[BKAST]

Well I have a 98 1500 I am thinkin about the 3 in rancho kit and then mounting some P31575R16's on the stock wheels. I might have a little rubbing but a sawzall is on the way and maybe some bushwacker fender flares.....I mean it is X mas and everything...what do you guys think....how hard was it for you who did do your own suspension kits....will I need a coil spring compressor...I read the write up on the procomp kit......its just that I need to be able to do this in a parkin lot with basic handtools...what do you guys think better to pay $250 to get it installed??????

 

[canyonero02]

$250 is pretty cheap to have a lift kit installed. around here its at least a grand depending on the kit.

 

[Bad95Ram]

yeah i woulda loved 250 for an install on my truck. I got charged like 425 to put on my 3" skyjacker.

 

[TUNIS]

BKAST,

If I were you, I'd go with a 5" lift! You'll want to go bigger later anyways, so why not do it right the first time? <IMG SRC="/board/images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif"> Especially if you plan on running 35" tires! I'm very happy with my 5" Skyjacker lift! <IMG SRC="/board/images/smilies/bigthumbup.gif">

*to see a pic of my Ram, check out the Readers Rides section or my homepage:
http://hometown.aol.com/tunisjlopez/myhomepage/index.html

 

[Pete and his Ram]

I agree with Tunis. After the 5" lift, I actually want to go bigger. I know finances may be a consideration, but you may want to think about it.

 

[TUNIS]

Yup! If any of you are like me...I'm never satisfied! <IMG SRC="/board/images/smilies/icon_lol.gif"> I thought I was happy with my 5" lift(I mean I really still am), but I want to go bigger!!! <IMG SRC="/board/images/smilies/bigthumbup.gif"> My rule of thumb, don't settle for less, don't do something you know you will regret later! I was looking into the same set-up, but with 33's...I'm so glad I didn't!!! Good Luck! <IMG SRC="/board/images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif">

 

[does it matter]

hey tunis , sharp looking truck, always did like the silver. how do you like those gy mt/r's?

 

[TUNIS]

Awesome tires!!! <IMG SRC="/board/images/smilies/bigthumbup.gif"> I'd buy these tires again in a heartbeat! This tire and the Parnelli Jones Dirt Grip were rated best out of: Pro Comp XTerrains, Mickey Thompson Radial Baja Claw, BFGoodrich M/T T/A KM, and Interco's 37" Boggers. Here are the ratings for the GoodYear MT/R:

5=best, 1=worst
MUD - ****
ROCKS - *****
SAND - ****
STREET - ****

*see the Jan '02 issue of FOUR WHEELER for the article!

Thanks for the KUDOS!!! <IMG SRC="/board/images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif">

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1998 Dodge Ram 1500 Quad-Cab SLT 4X4 SB, 5.2L V8, 5" SkyJacker Stage II Kit, 35/12.50/15 Good~Year MT/R's on 15X8 Weld Racing Sidewinder Wheels, Flowmaster Cat-Back Exhaust System, Custom Audio System.