything is good to go before I slap new tires on it. What do you guys recommend for 35's? I plan to go off road but it doesn't rain much here in az and I drive a lot on the highway. .dont know if I should spend money on mud grapplers be a I like the sound and look of them but I know they wouldn't last long so what would you guys recommend

BBartow · Jul 19, 2014

Toyo Open Country M/Ts and Cooper STTs are my favorite. Good MTs that behave well on road with good life.

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WhiteExpress · Jul 19, 2014

I'll also throw in for the Goodyear Duratracs. They have received a lot of love.

Back to the OP. that truck is beautiful!

Merc225hp · Jul 19, 2014

You need a track bar bracket or an adjustable trac-bar for that lift. Make sure the front diff is centered under the body. Look into this before you put new tires on it. Also having a drop pitman arm would go a long way in saving steering linkage parts.

Nice truck op.

I second the Cooper STT tire they are a great tire.

jbmobbs · Jul 19, 2014

if your on the money saving side like I am op I just bought general grabber at2s last month and they ride like a dream, haven't been stuck (when I should of been) and very quiet on the road lol but the cooper stt is a great tire as well just has a lil road noise

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