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Old Aug 14, 2007 | 12:47 PM
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It wont it, they are different sizes. I believe on 97-98 grilles fit. They have alot of tire conversion charts. http://www.redrock4x4.com/tech/tire_calc.php
 
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Old Aug 14, 2007 | 01:48 PM
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Originally Posted by keith_bennett
It wont it, they are different sizes. I believe on 97-98 grilles fit. They have alot of tire conversion charts. http://www.redrock4x4.com/tech/tire_calc.php
Well damn. I was really hoping it would fit. It looks so freaking close to. I'm wondering if I could make it fit with a little trimming? I just really like the waffle style grills. And I HATE the bar type that I have.
 
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Old Aug 14, 2007 | 02:02 PM
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You should be able to find the honey comb grill for your truck. Just has to be from a 97-98. My buddy and I both have them on our 97's.
 
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Old Aug 14, 2007 | 02:25 PM
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You should be able to find the honey comb grill for your truck. Just has to be from a 97-98. My buddy and I both have them on our 97's.
Where did you guys get them from? Ebay maybe? Most of the grills that I have found on Ebay are the horizontal billet grills and I don't like those much at all. But I love the honeycomb type grill.
 
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Old Aug 14, 2007 | 02:36 PM
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They are stock. Came that way. I would check ebay.
 
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Old Aug 14, 2007 | 04:00 PM
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Old Aug 14, 2007 | 05:02 PM
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HELL YEAH!! Thanks Keith! I ordered the catalog, just to have one at the house. Have you ordered from there before?
 
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Old Aug 14, 2007 | 10:16 PM
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that's right brah!
 
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Old Aug 15, 2007 | 11:07 AM
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Well I have been doing a lot of research, trying to find a wheel and tire package. I have found both wheels and tires that I like, but cant find the right ones to go together. Since I have a bastard lug pattern(5 lug/5x135) its harder than hell to find wheels and tires to go together. I found a Dunlop tire that sounds like it will meet my needs. Its a 285x75x16. And found a wheel to go with those tires, the problem is, that comes out to a 32" tire. And I really wanted to go with a 35. So my question is this. Will it look stupid if I use that 7.5" Fabtech lift with 32's. Please be honest, and post pics if you have any, or can find any. I know its only 3 inches, but that can mean a lot sometimes. Thanks again everyone, you guys are helping me more than you know!

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Old Aug 15, 2007 | 11:13 AM
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Yes, it will look bad. If you are thinking about dunlop radial mud rovers, i would stay away from them. I was looking at them at one time and started reading reviews. All i read was mixed reviews, mostly bad. Loud, bad tread life, uneven tread wear, horrible wet road traction, and not very good in the mud.
 
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Old Aug 15, 2007 | 11:16 AM
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I would suggest the Cooper Discoverer STT. They basically are the toyo mt's without the price tag. They are good looking tires. Check out amerations gallery. He has them.
 
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Old Aug 15, 2007 | 11:18 AM
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You shouldn't have to many problems finding wheels. They are out there. Also I would stick to a 315/75/16 tire (35" tire).
 
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Old Aug 15, 2007 | 11:19 AM
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I agree.
 
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Old Aug 15, 2007 | 11:19 AM
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Another vote for STT's. Check my gallery for STT pics
 
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Old Aug 15, 2007 | 11:53 AM
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Well I kind of thought it would look bad, and I was pretty sure you all would think the same. But I just wanted to make sure. I just searched Google for the Cooper tires, and found them at about about $150 on average a tire. Thats pretty damn cheap. I could swing that. And on top of it all, they look sweet as hell. Now I just have to find a wheel for them. Thanks again guys...
 
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