Baby steps?

[88w100]

Just traded my lifted ramcharger for a bone stock 88 ram 5.2.
Only thing it has is has is 3 in body lift. I think I'm gonna tuck
larger tires on it but keep center of gravity low.

Any suggestions on upgrades for gear and Axel, suspension, etc.
I'm going for a "tonka" mud truck but able to flex some.

 

[crazzywolfie]

what size tires do you want to run? the stock gears and axles should be ok to run 35" or smaller tires but it might be a bit slower off the line.

 

[88rambigblock]

I say if you have dana 44s you might want to stick with 35's. but to fit the 35s if you are planning on doing any off roading I say at least put a 2 inch body lift. because flex has been the death of many fenders. lol

 

[WhiteExpress]

If you want to make it a mud truck, swap 1 ton axles under it. 1/2 ton axles just won't play nice with thick nasty mud.

When you do that you have a wide range of options
If the funds allow, a nice coil over setup for the front with radius arms would be pretty sick!

 

[88rambigblock]

although 1 ton axles are the best, the factory one should hold up well up to a 35 inch tire. any bigger however and you will definitely want to upgrade your axles to those off of a heavier truck. I have 3/4 tone axles in my 85 and it seems to hold up well to my 37s