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01-19-2020, 08:54 PM
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Name: cerickson
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2006 dodge 3500 leveling kit
I am in need of a new set of tires for the wifes 06 dually. I'm wanting to jump up in size. Wanting to go with 286 70r 17. With this size will I need a level kit on the front or will they fit? I dont want them to rub.
As it sits I'm not a fan of the leveling kit cause to me it makes the front sit to high when hooked to a trailer. I will level it if I have to squeeze the tires under the front.
With 285's am I going to need the 2" spacer in the rear. Reason I ask buddy says I should be able to put the 285 under it without spacers. I think they will be a bit close for comfort. I know alot of it depends on what tire I choose on how the side walls are.
Side note the truck doesn't tow heavy very often. Bout once a year. Usually just tugging our pontoon to the lake. So it wont have a real heavy load. Figured I would ask the people that could shed some light on the subject with first hand experience. Thanks in advance.
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01-19-2020, 09:14 PM
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Name: ironmax
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Are you running stock sizes now?
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01-19-2020, 10:10 PM
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Name: cerickson
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Yes running stock tires on it now. Will be keeping the stock steel wheels with simulators on it.
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Mine: 2008 Dodge 3500 megacab 4x4 drw 6 SPD stick. Anarchy EFI, Flo Pro egr delete, 5" straight pipe, Edge cts2
Wifes: 2006 Dodge 3500 megacab 4X4 drw goerend auto, 4 inch straight pipe, S&B cai, FASS 150 pump, EFI live by Anarchy
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01-20-2020, 05:27 AM
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Name: bracker8040
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285’s will fit up front without a leveling kit, but the rears will want to rub on each other without a spacer.
IMO, a 1.5” spacer looks better on the rear with 285’s, but the downside to a 1.5” spacer is you will have to trim your studs. If trimming the studs is out, run a 2” spacer.
Double check outer wheel to stud clearance even with the 2” spacer as I have had a few studs that needed part of the pilot cut off to keep them from hitting the backside of the outer wheel.
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01-20-2020, 08:59 AM
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Name: CorneliusRox
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You might need different control arms to avoid rubbing at full lock if they're on stock offset wheels.
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01-20-2020, 09:11 AM
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Name: cerickson
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Quote:
Originally Posted by CorneliusRox
You might need different control arms to avoid rubbing at full lock if they're on stock offset wheels.
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Will check that out. Thanks. What are some good quality brands to look for.
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Mine: 2008 Dodge 3500 megacab 4x4 drw 6 SPD stick. Anarchy EFI, Flo Pro egr delete, 5" straight pipe, Edge cts2
Wifes: 2006 Dodge 3500 megacab 4X4 drw goerend auto, 4 inch straight pipe, S&B cai, FASS 150 pump, EFI live by Anarchy
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01-20-2020, 09:12 AM
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Name: cerickson
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bracker8040
285’s will fit up front without a leveling kit, but the rears will want to rub on each other without a spacer.
IMO, a 1.5” spacer looks better on the rear with 285’s, but the downside to a 1.5” spacer is you will have to trim your studs. If trimming the studs is out, run a 2” spacer.
Double check outer wheel to stud clearance even with the 2” spacer as I have had a few studs that needed part of the pilot cut off to keep them from hitting the backside of the outer wheel.
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Figured I would just go with the 2" to avoid the cutting of the studs. Pretty much my wifes pavement princess.
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Mine: 2008 Dodge 3500 megacab 4x4 drw 6 SPD stick. Anarchy EFI, Flo Pro egr delete, 5" straight pipe, Edge cts2
Wifes: 2006 Dodge 3500 megacab 4X4 drw goerend auto, 4 inch straight pipe, S&B cai, FASS 150 pump, EFI live by Anarchy
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01-20-2020, 09:45 AM
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Name: CorneliusRox
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Quote:
Originally Posted by cerickson
Will check that out. Thanks. What are some good quality brands to look for.
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03-10-2020, 09:20 PM
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Name: madowen
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My brother's ram 3500 dually has american force wheels with some 285's. No leveling kit. He just added 2" spacers and there's plenty of room between the tires.
Last edited by madowen; 03-10-2020 at 09:21 PM.
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