[Derbango]

Don't be afraid to get that thing dirty, those "trails" my wifes Acura MDX could do.
Post some vids of your truck up to the axles in mud and I won't give you any more sh*t.
Sorry Dude, your truck is sick, but until you get it dirty I am not impressed.

 

[jayfack27]

that bumper is sick. but i agree with the kid above me for sure lol. i was hoping that video was edited super slo-mo but according to the timer it seems real speed.

 

[Derbango]

that bumper is sick. but i agree with the kid above me for sure lol. i was hoping that video was edited super slo-mo but according to the timer it seems real speed.

Who you calling a "kid" Bubba? I am 44 years young.:mullet::mullet:
My 2000 pulls a camper regularly, really only need 4x4 in the winter up here in Wisconsin.:drive:

 

[jayfack27]

Who you calling a "kid" Bubba? I am 44 years young.:mullet::mullet:
My 2000 pulls a camper regularly, really only need 4x4 in the winter up here in Wisconsin.:drive:

didn't bother putting effort into defining your age lol, shouldn't it be a compliment to call you a kid since you refer to "young" after 44? lol and whats that last sentence have to do with anything? i was talking about i agree with you that that guy in the video drives his badass durango like a grandma.

 

[Derbango]

didn't bother putting effort into defining your age lol, shouldn't it be a compliment to call you a kid since you refer to "young" after 44? lol and whats that last sentence have to do with anything? i was talking about i agree with you that that guy in the video drives his badass durango like a grandma.

YES.:mullet:

 

[jack Buaer]

Don't be afraid to get that thing dirty, those "trails" my wifes Acura MDX could do.
Post some vids of your truck up to the axles in mud and I won't give you any more sh*t.
Sorry Dude, your truck is sick, but until you get it dirty I am not impressed.

I will post some videos from Pismo Beach at the Dunes. I am heading to Montana next week i will hit a few trails out there I know will make you go oh shit. Loon Lake is next month hitting some rubicon trails there, last time there I didnt have my elocker.

I just need to bring a friend with me to video record and not just have dash cams.

But I totally understand nice truck but no videos in harder sh*t its just a Mall Cruiser.

 

[Derbango]

didn't bother putting effort into defining your age lol, shouldn't it be a compliment to call you a kid since you refer to "young" after 44? lol and whats that last sentence have to do with anything? i was talking about i agree with you that that guy in the video drives his badass durango like a grandma.

The one and only reason for the last sentence is that it makes any 4x4 argument moot. Evidently you missed it..:funny:

 

[Tool]

Thought i might up date bought some brand new 33 12.5 15 firestone m/ts
well they rub if i have 7 people in it also any off road flex but few ppl and on the road is fine

What's up with your leafs????? I know mine have a slight bow in them, but yours look Fked up.

They sure dont appear to line up from front to back.... Not sure whats going on behind that tire.

 

[canyonD]

Time to replace my leafs. Recently got new BFG Mud Terrains. Much quieter than the old model.

 

[snaketheblake]

Awesome thread. I read ALL of it. A couple things just to make clear:

1) Does the width of the wheel matter? I have 31x15x10.5. Can I make this happen with that wheel? Can I use 33s on that wheel as long as I at least use a TS lift?

2) Will it work even BETTER if I also put a body lift on there? I kind of want that too. I just really want 33s. I just don't want to screw things up trying to trim too much. It scares me.

 

[snaketheblake]

here is my rig with 33s on a 5.5 suspension lift.

Specs:
TC 5.5 IFS lift
33x12.5 15 Goodyear Wrangler Kevlar tires
15 in 6.4 Rims (steel)
RideEffex Helper Springs (3000#s)
Winch 12,500#s
Dual battery
1500WATT Inverter (120v outlets inside)
Ham UHF VHF Am FM CB Radio
Clinometer
On board Air compressor 100% duty cycle 120PSI 5Gal tank
New Transfer case
New Transmission
New upper ball joints (Super Duty)
New Tie Rods inner and outer (Moog)
New Lower Ball Joints (super duty)
New Rotors
New Calipers
e-locker (Rear) 9.25
On board Fire extinguisher (Chem)
Iron bull bumper from Ironbulljumpers.com
Plugs Bosch +4
EdelBrock 10 in Air filter
Custom made electrical sub station with computer control monitoring, used a HP dv7 Laptop removed screen and installed 10 in LCD touch screen monitor and Wireless 104 key mini keyboard, wrote software to interface with data connection and computer of the truck to monitor performance and really nice to have INTERNET access with Wirelss or tethering cell phone.

