Tires and shocks
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Tires and shocks
I have a 2000 EXP and ready for new tires and shocks. I am looking at Bridgestone Dueler Revo's and Blistine shocks. Two questions.
#1 Should I use the LT265's tire or the P265's. What is the difference?
#2 How tough are shocks to install. There is no air leveling on my EXP.
Thanks
#1 Should I use the LT265's tire or the P265's. What is the difference?
#2 How tough are shocks to install. There is no air leveling on my EXP.
Thanks
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From: Dayton, OH
#1:
Off the top of my head I don't think LT have any mileage warranty.
Different load ratings also.
#2:
I found the shock installation easy but it depends on your experience. Reaching around the gas tank and taking the bolt in and out is similiar to things I do at work everyday.
Clint
Off the top of my head I don't think LT have any mileage warranty.
Different load ratings also.
#2:
I found the shock installation easy but it depends on your experience. Reaching around the gas tank and taking the bolt in and out is similiar to things I do at work everyday.
Clint
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Just make sure those shock bolts are tight!! Or you will get a ton of rattling noises, air tools work good in this situation if you have access to them!! Also I got mine off of Ebay, prices were unbelievable, I got 4 for the price of 1..
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#1 Should I use the LT265's tire or the P265's. What is the difference?
Do you have 4WD? Do you tow? If so, get the LT's....actually get the LT's regardless as they look much better.
#2 How tough are shocks to install. There is no air leveling on my EXP.
They are easy if you have an hour or two and the proper tools.
Do you have 4WD? Do you tow? If so, get the LT's....actually get the LT's regardless as they look much better.
#2 How tough are shocks to install. There is no air leveling on my EXP.
They are easy if you have an hour or two and the proper tools.
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From: Chippewa Falls, WI
I have P265/75R16 Revos on my 98 4x4 and they look and ride great. I don't think there is a difference in the appearance of the P vs. LT, just the number of plys. If you spend most of you time on the road and don't tow much, the P will be fine and is cheaper. If you off-road or tow, the LT is the way to go.
OE on my truck is 255/70R16 so I corrected the speedo by replacing the gear on the speed senor - about $12 and an easy swap. Later trucks require a computer adjustment.
OE on my truck is 255/70R16 so I corrected the speedo by replacing the gear on the speed senor - about $12 and an easy swap. Later trucks require a computer adjustment.
