[canyonD]

Fitting 33's on a Durango with only a TS lift!! (Pics of Trimming)

OK Here are the specs.

2002 Dodge Durango FT4WD
2" TS lift
16" stock wheels.
285 75R16's BFG Mud Terrains
Fender trimming mandatory

Spare will fit inside factory hitch only when deflated. Not a problem if you carry an air compressor (I do). I might be able to grind a bit of metal off the rear of the hitch to make it fit fully inflated. The hitch is catching the spare tire on a sharp edge directly behind receiver.

There is a wire harness connector directly behind the wheel well liner on the drivers side and the AC and Coolant lines behind the wheel well liner on the passenger side. I need to fab some protection from rocks and road debris being rocketed up at those important areas.

The increased road noise is noticable but not annoying (like swampers).

There is a bit more vibration. Also a slight rumble when braking. Very acceptable.

I didn't notice the change in shift points even though I know that it has changed.

The speedometer reads about 5 MPH slower than actual speed at 60 - 70 mph. Have to try to keep that in mind.

 

[canyonD]

before trimming started

 

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trimming

 

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[2K1DurangoR/T]

Good job!

 

[canyonD]

Thanks Dog!! :mullet:

 

[brad81987]

Great info Jeff! I've been debating about 33's myself.

 

[katcoota]

Great pics Jeff... Now I have to make a business case to the wife for getting a lift and tires similar to your setup...

 

[canyonD]

Great pics Jeff... Now I have to make a business case to the wife for getting a lift and tires similar to your setup...

Tell her you need them to entertain customers.

 

[Unnamed]

New tires sorta takes away the "lifted" appearance.

 

[brad81987]

New tires sorta takes away the "lifted" appearance.

yeah, not as much gap in the wheel wells, still looks good though!!

 

[canyonD]

New tires sorta takes away the "lifted" appearance.

Dont care as much about the appearance as the offroad clearance. I am one happy dog.

 

[UsRanger11B1V]

Man...looks stout.. I'm really diggin' that front hitch.

 

[FSTDANGO3]

Hmm

I guess I had less worries when installing my 285/75/16 because of teh Kennesaw Bumpers. Instead of cutting the fenders and flares in teh rear of teh front wheel wells I used a Heat Gun and heated the plastic liners and remolded them to a shape that clears the new Tires.
Here is how mine came out
NIce Job By the way Canyon!
Steve

 

[durangotrkrt]

Damn you should consider getting a 3" body lift. Ive got a 3" Body lift, and a 2" T/S lift. But i don' thave 33" tires yet. And yeah it looks kinda funny

 

[canyonD]

Damn you should consider getting a 3" body lift. Ive got a 3" Body lift, and a 2" T/S lift. But i don' thave 33" tires yet. And yeah it looks kinda funny

body lift is not helpful for offroad. Since I can already clear the 33's with minor trimming, there is no need raise the center of gravity and make it harder to fit under low branches and rock overhangs.

 

[canyonD]

I guess I had less worries when installing my 285/75/16 because of teh Kennesaw Bumpers. Instead of cutting the fenders and flares in teh rear of teh front wheel wells I used a Heat Gun and heated the plastic liners and remolded them to a shape that clears the new Tires.
Here is how mine came out
NIce Job By the way Canyon!
Steve

good idea on the heat gun. Wish I had known that before the trimming, but I am not unhappy with the look.

 

[durangotrkrt]

body lift is not helpful for offroad. Since I can already clear the 33's with minor trimming, there is no need raise the center of gravity and make it harder to fit under low branches and rock overhangs.

I dont agree, yes you can fit the 33's with minor trimming while the truck is on the road, but when you get on those trails and flexin' that suspension those are gonna be rubbing like hell

 

[2K1DurangoR/T]

Oh boy, here we go! hahahahaha

 

[canyonD]

I dont agree, yes you can fit the 33's with minor trimming while the truck is on the road, but when you get on those trails and flexin' that suspension those are gonna be rubbing like hell

From what experience do you base your observations? I have done it. I know it can be done. The rubbing can be rectified by trimming the plastic wheel wells and bumper corner. Did you see the pictures that I posted above?