New Mud Tires w/pics!
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From: California
so how are these tire working out on road with wear and everything cause im looking into getting some but ive heard they wear horrible.
and are they even worth buying new or did you just pick them up because they were so cheap thanks
and are they even worth buying new or did you just pick them up because they were so cheap thanks
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They are working out great on road, low noise compared to other mud terrains. As for wear nothing noticeable yet, but it is not a Daily Driver anymore. I drive the truck 2-3 times a week. I bought them used but in almost perfect new condition. These exact tires are cheep but shipping is high, made in Alaska. And not sold anywhere locally to me anyways in New Mexico.
My experience is that a hard compound rubber tire lasts way longer then softer compounds. The BFG All Terrains were soft and wore out quick. These are a medium compound so they should last a while, not to mention the tread depth is 3 times the amount of new BFG All Terrains.
My experience is that a hard compound rubber tire lasts way longer then softer compounds. The BFG All Terrains were soft and wore out quick. These are a medium compound so they should last a while, not to mention the tread depth is 3 times the amount of new BFG All Terrains.
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From: Tampa Fl
crazy wut lift do you have? i seen with full articulation your still not rubbing on 33 12.5's. i am also curious wut your gas milage is. if your dont mind me asking.
i have a 93 V6 ext LE 4x4 and i am looking to put a lift on her but my wife wants me to keep my gas milage seeint that i drive it 30 milse a day to and from work. any suggestions?
i have a 93 V6 ext LE 4x4 and i am looking to put a lift on her but my wife wants me to keep my gas milage seeint that i drive it 30 milse a day to and from work. any suggestions?
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For lift I have 2in body lift.
Up front 2-3in with indexed torsion bar keys.
Out back 4-5in with Ram 2500 leaf springs.
Yes at full articulation I don't get rubbing, I have made clearance at the corners of the fenders ect. I did that before the keys, so I can't say if it is needed with body kit and keys.
As for gas mileage I get 10-11 city. 12-13 highway. But remember I have a 5.9 Magnum several perfromance parts and also 3.90:1 gears with the 33in tires.
For you just keep it simple, the body lift is cheep and easy to install 2in lift, and if you want to go larger 31's are not to big.
Up front 2-3in with indexed torsion bar keys.
Out back 4-5in with Ram 2500 leaf springs.
Yes at full articulation I don't get rubbing, I have made clearance at the corners of the fenders ect. I did that before the keys, so I can't say if it is needed with body kit and keys.
As for gas mileage I get 10-11 city. 12-13 highway. But remember I have a 5.9 Magnum several perfromance parts and also 3.90:1 gears with the 33in tires.
For you just keep it simple, the body lift is cheep and easy to install 2in lift, and if you want to go larger 31's are not to big.
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For lift I have 2in body lift.
Up front 2-3in with indexed torsion bar keys.
Out back 4-5in with Ram 2500 leaf springs.
Yes at full articulation I don't get rubbing, I have made clearance at the corners of the fenders ect. I did that before the keys, so I can't say if it is needed with body kit and keys.
As for gas mileage I get 10-11 city. 12-13 highway. But remember I have a 5.9 Magnum several perfromance parts and also 3.90:1 gears with the 33in tires.
For you just keep it simple, the body lift is cheep and easy to install 2in lift, and if you want to go larger 31's are not to big.
Up front 2-3in with indexed torsion bar keys.
Out back 4-5in with Ram 2500 leaf springs.
Yes at full articulation I don't get rubbing, I have made clearance at the corners of the fenders ect. I did that before the keys, so I can't say if it is needed with body kit and keys.
As for gas mileage I get 10-11 city. 12-13 highway. But remember I have a 5.9 Magnum several perfromance parts and also 3.90:1 gears with the 33in tires.
For you just keep it simple, the body lift is cheep and easy to install 2in lift, and if you want to go larger 31's are not to big.
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No U-Joint problems for me. When I first installed the leaf springs when it was 2wd it shifted I had to use some angle shims to shift up the pinion to match the new hight. When I did the 4wd conversion I did a SOA swap and had to use new spring perches, so I was able to get the correct pinion angle.
I would suggest you check you pinion angle and make sure your not to far off from the driveshaft, if so use an angle shim to shift it up. Also I strongly recommend not to use blocks.
I would suggest you check you pinion angle and make sure your not to far off from the driveshaft, if so use an angle shim to shift it up. Also I strongly recommend not to use blocks.
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No U-Joint problems for me. When I first installed the leaf springs when it was 2wd it shifted I had to use some angle shims to shift up the pinion to match the new hight. When I did the 4wd conversion I did a SOA swap and had to use new spring perches, so I was able to get the correct pinion angle.
I would suggest you check you pinion angle and make sure your not to far off from the driveshaft, if so use an angle shim to shift it up. Also I strongly recommend not to use blocks.
I would suggest you check you pinion angle and make sure your not to far off from the driveshaft, if so use an angle shim to shift it up. Also I strongly recommend not to use blocks.