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i don't mean to hijack or anything, but what do you guys think is the best 2" block kit with u-bolts for the money??
a steel block with a grade 8 U bolt
http://www.summitracing.com/search/?keyword=lift block&dds=1
I buy my U bolts from truckspring.com
http://www.truckspring.com/suspension-parts/hardware/u-bolts.aspx
I buy my U bolts from truckspring.com
http://www.truckspring.com/suspension-parts/hardware/u-bolts.aspx
I have a 1.5" block in the back...and cranked 1.5 - 1.75" in the front to level it out. (looks great in person)
My 285's fit nicely but when the front is compressed, it doesn't take much for the tire to hit the fender...I can turn the wheel lock to lock w/o it rubbing...but with a 5" BS, it will hit the fender fairly regularly when I offroad this thing.
My 285's fit nicely but when the front is compressed, it doesn't take much for the tire to hit the fender...I can turn the wheel lock to lock w/o it rubbing...but with a 5" BS, it will hit the fender fairly regularly when I offroad this thing.
Any chance somebody know the measurments so I can order a set of ubolts from some were.
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On a side note I picked up a set of used procomp extreme at in a 305 65 17 for a set of nnb Chevy truck z71 5 spoke wheels I also just picked up.
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On a side note I picked up a set of used procomp extreme at in a 305 65 17 for a set of nnb Chevy truck z71 5 spoke wheels I also just picked up.
those 305's won't fit properly with a 2" lift...what is the backspace on the rim?
If you buy the blocks (only get steel), they should come with the ubolts - total cost will be like $65.
Personally, I would get a lift for the truck if you want to run 305's. Cranking to fit those big wheels is going to be dangerous and eventually your CV's will fail.
Extreme A/T are really nice tires and cost a ton for 305's...I would definitely look into the proper lift and stay away from cranking your t-bars. Also, with tires that heavy, you will be wearing out your front end faster than stock tires, so definitely stay on top of maintenance.
If you buy the blocks (only get steel), they should come with the ubolts - total cost will be like $65.
Personally, I would get a lift for the truck if you want to run 305's. Cranking to fit those big wheels is going to be dangerous and eventually your CV's will fail.
Extreme A/T are really nice tires and cost a ton for 305's...I would definitely look into the proper lift and stay away from cranking your t-bars. Also, with tires that heavy, you will be wearing out your front end faster than stock tires, so definitely stay on top of maintenance.
Hmm. That's weird. They measure to be the same as a 285 70 17. And there only 2 inches taller than my stock tires now. Maybe its cuz there worn. But look to fit no problem. And I just posted what wheels I will be running. THere stock 2008 or so z71 Chevy truck wheels. There 17x7.5 I believe.
And stock so fitment shouldn't be a problem.
I just need the measurement of stock ubolts so I can order a set and get the tires mounted and put on.
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They look a lil wider but there not a 70 or 75 series tire. There a shorter 65 series.
And stock so fitment shouldn't be a problem.
I just need the measurement of stock ubolts so I can order a set and get the tires mounted and put on.
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They look a lil wider but there not a 70 or 75 series tire. There a shorter 65 series.
Ryan - my bad, I gave you bad advice....i looked at it too quickly and thought i saw a 75.
http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html
Based on that engine your tire is just a tick smaller then what I'm running so you should be ok. You will hit your fender on full compression, but if you keep it mostly highway, you will rarely notice it.
http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html
Based on that engine your tire is just a tick smaller then what I'm running so you should be ok. You will hit your fender on full compression, but if you keep it mostly highway, you will rarely notice it.
