Yet another tire question
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Got it done
Had the Ready Lift 2.25" leveling kit installed and the Falken Wildpeak A/T3W LT275/70R18 mounted yesterday. I think it came out just about as perfect as could be.
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Thanks guys. I hope it doesn't look silly being a 2 wd with that stance. It came out basically how I wanted it. Still just a bit of rake but nowhere near the "cat in heat" look. I'm running the tires @40psi at the moment and will try them at 38psi. The ride is noticeably stiffer, but not harsh. The road noise isn't bad at all. Not silent, but not loud either. No need to crank the tunes. GPS shows my speedometer is off by 4-5mph. So do I just get a calibrator or go for a tuner? I can tell a slight decrease of low end umph. Overall I'm very happy with the results. Does anyone know if I will need to readjust the headlights? One would think with a total of 3.75" lift in the front end the headlights are going to be aiming down the road a bit.... And can they be adjusted?
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I used a Hypertech calibrator. The headlights will need to be adjusted. It's easy to do.
Just use a tape measure to get the distance from level ground to the center of your headlight.
Park your truck 25' from a wall on level ground. Shine your low beams against the wall.
Measure from level ground up and put a piece of masking tape on the wall at the same height that you measured the center of your headlights from the ground.
Now open the hood. There are small round openings on top of the headlight assemblies. Put a #2 Phillips screw driver in the opening and turn. You will see the hot spot of the beam move.
Adjust it down to the level of the tape you placed on the wall. Do the same for both sides.
Drive and fine tune until you get it just right. I fine tuned mine 2 or 3 times until it was to my liking and no one was flashing me anymore.
Just use a tape measure to get the distance from level ground to the center of your headlight.
Park your truck 25' from a wall on level ground. Shine your low beams against the wall.
Measure from level ground up and put a piece of masking tape on the wall at the same height that you measured the center of your headlights from the ground.
Now open the hood. There are small round openings on top of the headlight assemblies. Put a #2 Phillips screw driver in the opening and turn. You will see the hot spot of the beam move.
Adjust it down to the level of the tape you placed on the wall. Do the same for both sides.
Drive and fine tune until you get it just right. I fine tuned mine 2 or 3 times until it was to my liking and no one was flashing me anymore.
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Looking good 
I rode around for a year before I adjusted my lights 
I'd get a flash occasionally but living in a large metropolitan area dark is a relative term. I'd have no problem putting a lift on a 2wd even a full blown lift kit 4"-6"-8" +
I rode around for a year before I adjusted my lights I'd get a flash occasionally but living in a large metropolitan area dark is a relative term. I'd have no problem putting a lift on a 2wd even a full blown lift kit 4"-6"-8" +
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I went with the Toyo AT2 275/65R18 6 Ply stock size tires on mine with no lift. My truck only has 3500 miles on it but I noticed it was way too mushy going into corners while towing my travel trailer. I turned the Decibel Meter on my phone on when I ws taking it to the shop to get the tires. After install there was a 2 -3 decibel increase which isn't even noticable. I am running 40 PSI in them but considering going to 38 on the rear. Not really any difference in the ride from the Standard load tires but when they are in the sun and the pressure increases I do notice it then. I tried 10 ply's on my last 1/2 ton truck and they were stiffer than I like. Oh I forgot, the mushiness while towing is now gone.
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