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andyb
11-21-2013, 11:33 AM
I know to properly run these tires with a 2" lift you either need the right backspaced wheels or spacers. I found a used set and have somebody maybe lined up to buy my stocks. Can I just get down the highway okay with 265/70/17 on the stock wheel and a 2" RC lift? Will it clear the bolt without spacers? Strictly highway, until I can pick up either spacers or wheels. I don't care if it rubs at lock since it would just be a weekend of asphalt. They are about half worn set of Duratracs.

Matt
11-21-2013, 11:56 AM
Are they xk or wk wheels?

andyb
11-21-2013, 11:57 AM
XK wheels. The 6 spoke chrome clad 17"ers

Matt
11-21-2013, 11:58 AM
You may be alright. ... worst case bring a hacksaw and trim off the hex portion of the stud if it hits.

andyb
11-21-2013, 11:59 AM
After lift picture in this thread, you can see which wheels

http://www.theultimatejeep.com/showthread.php?2570-RC-2-quot-installed

Matt
11-21-2013, 12:03 PM
Ooh you're just swapping tires....

andyb
11-21-2013, 12:08 PM
Yeah. Originally I wasn't in a hurry to get this done. But I have a guy interested in my stock rubbers and he wants them ASAP. Just wondering if I can get by on the asphalt for a week or so until I can get some spacers too.

andyb
11-21-2013, 12:11 PM
And I found these 4 Duratracs that I can get for probably $140. He claims they're 50% but hasn't actually measured them.

Matt
11-21-2013, 12:18 PM
Id give it a shot.... test fit one first. Either way id pick up those tires for $140 if they're in decent shape

andyb
11-21-2013, 12:25 PM
Id give it a shot.... test fit one first. Either way id pick up those tires for $140 if they're in decent shape

That's what I'm thinking. If they're decent I'll buy 'em. If they go right on for now great, if not they'll go on in a few days to give me time to get a set of spacers.

Core XK
11-21-2013, 05:27 PM
I didn't know they made 265/70/17 DuraTracs? or is it they don't make 275/70/17's?

andyb
11-21-2013, 07:10 PM
Yeah, they make 265/70/17 Duratracs. They are more worn than I hoped but I bought them anyways for only $120. They're about 30% so it should get me on into next year and well past recouping the moving expenses.

Matt
11-21-2013, 07:14 PM
or is it they don't make 275/70/17's?


^^that one

andyb
11-22-2013, 07:07 AM
They're mounted. They rub at close to full lock but I can deal with that for now.

Matt
11-22-2013, 07:16 AM
Awesome.

Buuut.... pics or it didnt happen :p

andyb
11-22-2013, 07:18 AM
Awesome.

Buuut.... pics or it didnt happen :p

I hear ya, I hear ya. But I'm already an hour late to work. :cool: I'll get them later today. Maybe when I go to lunch.

Matt
11-22-2013, 07:22 AM
Lol I hear ya.

Im on my 3rd day of full day conference calls so needless to say im dying of boredom. (Im the type of person that needs to have 5 things going on at time or I get restless.... lol ask Corey, he's seen me work!)

andyb
11-22-2013, 11:23 AM
It really did happen, see... :p

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Matt
11-22-2013, 11:35 AM
Much better!

andyb
11-22-2013, 11:44 AM
She's got a little bit of the droopy butt look going on. Glad I did the lift with stock struts though because it would've really looked off had I bought the Bilstein 5100 struts and added a little bit more up there. But, that's a conversation for another thread.

Matt
11-22-2013, 11:46 AM
A set of Monroe load levelers is a quick/easy method to fix that. And you're at the right place for help.... the 58643 p/n originated on this site ;)

andyb
11-22-2013, 11:50 AM
A set of Monroe load levelers is a quick/easy method to fix that. And you're at the right place for help.... the 58643 p/n originated on this site ;)

Yep, I spent all afternoon one day reading though your and sal's garage on those shocks. That's exactly what I have in mind.

Matt
11-22-2013, 11:54 AM
Roger that man.

FYI when you get some washers make sure you get 7/16" washers, not 1/2" washers. The 7/16" washers have a 1/2" ID which works a lot better.