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Old 10-09-2017, 08:22 AM
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what do the lug nuts look like?
if they're just regular stock like lock nuts, you should be able to use a 12 point 19mm socket, and tap it onto the lug nut and remove with a ratchet or impact.
it it's a smaller lug nut, just use a smaller socket...

just try to use an old socket, one you don't car for before pulling out your best.
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There procomp lug nuts that are splined or I ordered the key to take them off. I'll switch to mcgard ones for I can use a regular socket.
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Why do you want to go taller?
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I wanna run 35s and not cut the thing crazy being on 4.5 lift
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What's best to wheel being at 5.5 lift 33 or 35. As u can see I got the bump stops.
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What's best to wheel being at 5.5 lift 33 or 35. As u can see I got the bump stops.
sorry if you've already said, but what gears are you running?
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Now stock 3.55 but I'm going to change them to prob 4.56
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That would require another carrier in Dana axles.
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I know lol
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when i had my rubicon express 5.5 inch extreme duty superflex kit, it said best for 33 inch tires with minor cutting and flare relocation.
but if you cut a bit more and put something like bushwhacker flares, you can run 35's.
the RE springs are real flexy and can stuff a 33 like no other, front AND rear.
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At 4.5" with minor trimming or better aftermarket flares 35s can flex all day long and look great.
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I got some good bump stops so I'll trim for a 35 and hopefully look nice
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So I got rear shackles in and front coils in tonight. I think I'm going to add a 3/4 spacer up front because it has a little bit of a rake still. I also added the front bump stops. When I do the front coil spacer I'll do the front brake lines also. Slowly I'm getting there. This I'll use my buddy's lift this time.

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