Onboard dash cam please note, Video doesn't show how steep the hills are since this is a Dash Cam
(sample video at youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L3E6Q_-X8Nk

Left to do:

Rear bumper I am making myself (Dual Jerry cans , Spare tire, winch, able to carry spare axles)
Replace front shocks with Reservoir Pro Comp and rear with Reservoir Pro Comps MX6
1/4 steel plate for under armor to cover transfer case and Gas tank (Sad news is 1sqft = 10 pounds so I am looking at 300 pounds more)
Making the Top roof mount light bar will post pics once I finish, they are a mix of Sunbeams and LEDS 50Amps total
Engine Rebuild kit upgrades with Mopar using Extreme performance High torque RV tow cam (318 5.2L)
Viper remote ignition alarm system with Iphone app Custom voice (with count down "Self Destruction in 10, 9, 8, 7, 6 ....) in to days world people may just believe it.
Replace clutch Fan with Dual Electric Fans
Increase transmission cooling coils to a bigger foot print.
Going true dual exhaust with flange connections so i can put in the joining pipe for the cat when need to smog.

Updated Pics after Leaf Srping helpers:

Hey how did you do that black trimming on those fenders? It looks awesome. Let me know.

 

[canyonD]

Awesome thread. I read ALL of it. A couple things just to make clear:

1) Does the width of the wheel matter? I have 31x15x10.5. Can I make this happen with that wheel? Can I use 33s on that wheel as long as I at least use a TS lift?

2) Will it work even BETTER if I also put a body lift on there? I kind of want that too. I just really want 33s. I just don't want to screw things up trying to trim too much. It scares me.

33x11.5" wide works with the necessary trimming. Body lift is not needed if you trim. If you use body lift, no need to trim, but IMO, it does not look as nice.

 

[YSUDano412]

Do you have any rubbing on the frame when you turn the wheel all the way one way or the other? I have 31's on my durango with a T/S lift and my tires rub on the frame not the fenders.

 

[CrookedMosquito]

canyonD - I am going to be getting 33's for my Durango as well but don't believe I will need to do any trimming because I am also getting one of those "IronBull" bumpers. Just looking at the bumper and looking at how much you cut away it doesn't look like I will need to do any cutting. Does that sound about right?

 

[mopar-Jason]

i have the exact same setup. 2t/s lift with the same 285/75/16 bfg ko tires. Havent cut it yet so they ru but my biggest issue is the stiffened suspention. Real unconfortable any advice how to reduce that. Also any advice on the cutting. Is there anything yu would a do different. Also did you block or shackle the rear. Any advice would be appreciated. Thnks.

 

[firecat99]

I used the AR key/shackle 3" lift on my 99 with 275/60R20 (33"ish it came out to) with 1" offset in the rim, I have only rubbing on the front frame, need about 1/2" spacers to clear, rear of the front fender needed slight trimming. The ride is nearly the same, you do need a wheel alinement tho as it pulled the top of the tires in a tad ( Its hard of steering but not horrible) and you can tell looking at it head on. I plan to lift the body 2" (cutting down a 3" kit) as I dont plan to go any bigger then 33s and I dont wheel this at all.
Doing the rear shackles I did have to pull my hitch off to get at the left side bolt, I was very lucky to buy mine off my aunt (original owner) 3 years ago for $2500 with 125,000kms and our roads up here arent salted so it only took me and a buddy like 3 hours to do the lift and have the tires mounted on the rims. But if it helps I measured my front and rear, Front- 38.5" Rear 39" (Measurements where front the ground to the bottom of the fender above the top of the tire front the rims dead centre), fronts had about 1.5" of cranking left also, I did crank them right up but ride sucked and I hate trucks that have a taller front end, I like a little rake.
And I pulled the ABS out of mine, I have 8 months of winter and hate the fact that ABS controls how I slow down in older trucks. Newer ones 2008 and up do a much better job with ABS.
But I like the look of mine, 2" more and 1/2" wheel spacers will solve all my problems tho.

 

[cabledog69]

I have a 1998 Durango with a 3" body lift in ot and I am trying to find out where to get a T/S lift for it so I cam fit 33" tires on it without cutting up perfectly good flares. Anyone have a sites I can check out?

 

[firecat99]

Ebay. I think its call a AD lift? Only problem I had was I had to remove my rear hitch to get one of the shackle bolts out and had to shim it a bit to fit right with some thick heavy washers. i dont even have mine cranked up much and it still sits much higher then stock.

 

[Tool]

A few just from a quick search, but can be found all over. Torsion keys are obviously vehicle specific, but there's a huge variety of shackles that can be had that will work fine.


Torsion keys

$89.95
http://www.andysautosport.com/dodge/1997_2003_durango/suspension/torsion_keys/maxtrac/

$83.18 -- $95.53 w/shipping
http://www.adrenalinemotorsportsllc.com/3levelingkit1997-2003dodgedakota4x4.aspx


Shackles

$99.00
http://www.airbagit.com/lifted-shackles-p/x4-sha-du9803-b.htm

 

[cabledog69]

Thanks alot!