Falken Rubitrek 265/70/17 installed

[Matt77]

Before-

After-

There's about a pinky width between the tire and upper control arm. Good enough?

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[superj]

nice!!

yeah, that is enough

 

[Joe D]

Very nice

 

[CACTUSGREYFX4]

Before pavement queen now it goes in the dirt

 

[ATXian]

Looks good!
Any chance you'd want to post in the Wheel and Tire Fitment Picture Thread too?

 

[vincev]

nice! do you have a front lift or level? if so what is it? I'm also thinking of going with 265 70 r17 KO3 on the same stock wheels and I already have the 2" level

 

[Matt77]

Thanks!
The front is leveled(ish) with eibach shocks. The fronts are adjustable so they're currently set to be a little lower than the back.
Think I wrote up more info with pictures under a different topic. Look up eibach leveling shocks and I bet you'll find it.
Thing to watch for with your tires is clearance with the upper control arms.
Good luck, enjoy!

 

[Matt77]

Look under the suspension category- eibach pro 2.0 install

 

[ryanO]

Thanks!
The front is leveled(ish) with eibach shocks. The fronts are adjustable so they're currently set to be a little lower than the back.
Think I wrote up more info with pictures under a different topic. Look up eibach leveling shocks and I bet you'll find it.
Thing to watch for with your tires is clearance with the upper control arms.
Good luck, enjoy!

How much did the Eibach shocks lift the front? I'm hoping theres still a bit of rake in the truck for when I tow after installing them?

 

[Matt77]

They come from eibach set at about 2", to be level with the back. But they're adjustable, even after installed. The kit comes with a spanner wrench- jack up the front end to take pressure off them. Then you can raise them up to 3 inches, or lower them to whatever you want. I lowered mine about a half inch/inch to keep a little rake. Sits level when pulling a light camper.

 

[ryanO]

They come from eibach set at about 2", to be level with the back. But they're adjustable, even after installed. The kit comes with a spanner wrench- jack up the front end to take pressure off them. Then you can raise them up to 3 inches, or lower them to whatever you want. I lowered mine about a half inch/inch to keep a little rake. Sits level when pulling a light camper.

Looks awesome!

 

[ryanO]

They come from eibach set at about 2", to be level with the back. But they're adjustable, even after installed. The kit comes with a spanner wrench- jack up the front end to take pressure off them. Then you can raise them up to 3 inches, or lower them to whatever you want. I lowered mine about a half inch/inch to keep a little rake. Sits level when pulling a light camper.

I'm debating doing the install myself. I'm not as worried about the LCA bolts as I am the CV joint coming apart....that terifies me.

 

[Matt77]

Thanks
Nothing drastic, but I like the look. Tires are really good in snow and the shocks feel like an upgrade from stock. Spendy, but to each their own.

 

[Matt77]

Yep, it spooked me too (cv)
Getting the bottom 2 bolts out of the original shocks is tough. But then you can safely take the whole strut out without ranking on the lower control arm.

 

[Matt77]

I should edit myself- I removed the strut by cutting out the tabs/bolts on bottom of the stock shocks. They're pressed in in.

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