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The major problem will be the heckling you will get from the Ford purists around here. 
From the pictures I am guessing about 1/4- 1/2"? I think my wheels on my 4x4 are only about 3/4- 1" clearance to the tie rod end but with the smaller diameter wheels that measurement is straight horizontal. Your wheels look to be 16-17" so there is some diagonal offset there too. The clearance doesn't look that bad to me. I wouldn't worry if it were mine on a 2WD.
From the pictures I am guessing about 1/4- 1/2"? I think my wheels on my 4x4 are only about 3/4- 1" clearance to the tie rod end but with the smaller diameter wheels that measurement is straight horizontal. Your wheels look to be 16-17" so there is some diagonal offset there too. The clearance doesn't look that bad to me. I wouldn't worry if it were mine on a 2WD.
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Tuned
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A lot more dodge wheels out there used than old ford 6.5’s. Rather use a Dodge wheel than a Chevy.
for some reason I thought it would be an issue when steering. Had kid move wheel and realized the tie rods clearance is static. I’d say 1/4” between tie rod and wheel. They are 17” with probably +40 offset, replacing my 16” that had a 0 offset and cleared the calipers by an 1/8”.
for some reason I thought it would be an issue when steering. Had kid move wheel and realized the tie rods clearance is static. I’d say 1/4” between tie rod and wheel. They are 17” with probably +40 offset, replacing my 16” that had a 0 offset and cleared the calipers by an 1/8”.
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They fit, I'm running the same rims with 315 70 17s on my 4x4. They rub my sway bar near full lock. These trucks have 1/2 studs, the dodge uses 9/16. The stock lug nuts won't clamp correctly, they'll dig into the rims. You'll have to drill the hubs and change out wheel studs/ nuts or get special lug nuts that are sized for the 9/16 stud hole but with the 1/2" threads. I'll be running 1.5-2" spacers once I swap my rear axle to get the track width close front to rear. Nothing wrong with spacers, dodge ran huge 4"+ spacers on the front of 94-02 duallys so they could use the same front axle in both SRW and DRW. Just make sure they are steel and not aluminum and check torque regularly.
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Tuned
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They fit, I'm running the same rims with 315 70 17s on my 4x4. They rub my sway bar near full lock. These trucks have 1/2 studs, the dodge uses 9/16. The stock lug nuts won't clamp correctly, they'll dig into the rims. You'll have to drill the hubs and change out wheel studs/ nuts or get special lug nuts that are sized for the 9/16 stud hole but with the 1/2" threads. I'll be running 1.5-2" spacers once I swap my rear axle to get the track width close front to rear. Nothing wrong with spacers, dodge ran huge 4"+ spacers on the front of 94-02 duallys so they could use the same front axle in both SRW and DRW. Just make sure they are steel and not aluminum and check torque regularly.
1/2”-20 13/16 hex, 60° seat which is extra wide.
You’re saying the tires rub? Not the wheel itself.
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Tuned
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Considering the steering arm moves in the same plane as the wheel, unless you have an extremely flat tire with a side-load pulling it into the steering, you should have 0 issues. I think they look good on your truck!
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Tuned
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Just thought I’d add some info. Don’t drive this truck much but have taken it to the rock yard a couple of times.
These Dodge wheels rub against the the sway bar at a hard turn.
Will probably put on some 2” spacers.
These Dodge wheels rub against the the sway bar at a hard turn.
Will probably put on some 2” spacers.
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