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Old 03-15-2008, 06:17 AM
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Does anybody know if 275/70/16 bfgs tire size will fit my 2004 Dakota 4x4 stock with no lift? And has any one ever turned up the torsion bars and added a rear lief for more high, also tow hooks anyone try to put them on and how??
 
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Default RE: Tires,tow hooks,lift,2004 dakota 4x4

Well jonnymagnum (i assume he will see this post soon ) Has done the torsion bar and blocked the rear. And 31x10.5 were a stock size those are gonna be a bit bigger so they may rub. But the cranking thetorsion barmight be enough so they dont rub.

I know Jonny has bigger tires and hopfully he can sese my talking bout him and will give a clearer awnser for you.
 
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Default RE: Tires,tow hooks,lift,2004 dakota 4x4

I have 265/70-17's (32x11.5) on mine. I cranked the T bars and put 2" blocks in the rear. mine rub a lil bit when turning at full lock. I just trimmed a lil bit off my front bumper so they would clear. and it all depends on the back spacing of the rims too.
 
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Default RE: Tires,tow hooks,lift,2004 dakota 4x4

i have an 04 4X4. i cranked the torsion bars to level out with the rear. i have 265/70/16s on mine. i tried 285/70/16s when it was bone stock and they rubbed when turning. but im going to get the 285/70/16s on one day.
 
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Default RE: Tires,tow hooks,lift,2004 dakota 4x4

i wonder im looking at some tires and they are 265/75/r16's

if i crank the torsion bars should i be ok?

i wasnt sure since stock tires at 70 while these are 75

help?
 
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Its hard to say because i think 265/75/16s are about an inch bigger in diameter than the 265/70/16s. i think you should be alright, but i would get a second opinion before buying them.
 
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Default RE: Tires,tow hooks,lift,2004 dakota 4x4

i have 265/75/16s on my dakota. stupid tire place couldnt read. i didnt crank up the torsion bars. they are really close to rubbing and have only heard them rub while off road at full lock, never on the street.
 
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Default RE: Tires,tow hooks,lift,2004 dakota 4x4

make sure you check and see what width your rims are, mine from the factory were 16x8 so i have no problem putting the 265/75s i have on it now
no rubbing at all that i can tell, no marks or noise...and the guy that put them on said i will definately rub....

i have the t bars crankd and blocks in the back
 



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