Pics of a Ram w/ 22's, 37's, and 8" lift...
09-19-2005, 06:51 PM
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Pics of a Ram w/ 22's, 37's, and 8" lift...
I was up at Fun Ford Weekend at Ennis, TX this weekend. Saw this truck up there, talked to the owner for a bit. Said the front's got springs/shocks etc, but the rear was done with lift blocks. Said he didn't lose much mpg at all, and it's fine towing, not sure how much he tows though. I think it looks pretty good, not sure how much I'd like 22's, but they seem to look good here. Just wanted to give ya a look at what that combo looked like.
Doesn't seem it would be too good offroad though...I don't see much articulation happening by lifting the truck with lift blocks.
Anyone go this big with their truck? How did it affect your mpg? How is it towing? I've got some searching to do...
Doesn't seem it would be too good offroad though...I don't see much articulation happening by lifting the truck with lift blocks.
Anyone go this big with their truck? How did it affect your mpg? How is it towing? I've got some searching to do...
09-19-2005, 06:57 PM
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That's a clean looking truck right there. I'm like you and don't really care much for the 22's. Lifting the rear with blocks was the cheap way to do it. The good way would be to buy re-arched springs.
09-19-2005, 08:10 PM
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As far as looks, Id have to agree with Phox. If your going to run 22's, you need more tire to balance out the combo.
35's wrapped around 22's looks too toy-like.
Bigger tires would balance things out for a great looking truck.
As far as function, Id have to guess 22's and 35's (or bigger) create a lot of unsprung weight that the brakes have to stop.
Id guess a combo like that may still get ok mileage but will eat brakes pretty quick... especially if he tows.
Rich
35's wrapped around 22's looks too toy-like.
Bigger tires would balance things out for a great looking truck.
As far as function, Id have to guess 22's and 35's (or bigger) create a lot of unsprung weight that the brakes have to stop.
Id guess a combo like that may still get ok mileage but will eat brakes pretty quick... especially if he tows.
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09-19-2005, 08:24 PM
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Originally Posted by widelod
Not high enough.... still managed to dent the bumper 
I never noticed that until you said it.
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09-19-2005, 10:42 PM
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check out my gallery...same rims and similar tires but 20's...... definitely wished i woulda went with a bit more of a sidewall tho (305/50's)
and seriously...big [EIDT] truck but look at those mirrors@!!!
and seriously...big [EIDT] truck but look at those mirrors@!!!
09-20-2005, 09:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Dave88LX
Doesn't seem it would be too good offroad though...I don't see much articulation happening by lifting the truck with lift blocks.
and I'll catch hell for this - but full size trucks suck offroad. Weight is bad, and full-size trucks aren't light.
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He said he's got something that went onto the back of the transfer case to change around the pinion angle, I forget what though.
Do you think some fender flares would help out with the akwardity (I just made that up BTW) of the tires sticking out?
Do you think some fender flares would help out with the akwardity (I just made that up BTW) of the tires sticking out?