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Old Oct 17, 2011 | 11:52 AM
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Originally Posted by zimbobwye
Just asking for a quick poll.. Time for New Tires, before winter. I'm driving mostly on road/highway. I'm all stock. So, sticking with a 235x75x15..
Question is:
Goodyear Wrangler DuraTrac vs. General Grabber AT2 ?

Goodyear gives a little more tread depth, and (in my opinion) a better look. And, I want something a little more aggressive look than the radials on there now. But, there is a budget in here somewhere, and Grabbers are about $40 less per tire. So, preparing for winter, which would you guys go with?

Or, would you recommend something else, entirely? All opinions welcome here. Thanks, guys!
Goodyear wrangler duratrac cuz they r rated 4 the severe snow
Old Oct 17, 2011 | 12:31 PM
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Originally Posted by zimbobwye
Just asking for a quick poll.. Time for New Tires, before winter. I'm driving mostly on road/highway. I'm all stock. So, sticking with a 235x75x15..
Question is:
Goodyear Wrangler DuraTrac vs. General Grabber AT2 ?

Goodyear gives a little more tread depth, and (in my opinion) a better look. And, I want something a little more aggressive look than the radials on there now. But, there is a budget in here somewhere, and Grabbers are about $40 less per tire. So, preparing for winter, which would you guys go with?

Or, would you recommend something else, entirely? All opinions welcome here. Thanks, guys!
Are you strictly going for an A/T tire? Or are you interested in M/T tires as well?

Either way, I suggest you add Firestone Destination tires to your list. I run the M/T flavor and couldn't be happier. Both the M/T and the A/T are at the top of the ratings on Tirerack. Great traction and treadwear on both styles.
Old Oct 17, 2011 | 03:35 PM
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Originally Posted by dukie564

Are you strictly going for an A/T tire? Or are you interested in M/T tires as well?

Either way, I suggest you add Firestone Destination tires to your list. I run the M/T flavor and couldn't be happier. Both the M/T and the A/T are at the top of the ratings on Tirerack. Great traction and treadwear on both styles.
I'm not set on any one type of tire. I'm just planning for a 25 mile commute all winter, along with a more aggressive tread. I hadn't looked much at Firestone since a Firestone shop refused to put any size but factory original on another vehicle of mine.. just sort of rubbed me wrong. But, I suppose that doesn't mean the tires have to. Just trying to budget in the $600 range, if possible.
Thanks for the recommendation, dukie. Any opinion/advice you have is always welcome.
Old Oct 17, 2011 | 05:12 PM
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Originally Posted by zimbobwye
I'm not set on any one type of tire. I'm just planning for a 25 mile commute all winter, along with a more aggressive tread. I hadn't looked much at Firestone since a Firestone shop refused to put any size but factory original on another vehicle of mine.. just sort of rubbed me wrong. But, I suppose that doesn't mean the tires have to. Just trying to budget in the $600 range, if possible.
Thanks for the recommendation, dukie. Any opinion/advice you have is always welcome.
I will second that notion. Firestones are awesome!
Old Oct 17, 2011 | 05:39 PM
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Is it true that 31x10.5 r15 tires will rub on rear sway bar on stock wheels with 3 inch lift?
Old Oct 17, 2011 | 05:44 PM
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not if you take the sway bar off and sell it for scrap to get more xj parts....
Old Oct 17, 2011 | 05:47 PM
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Originally Posted by toogreat
not if you take the sway bar off and sell it for scrap to get more xj parts....
I wish their was a "like" button on this forum^ lol
Old Oct 17, 2011 | 06:07 PM
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Just put new speakers in the heep. only did it cause the stock ones suck, and the front passenger door speaker didn't work. put the new ones in and the front passenger door speaker still doesn't work. Its a 98 classic with factory cd player. I'm wondering if these decks are prone to burning out channels, or do I need to re-wire that speaker?
Old Oct 17, 2011 | 06:39 PM
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Originally Posted by sycoglitch
What stock air filter do you guys run, I love mopar but wanna see if something can give me a little more cfm for now until I change to an AEM. Plus I wanna mod my stock box to pull in more air, what do you guys think
I put the Spectre one from Autozone in. 20 bucks and washable, couldn't say no.
Old Oct 17, 2011 | 06:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Outlaw Star

I put the Spectre one from Autozone in. 20 bucks and washable, couldn't say no.
Thanks, I was looking at those, was wondering if they safer than k&n.

I'm also curious if u make the inlet on the stock air box bigger or a second hike in the side if the box, would that mess up any type of vacuum pull into the TB? I know that sounds like a wierd question just curious
Old Oct 17, 2011 | 06:50 PM
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Originally Posted by sycoglitch

Thanks, I was looking at those, was wondering if they safer than k&n.

I'm also curious if u make the inlet on the stock air box bigger or a second hike in the side if the box, would that mess up any type of vacuum pull into the TB? I know that sounds like a wierd question just curious
It works just as good as my buddies K&N. I did the airbox mods to mine. Relocated the AIT sensor, removed the silencer and removed the heat valve from the front of the box. Search for "Stock airbox mod".
Old Oct 17, 2011 | 06:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Outlaw Star

It works just as good as my buddies K&N. I did the airbox mods to mine. Relocated the AIT sensor, removed the silencer and removed the heat valve from the front of the box.
Cool. I was thinking of cutting a hole on the box where the driver fender side to let more air flow in plus I wanna get a bored TB.
Old Oct 17, 2011 | 07:04 PM
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Originally Posted by sycoglitch

Cool. I was thinking of cutting a hole on the box where the driver fender side to let more air flow in plus I wanna get a bored TB.
Allright. If yours is a newer model like cf1k1's, just send him a PM asking him what he thought after I did the sensor relocation to his.
Old Oct 17, 2011 | 07:13 PM
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Originally Posted by birdmann
Just put new speakers in the heep. only did it cause the stock ones suck, and the front passenger door speaker didn't work. put the new ones in and the front passenger door speaker still doesn't work. Its a 98 classic with factory cd player. I'm wondering if these decks are prone to burning out channels, or do I need to re-wire that speaker?
I'm not a stereo know it all. Check all of your wires where they pass through the door jam into the door. They are known to break there. Often causing speaker, lock and window operation. Just a thought.
Old Oct 17, 2011 | 07:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Outlaw Star

Allright. If yours is a newer model like cf1k1's, just send him a PM asking him what he thought after I did the sensor relocation to his.
Cool thanks alot for the help



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