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Feb 20, 2007 | 01:35 PM

dropped74

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I am new to this body style though I do have a 74. I am wanting to tweak the torsion bar to raise the front end to be level with the rest of the truck. Once I have done that can I fit a 265/70/17 on it. I have a 2003 2wd King Ranch Screw. Thanks for your time and have a great day.

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Feb 20, 2007 | 02:06 PM

galaxie641

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I think those tires will fit a 2wd without tweaking anything.

Feb 20, 2007 | 03:40 PM

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i know on a 4x4 I and others have fit 285/70/R17 with no problem at all.

Feb 20, 2007 | 10:24 PM

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Sorry but a 2WD doesn't have torsion bars in the front. There's nothing to tweak to give you any extra height.

Feb 21, 2007 | 11:03 AM

dropped74

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Well crap. What can I do to level out the truck. I would prefer to raise the front rather than lower the rear.

Feb 23, 2007 | 03:57 PM

dropped74

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Okay so I have found the daystar spacers. What is the next tire size up from the 265/70/17 and will it fit on my truck with the spacer. 2WD

Feb 23, 2007 | 08:46 PM

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I work for a tire dealer, the 265/70-17 should fit without any mods.

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Feb 27, 2007 | 03:14 PM

KingRanchMan02

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My KR came with 275/60R17 tires as original equipment.

Feb 28, 2007 | 04:09 PM

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dropped74

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My KR came with 275/60R17 tires as original equipment.

Yeah that is what mine came with also. I am wanting to level the truck out and personlly feel that the KR looks better lifted than lowered, but what are you guy's thoughts. I have looked into both and to lower the rear would be cheaper but not sure if it is the look I want to go with.

Mar 1, 2007 | 07:31 AM

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My vote would be go taller, not a fan of lowered trucks. Unless they are older street rods.

Mar 6, 2007 | 04:28 PM

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So how about 275/70/17's on my truck with the spacers on the front. The tires measure:

32.2 Tall
11 wide

Mar 6, 2007 | 06:07 PM

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275/60/17's are smaller than 265/70/17's.

I would guess with the spacers those 275/70's would work but the 2wd valence may need to be cut.

Mar 7, 2007 | 10:39 AM

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with 3.5" lift spindles on the front I had to trim to make room for 285/75/16's. These are 32.9 in tall and about 11 or so inches wide. Mine is 2wd also