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17 Inch Tire Sizes
I too have been plagued with the 17" chrome clad Limited wheels on my 06. I'm in the process of shopping for my second set of tires for these. The Libby came with the 235/65/17s and one of the few choices I found a couple years back were the Toyo Open Country ATs. These came in the same...- Uncle Krusty
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- Forum: Tires / Wheels
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OME how to?
Matt, When I purchased my OME springs there wasn't anything in the boxes about installing them, so I know what you mean. However there have been a few good write-ups here on the process of installing different type lifts, and you should be able to get a good idea of whats involed from reading...- Uncle Krusty
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- Forum: Lift Kit Discussion
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How to: Fit towhooks to an '05+
Love the write-up, and the pics were great - always worth a thousand words... Especially the last one of the whole thing re-assembled. My only question is why you didn't cut out the areas around the hooks for better access? I don't mean to be critical, as I may have a problem chopping into...- Uncle Krusty
- Post #5
- Forum: How To
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235/65R17 Best Options
A year ago I would have told you to go with the 236/65/17 TOYO Open Country. They have been great tires, but I didn't get the wear out of them I expected. They are supposed to be 50K tires, but they sure are looking thin at between 35-40K, and I've only had them 2 years. Other than that I...- Uncle Krusty
- Post #24
- Forum: Tires / Wheels
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What's a good automatic tire deflator?
I was going to say "a nail", but if you're just looking to air down some, that's another story... As far as getting all 4 the same, I've seen "Tee" hoses used with the ends for the valve stems that clamp on like an inflator With the tee hose installed on both front tires, you deflate them at...- Uncle Krusty
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- Forum: Tires / Wheels
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Rancho discontinuing 17505 Struts!
Tom, Thanks for the info on the application. I wasn't saying that everyone would get the valving right, just that there are at least some other options (unlike the struts). BTW Tom, did you hang out on BinderBuletin a while back? Maybe still do - I have'nt been on there in a while...- Uncle Krusty
- Post #23
- Forum: Lift Kit Discussion
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Rancho discontinuing 17505 Struts!
Wow, I'm glad I got mine last month! The strut is an issue, as well as being able to "warrenty" a bad shock with Rancho. However, all is not lost. The rear shocks are "stock" for the Durango/Dakota line. I would think that any other premium shock for this application (especially the 4x4...- Uncle Krusty
- Post #21
- Forum: Lift Kit Discussion
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Would these work as recovery points?
Welcome boebr! As humorus as this might sound, I have seen devices for sale that are simply versions of this. They are typically some type of small spool that bolts onto the rim using the stock lug nuts. The Idea is that this goes on the wheel that is losing traction, and therefore...- Uncle Krusty
- Post #8
- Forum: KJ General Discussion
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overdrive
OD = off has two more great uses when not towing. I turn it off when driving in the mountains. Going up-hill it lets me keep the engine revs up for more power climbing. nana.gif Going down hill it helps engine brake the car so I'm not riding the brakes like everyone in front of me (I've...- Uncle Krusty
- Post #9
- Forum: KJ General Discussion
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Stock Intake Pipe V6 Liberty to V6 Dodge?
You hit the nail on the head! My '99 Dodge Ram has the most ridiculous filter set-up imaginable. The filter sits in a plastic plenum above the throttle body, with a breather tube that goes to a hole in passengers side fender. This is in essence a CAI. The problem is the whole thing has to...- Uncle Krusty
- Post #46
- Forum: KJ General Discussion
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Interesting things to do with tow strap
My rides quitetly in the "equipment bag" behind the rear seat. it keeps company with the tool set, a 3-D cell mag light, a fresh roll of TP (still wrapped), and some other essentialls like duct tape... BTW, those accordian style front window shades make great mats for working under your rig...- Uncle Krusty
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- Forum: KJ General Discussion
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Compressing front struts
You can also try most tool/equipment rental centers. They usually carry the better (stronger) units. To me, $25/$35 dollars for a days use is WELL worth the added safety.- Uncle Krusty
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- Forum: KJ General Discussion
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hmm? sounds like more than i need.
kjweston, You can go another route. If you can find some clevises off a KK, they are 1/2" longer. This will translate into 1" at the wheel, with no spacers anywhere. You should be able to install it without removing the strut from the vehicle. In another post of mine, somone said the KK...- Uncle Krusty
- Post #11
- Forum: Lift Kit Discussion
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Quick question on the Rancho 17505 struts
tjkj2002, Thanks! (bowdown) (bowdown) (bowdown) It worked perfectly... I'll add that to my "bag of tricks" file...- Uncle Krusty
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- Forum: Lift Kit Discussion
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Quick question on the Rancho 17505 struts
Saturday I finally picked up my lift. :cool: OME springs, Rancho shocks and struts. I just have one question... The shocks came compressed with the "strap" to hold them that way. Typical of most gas shocks. I assume the struts are the same - correct? (They better be as there is no way...- Uncle Krusty
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- Forum: Lift Kit Discussion
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another lift question from a newbie....
I spent $375 for a 3-1/2" front lift (1-1/2" blocks for the rear) of my '99 Dodge Ram about 2 years ago. I used a spindle lift from Fab-tech as the truck is only 2WD. It was time for ball joints, tie rods, shocks, etc... so while I had it apart... Best part is the ride is still comprable to...- Uncle Krusty
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- Forum: Lift Kit Discussion
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another lift question from a newbie....
I'm going to vote for the OME as well. I just picked my parts up Saturday :D ...after waiting a good year saving my change. Truth is, it really wasn't that expensive. I looked on-line, and with shipping and such, I found my best deal was at a local shop (4 Wheel Parts) Rancho RSX17505...- Uncle Krusty
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- Forum: Lift Kit Discussion
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Wrangler wheels on a KJ?
I've been dying to find & try some factory rims (15") like I had on my '96 Grand (Top picture). My '06 Liberty Limited came with the 17" factory chrome rims, and I'm just not that impressed. It was heck finding an AT Tire in the 235/65-17. Hopefully with my new lift ordered (finally) and a...- Uncle Krusty
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- Forum: Tires / Wheels
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My new "TWACK LIFT" setup
The lip would present a problem, especialy if you don't have a lathe (few of us do...) When you mention the Homda guys torching their's, I can go one better. Back in the "U-Shaped" leaf spring days, I saw a 70's Stepside (SWB) F150 that had been lifted well over 12". These had the coil...- Uncle Krusty
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- Forum: Lift Kit Discussion
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My new "TWACK LIFT" setup
Twack, Sorry, in re-reading my post I did come off a little harsh. I was trying to hurry so we could go over to my in-laws (fun enough in it's own right). I'm glad to hear that everything is working for you so far. Years ago, my brother cut the coils on the front of his Chevy, and...- Uncle Krusty
- Post #9
- Forum: Lift Kit Discussion
