35" tires on 3" lift?

[tjfbball01]

quick question.

on a 94 ram 1500 4x4

if i do a 3" rough country suspension, will i be able to fit 35x12.5x15 tires on a 15x10 with 3.75" backspacing?

 

[Johnn123]

Not gonna work. Need 5" minimum with wheels with 4" back spacing iirc. 9" wide wheel at least.

I wouldnt recommend a rough country lift, you could piece together a better lift for the same money. Stacked blocks are a terrible way to lift the rear, I dont care what anybody says otherwise, and rough country is notorious for blocks. You're gonna need a track bar drop bracket or an adjustable trackbar for 3" lift to prevent death wobble, which the rough country kit doesnt offer.

Also gonna need 4.56 gears to properly run 35" tires. Stock gears will burn your trans or rear end out... Also with 35's, be prepared to replace front end parts a lot.

 

[Dodge96Ram]

Im running 33"s on 15x10 wheels and stock suspension with zero rubbing. Why would a 35 not clear with a 3" lift?

 

[MoparMagic'00]

the biggest issue ive HEARD of is that if you are wheeling with 35s and anything less that a 5" there isn't enough travel in the suspension to properly clear... If you are really set on 35s like i am I would personally consider a 3/4 front and rear conversion thus providing stronger axles, beefier suspension, better ride, lower gears, and iirc 3/4 gives approx 2.5-3'' lift over 1/2 ton... with this and maybe a coil spring spacer (not recommended just for budget issues) I would think that 35's are do-able as long as youre not going to rough off road..

 

[Andler2008]

I have a question john. Where are you finding lift coils, track bar, pitman arm, control arms, and AAl/shackle flip for around/less than $800?

 

[dodge dude94]

^Friends. lol

 

[Merc225hp]

the biggest issue ive HEARD of is that if you are wheeling with 35s and anything less that a 5" there isn't enough travel in the suspension to properly clear... If you are really set on 35s like i am I would personally consider a 3/4 front and rear conversion thus providing stronger axles, beefier suspension, better ride, lower gears, and iirc 3/4 gives approx 2.5-3'' lift over 1/2 ton... with this and maybe a coil spring spacer (not recommended just for budget issues) I would think that 35's are do-able as long as youre not going to rough off road..

No more like 1.75-2.50 inches at best. 35's can fit with no lift just depends on how much you want to cut up your fenders.

 

[Johnn123]

http://www.summitracing.com/dom/parts/sja-d30/overview/year/2001/make/dodge/model/ram-1500 - springs
http://www.summitracing.com/dom/parts/sja-fldr54/overview/year/2001/make/dodge/model/ram-1500 - rear leaves
http://www.summitracing.com/dom/parts/pof-106-10044/overview/year/2001/make/dodge/model/ram-1500 - adjustable track bar
TGC: 00-01 Dodge Ram 1500 / 00-02 Ram 2500/3500 3.5-8" Lift Drop Pitman Arm - pitman arm
http://www.summitracing.com/dom/parts/tfy-d3i-002/overview/year/2001/make/dodge/model/ram-1500 - upper arms
http://www.summitracing.com/dom/parts/tfy-d3i-003/overview/year/2001/make/dodge/model/ram-1500 - lower arms
http://www.summitracing.com/dom/parts/slf-85283/overview/year/2001/make/dodge/model/ram-1500 - front shocks
http://www.summitracing.com/dom/parts/slf-85159/overview/year/2001/make/dodge/model/ram-1500 - rear shocks


Not a bad lift kit there, not the best of the best but better quality then rough country and total cost is about $820 plus shipping. You could spend the extra hundred bucks for a track bar with no ball joint and do even better. $920 still damn good price for a better lift then spacers and blocks. I dont think im forgetting anything in that list haha. Im not even sure youd need the upper arms on a 3" lift, I think just the lower arms will properly center axle. Search around for used parts, nothing wrong there if theyre in good shape and will cost you even less.

 

[98blackbeauty]

you lift will work perfect for your wheels and tires. I have a 98 body lifted 3" on 15x10 with 35x12.50x15's the only place i rub is when i hit a deep rut and the wheel is cut hard i hit the bumper plastic a little.. but that is partial to the way my bumper sits

 

[DodgeHimRamHer]

I wont tell you to not run a rough country i just dont recommend it. I peiced together my own 3/3 lift, and im on 36's with no rubbing. 16.5x9.75 4" backspace.

 

[MIKE177]

Stock 2500 on 325/65/r18 (35s). Does rub a little but that will be taken care of with a hammer!