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"Poverty" level kits

I bought the Truxxx 1.5" leveling spacer kit for both of my Powerwagons and I think it looks great. Ride is same as stock, I just run 35's on stock wheels, no issues whatsoever. Just needed an alignment. Kit was less than $300.
 

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ErikTheRed said:
About 1700 miles on the Transforce.

I looked at the Patagonias, and they were definately a consideration. But for less $$$ per tire, I decided on the Kendas mostly because of solid reviews, the 3-ply sidewall, and the look. Very cool looking tire, and we all know how important looking cool is.

Is your truck a 2500 or 3500?
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2500. I was happy with my price. Much less than I had anticipated when I started shopping.

Good luck with the spacer and sneakers. Post up pics.


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whitexc said:
2500. I was happy with my price. Much less than I had anticipated when I started shopping.

Good luck with the spacer and sneakers. Post up pics.


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Happy with the price of the tires? If ya don't mind my asking, whaddya pay fer em? I got the Kendas for $280 apiece on the Walmart.com, and rather than shell out another $280 for a new spare (I gotta have the spare be the same size tire) I found an el-cheapo Prinx Hi-Country RT 285/75 on Priority Tire for $162.
 
ErikTheRed said:
So if I pull my truck into a reputable alignment shop with that print-out, hand it to the alignment feller and say, "Here, do this...", he'll know what to do? Thats all there is to it? Those specs are correct for my 2024 3500 even after the 1" front lift? Just makin' sure. ;)
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ErikTheRed said:
Happy with the price of the tires? If ya don't mind my asking, whaddya pay fer em? I got the Kendas for $280 apiece on the Walmart.com, and rather than shell out another $280 for a new spare (I gotta have the spare be the same size tire) I found an el-cheapo Prinx Hi-Country RT 285/75 on Priority Tire for $162.
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I was right at $270/ea out the door for the 4 Milestars. I didn’t do anything with my spare. I suppose I could measure it for grins and giggles and make sure it would work in a pinch.

I had browsed the Kendas. They should treat you well.

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H3LZSN1P3R said:
Chains are not legal here so no…
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Thank you for the reply. Depending on the weather conditions, we are required to put on chains about half way up to Lake Tahoe.

Especially coming down at the end of the day with the roads a solid sheet of ice, it can be pretty exciting.
 
whitexc said:
I was right at $270/ea out the door for the 4 Milestars. I didn’t do anything with my spare. I suppose I could measure it for grins and giggles and make sure it would work in a pinch.

I had browsed the Kendas. They should treat you well.

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$270 sounds like a pretty good deal! As for the spare tire, you probably don't NEED to replace yours. I did because I'm a weirdo about stuff like that and just knowing that spare underneath there is smaller than my running tires would bug the crap outta me. Its already mentally challenging enough knowing its a different brand.
 
HarryN said:
Thank you for the reply. Depending on the weather conditions, we are required to put on chains about half way up to Lake Tahoe.

Especially coming down at the end of the day with the roads a solid sheet of ice, it can be pretty exciting.
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We can run studded tires here but we get solid ice roads here too but its a 3k fine if you run the roads with chains!
 
ErikTheRed said:
$270 sounds like a pretty good deal! As for the spare tire, you probably don't NEED to replace yours. I did because I'm a weirdo about stuff like that and just knowing that spare underneath there is smaller than my running tires would bug the crap outta me. Its already mentally challenging enough knowing its a different brand.
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I have been eyeing them for a while and had a few sizes in my eBay cart. One day the 275’s were reduced to $220 each so I pulled the trigger. I will get the spare down and check it out compared to the new sneakers. I hear yah on the matchy matchy.

Post up pics of this level kit when you get it done. It very much depends on how my truck is parked as to how drastic the rake is. I’d go an inch up front if it makes a noticeable difference.


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Rockcrawlindude said:
My thing is fixed I can add pics now
1” traxada
285/75-18
Sumo springs rear
“unloaded” I have <500lb in the bed
Trailer tongue weight 900lb
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I see your tires are Nitto Ridge Grapplers. I looked up the specs on those tires and it shows 35.08" tall, which is actually .08 taller than the specs show on my Kendas. Since you have a 1" level also, and your tires don't rub anywhere, I should be a-ok.
 
ErikTheRed said:
I see your tires are Nitto Ridge Grapplers. I looked up the specs on those tires and it shows 35.08" tall, which is actually .08 taller than the specs show on my Kendas. Since you have a 1" level also, and your tires don't rub anywhere, I should be a-ok.
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He has different wheels with less positive offset though and with all the weight he has in the front with the winch and bumper the 1” would likely put him close to stock hight maybe a bit over
 
H3LZSN1P3R said:
He has different wheels with less positive offset though and with all the weight he has in the front with the winch and bumper the 1” would likely put him close to stock hight maybe a bit over
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Crap. I didn't even notice the wheels and I didn't consider all that heavy crap hanging out front. You party-pooper.

LOL
 
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