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Postby NmexMAX » Thu Jun 06, 2013 12:10 pm

akley88 wrote:ok i didnt want to make a new thread for this but do you guys think a 295/75r16 would fit with the rancho lift?
Depends on the offset and width of the wheel.

If this is on an OEM wheel, odds are you'll rub pretty good on the inside. This is with the 2" lift too, so that's a pretty tall tire, 33.4", so you might also get some rubbing on the fender when fully flexed and turning.

Also, if this is indeed on an OEM wheel, I'm assuming they might give you grief for wanting to mount a 295 on a 7.5" wheel.


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Postby akley88 » Thu Jun 06, 2013 12:14 pm

its on a aftermarket 8" wheel. only reason i ask is cause i got a good price offer on the tires. i might try and and do any mods that are needed just incase other people want to try it.

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Postby NmexMAX » Thu Jun 06, 2013 12:19 pm

akley88 wrote:its on a aftermarket 8" wheel. only reason i ask is cause i got a good price offer on the tires. i might try and and do any mods that are needed just incase other people want to try it.
Do you know the back spacing and offset?


I know there were minimal mods required to fit 33.2" on the PRG/OME kit that rragpaoa has installed.

Here's his with 33.2" tires, on OEM wheels. 275-70 18's. So, yours will be wider, but it all depends on back spacing for the insude rubbing. I'm also assuming you'll need to either modify or remove your mud guards.

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Postby patomwazi » Sun Jun 30, 2013 11:29 am

Hey Oly...what are those lights on the lower grill?...
Oly 22 wrote:Model year- 2011

Lift height:1", 2", 3" etc....- 2-2.25

Type of lift: suspension? body lift? or both? Suspension

Brand: type of struts/springs used. Or type of spacer used, or both : Rancho Quick Lift loaded front struts and Rancho Spacers in rear with Bilstein HD rear shocks.

Hows the ride compared to stock- Much better. The adjustable front Rancho's allow you to dial in the ride comfort you want, based on the roads you are travelling on. The Bilstein HD's and air bags in the back, improve the ride, for the OEM springs.

How long have you had the lift installed- 4-5 months

If you had to do it again would you change anything- Not yet. Ride is much improved, for the driving I do.

Problems you ran into- Tried the 4x4Parts rear HD springs and did not get more than a 1/2" lift, changed to the spacers. The HD springs made it too difficult to reinstall the Firestone Coil-Rite Air Bags and could not reinstall. Minor rubbing at rear of front wheel wells, with hard turns, at slow speed, with the larger tires. Would require hammering a portion of the body, behind the plastic inner wheel well.

What brand/size rims/tires your using- Stock 18" wheels with BF Goodrich All Terrian T/A KO'a LT285-65R18

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Postby Oly 22 » Mon Jul 01, 2013 8:15 pm

Hey patomwazi,

There are two IPF868CS 100watt driving lights and a Rigid Industries 10"SR Specter Driving Beam LED Light Bar.

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Postby patomwazi » Wed Jul 10, 2013 1:16 am

Oly.....using your Pathy as a template....he he

Model year- 2008

Lift height:1", 2", 3" etc....- 2''

Type of lift: suspension? body lift? or both? Suspension

Brand: type of struts/springs used. Or type of spacer used, or both : Old Man Emu springs and shock kit

Hows the ride compared to stock- Much better. more firm and predictable than the spongy OEM springs.

How long have you had the lift installed- about 2weeks

If you had to do it again would you change anything- Nope...maybe a newer R51

Problems you ran into- nothing yet

What brand/size rims/tires your using- Stock 16" steel wheels with Pirelli Scorpion ATR 265/70/R16 (came with the car...still new so will keep them for a while)

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Postby jeepkevin » Thu Jul 11, 2013 8:01 am

Model year- 2012

Lift height: 2.5"/1.75"

Type of lift: suspension

Brand: Readylift 2.5" X-terra strut spacer front/Rancho rear spacer

Hows the ride compared to stock- only slightly different

How long have you had the lift installed- 500 miles

If you had to do it again would you change anything- see below

problems you ran into- really tight bolts!

