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Old Mar 16, 2006 | 09:30 AM
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Shocks/Tires

I appreciate all the help about towing. What shocks would you guys recommend upgrading too. Also I am running Nitto Terra Grappler A/T's 295/70/17's load range D. They are rated to 3195 lbs at 65psi any body else using these tires will towing? Thanks again for the help.
 
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Old Mar 17, 2006 | 09:59 AM
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I have those tires in 35s. I keep them at 46 front and 48 back. Do not tow much, 1000-1500 few times. I had a cord of wood behind it for a little trip. 14000 miles and the tires look great. Rotate every 5 and rebalanced at 10k. Only one tire really needed to be rebalanced.
 
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Bilsteins are my first choice.
 
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Bilsteins are my first choice.
yep mine too -
 
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I'm running Bilstiens, and I like 'em. They are expensive though.
 
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