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While leveling my truck, I noticed my passenger side is higher. Why is that?

4X4 Lift Types

The reason is simply weight. There are more components on the driver side versus the passenger side. Some of these components are the brake system, fuel system, battery, driver, driver controls, etc. And there is only a few things on the passenger side to help compensate the weight like the engine and transmission being offset from center and the exhaust system. All these help compensate but not equally. And after age and use, you will get this sag condition.

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I'm looking for wheels, what lug pattern do I have?

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Both, the Dakota And Durango have a 6 lug spaced at 4.5"s.

What is the largest tire size I can run on my wheels?

The size varies upon your wheel, mainly it's width. This chart shows the largest recommended tire width on some of the most common wheel sizes.

Rim Width

Maximum Tire Width

Rim Width

Maximum Tire Width

8.5"

13.5"

10.5"

10"

14.5"

11.5"

12"

16.5"

12.5"

14"

18.5"

Why use wheel spacers / wheel adapters and are they safe?

You either use them to allow your wheels to stick out more for the more aggressive look, create less backspacing for the use of wider tires, after market wheels, after market suspension, or to change the lug pattern. Some cases allow for multiple reasons. Yes, they are safe. After many years and thousands of them being used, if installed and used properly there is nothing to worry about.

How much taller is a 4X4 / AWD versus a 2WD?

4X4's and AWD's are approximately 2.75" higher then 2WD's. This does not include tire size!

I just bought a used Dakota / Durango. How do I know if I have any lift, and if so how much?

Any easy way to tell how much lift / drop you have, if any is to take a measurement from your rim lip to the bottom of the fender as shown. Then compare your numbers with the ones below.

Rim Size

Stock Height 2WD Numbers

Stock Height 4X4 & AWD Numbers

15"

Front 10.50" - 11.00"

Rear 12.00" - 12.50"

Front 13.25" - .13.50"

Rear 14.00" - 15.50"

16"

Front 10.00" - 10.50"

Rear 11.50" - 12.00"

Front 12.75" - 13.00"

Rear 14.75" - 15.00"

17"

Front 9.50" - 10.00"

Rear 11.00" - 11.50"

Front 12.25" - 12.50"

Rear 14.25" - 14.50"

18"

Front 9.00" - 9.50"

Rear 10.50" - 11.00"

Front 11.75" - 12.00"

Rear 13.75" - 14.00"

20"

Front 8.00" - 8.50"

Rear 9.50" - 10.00"

Front 10.75" - 11.00"

Rear 12.75" - 13.00"

Note: Durango's are 1" lower in the rear then posted above and R/T Dakotas are 1" lower stock in the front and rear.

I am thinking of getting a body lift. My concern is the frame showing and clearance issues. How bad is it?

A body lift is not to bad on Dakota's and Durango's. You can see the difference in the below pictures. As for clearance, you still gain on approach and departure angles. However, you do not gain on breakover angle.

Before Body Lift

After Body Lift

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