what brand/size rims/tires your using- 265/65/17 stock size

I had an X-Terra and installed the Ready Lift complete kit on it. The front rode terrible with little to no down travel before the upper arms hit the strut mount. The rear needed an add-a-leaf to get it even close to level. I came back and replace the front spacers with some Bilstien struts set at 2". World of difference. Now, with the Pathfinder, I installed these left over spacers in the front knowing good and well that it was not what I ultimately wanted but it would at least show me a finished ride height in the front vs the Rancho rear spacers. The vehicle appears slightly nose high and actually rides really good. I definitly notice the upper arms hitting still but it takes a pretty good drop to do it on the street. I just ordered the Bilstein struts and will install set at 2" inches. I was worried about the rear shocks being a little to short but have yet to really notice anything on the street yet.

I installed the cam bolts in the front when I did the spacer. I set the cams straight up and down and took it over to the alignment shop. They did their magic, handed me a sheet that said everything was in the green and off I went. When I got home, I noticed how the front tires were not standing straight, they were very tucked in at the bottom. I looked at the cam bolts and only one was touched, and only slightly off center. I purchased the 1 year alignment with warranty so I figured I was going to play with things a little. I maxed out the cams to get the tires standing straight up, and adjust the toe to get the tires straight again. I have been driving it for a couple of weeks now and it drives great. I know there is no way what I did is perfect but it drives no different than before. I am looking at tires soon and will have the alignment rechecked when I do so. I think I will tell them to set toe only in the front and leave camber/castor alone.

Overall I am very pleased with the look and the ride quality. I cant wait get the front together with the proper shocks. I also can't wait to bump up slightly in tire size. The purpose of this vehicle is to tow our four wheelers out to local off road parks and get us back to a good camping spot. A set of rear bags are on the short list because the trailer really squats it down.

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Postby NmexMAX » Thu Jul 11, 2013 12:48 pm

Sounds good jeepkevin. Got any pics?

From my experience on here, it seems as if hardly anyone does the front spacer/leveling kit. Mostly just the rancho quicklift or similar, so it be nice to see the vehicle and the actual set-up.

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Postby jeepkevin » Thu Jul 11, 2013 2:06 pm

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Postby patomwazi » Thu Jul 11, 2013 2:11 pm

Lady in red....nice....quick question...why not tint up front doaar widows as well..more uniform look...regulation thingy???

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Postby jeepkevin » Thu Jul 11, 2013 2:26 pm

I tinted my last couple of vehicles front windows and then it gave me difficulty at night see out. Earlier this year I peeled it off my Jeep front windows. I agree it looks better but make me uneasy. Maybe I just kept choosing something too dark.

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Postby patomwazi » Thu Jul 11, 2013 2:52 pm

At one point nded up peeling all the windows on a vw golf had a while back for the same reason since then...only 20% film on all my cars...i thought for you it was a regulation thing in the states...

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Postby 05WBPath » Tue Jul 30, 2013 3:29 am

[quote="05WBPath"]Model year- 2005 LE

Lift height:1", 2", 3" etc....--- 2-2.5"

Type of lift: suspension? body lift? or both? Suspension

Brand: Front; Rancho QuickLift Loaded, Bilstein 4600 with lift springs in the rear

Hows the ride compared to stock- Firm very smooth ride

How long have you had the lift installed- 2 months

If you had to do it again would you change anything-

problems you ran into- Wheel Rub

what brand/size rims/tires your using- Goodyear DuraTrac 275/65 - R18 on XD Monsters


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Postby NmexMAX » Tue Jul 30, 2013 11:00 am

What lift springs did you use for the rear?

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Postby 05WBPath » Tue Jul 30, 2013 11:05 am

NmexMAX wrote:What lift springs did you use for the rear?
I got the 2" rear lift springs from 4X4parts.com, no spacers.

I got the package called Deluxe Suspension Package, but I don't see it on the website anymore. I bought it in Aug '12 for $440, $525 shipped.

It came with 5100's for the front 4600's in the rear and rear springs.


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