Backwoods Bumpers

After reading back through this, I think we are talking about two different types of spacers: wheel spacers and coil spring spacers. I could be wrong, but I don't think anyone was recommending wheel spacers. The coil spring spacers are the "leveling kit", which I am understanding that you already have. Just trying to clear up any confusion! To answer your question about the control arms, they can work stock or with a lift (if you get adjustable arms. Aftermarket control arms that are adjustable upper and lower will allow you to move your axle further forward. If you lift it more than the 2" leveling kit, you would also want to start considering an adjustable track bar. This allows you to recenter the axle side-to-side in the truck, since lifting it will pull it to the drivers side.

Here's my most simple way of attacking this: you have two main options for overcoming the rubbing at the back of your fender. 1) lift the truck until that point of the fender is too high to rub. However, when you do that, the axle is pulled to the left and back due to the geometry of the suspension. 2) get control arms that move the axle forward 1/2" to 1". Most Dodge trucks will clear 315's with a 2" leveling kit, and I've never seen one that won't clear with a 3" leveling kit. However, each truck is going to be a little different.

luke03cr

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firgod4

I'm not sure if this was covered yet but what is the wheel tire combo u have I know you said 305 but what kinds and wht is the backspacing on your wheels? I cleared 35's on my stock wheels and now I have h2 wheels and love them and I'm thinking about 37's

sgtdiesel

I've looked at my receipts and everything and I cannot find the specific offset. The wheels I have come in a +12 and a +30.... I know they are offset outward, I'm just not sure which one. I will have to call the dealer to figure that out. I think I'm going to buy the Thuren control arms... If I do that, is there anything else I need to buy along with them to prevent wear or too much rearward pressure on the axle?

LeviMXUSMC

I did a the 4in front 2 in block rear lift on mine and it dose great. I purchesed my kit frome Tuff Country and it came with every thing I needed. Thanks SGTdiesel for going to and from Iraq. I feel your pain.

Sgt Kirkpatrick
USMC

sgtdiesel

I appreciate the advice Levi. Why size tires are you running on your truck? Truck looks good by the way. Pretty good staging on the picture. lol

firgod4

Love it man

LeviMXUSMC

SGTDiesel I am runing 35X12.50X20. Thanks allways a work in progress. The rail way was on the way home. Just got lucky.

sgtdiesel

Do you have a Tuff Country 4 or 4.5 inch lift for your truck?

LeviMXUSMC

4 inch lift with stearing stabilizer. XD series Spy machined 20 in wheels with the 35 toyo. Lift came with new upper and lower control arms and drop bracket for the front track bar.

LeviMXUSMC

Thanks bro