Larger tires on stock XLT?
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From: San Antonio, TX
Originally Posted by ieee_raider
How hard is that to install?
I'm not a huge handyman, just like to tinker...
I'm not a huge handyman, just like to tinker...
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Originally Posted by silverbullet5.4
You can run a 265/70/17, thats what Im running as an upgrade from the stock 235's. Stock suspension here also.
How about ride and handling
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From: Pacific Beach
Originally Posted by charlie101
I honestly couldn't tell you, I never installed them but I bought the kit cause you didn't have to use a spring compressor. From the directions, it doesn't look to hard.
the guy at my local tire shop told me i did then went and try to charge me $250 to install it.. i talked him down to $200 so i guess it could have been worse
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Originally Posted by westofhwy5
u dont have to use a spring compressor to install leveling kits?
the guy at my local tire shop told me i did then went and try to charge me $250 to install it.. i talked him down to $200 so i guess it could have been worse
the guy at my local tire shop told me i did then went and try to charge me $250 to install it.. i talked him down to $200 so i guess it could have been worse
"No strut disassembly required. Other kits require you to completely remove the struts and disassemble them with a coil compressor tool (and it better be a heavy duty one cause the factory coils are stiff)."
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From: Texas
Originally Posted by The professor
If it's a 4x4 you should be able to fit up to a '33 tire without any problems. Unless your truck is a 4x2 then it sits the same height as a stock FX4 aswell as a stock 4x4 lariat or STX or XL.
hey professor, are your rims gunmetal grey>?... they look it in your pic.. how did you get them like that if they are
looks sick man!...
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Originally Posted by ieee_raider
First off, yes I have searched the boards and can't find an answer.
I'm wondering what the largest tire is that I can "safely" fit on my stock XLT?
If I'm right, the suspnsion sits a bit lower than the stock FX4, is that right?
If so, can I fit a 255 or a 265?
I think 235 is stock.
I have the 17" chrome rims.
Thanks in advance!
I'm wondering what the largest tire is that I can "safely" fit on my stock XLT?
If I'm right, the suspnsion sits a bit lower than the stock FX4, is that right?
If so, can I fit a 255 or a 265?
I think 235 is stock.
I have the 17" chrome rims.
Thanks in advance!
Don't forget the speedometer correction -XCal2!
Last edited by bvhall; Mar 24, 2006 at 09:15 AM.
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From: PDX Vicinity
I'm a little late to this thread and I apologize. Here's my setup.
2004 4x4 XLT Screw.
33x12.5x17 ProComp All Terrains on 17x9 (4.5" backspacing) series 1079 wheels.
I've purchased my 2" AutoSpring but haven't installed yet. At full turn, the fronts just barely miss the inside wheel wells. It's less than 1/2" clearance.
2004 4x4 XLT Screw.
33x12.5x17 ProComp All Terrains on 17x9 (4.5" backspacing) series 1079 wheels.
I've purchased my 2" AutoSpring but haven't installed yet. At full turn, the fronts just barely miss the inside wheel wells. It's less than 1/2" clearance.
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I did not notice any power loss from going to the Revos, but like was mentioned, its not a drastic change, but enough to make it look much better. I also did the research on the Speedo change, and it was like 5% change. But I think the stock speedo calibration was off because mine is now dead on according to police radar checks.