Kumho KL71's on a 3/1" Rough Country Kit.. - Page 3

silverstar · 09-28-2009, 06:55 PM

Since this is the same setup i'm going to go with down to the same tire even I have a couple questions I hope you can help with. How bad did it affect the power of the truck? Did it make a pretty big difference in acceleration or just a little bit. Granted you have the BT gears since you have the pro-4x so your's will be less than mine. Also have you gotten any mpg numbers since the install? How bad did it kill your gas mileage? Thanks for any help.

**adkl1** · 09-29-2009, 09:52 PM

To tell you the truth they didnt seem to make much of a difference, as far as the mpg i really couldnt tell you i put $20 of fuel in it and it lasts me all week ( 6 miles round trip x 4 days going to work ). i will be going to the mountains next weekend so i will have a better idea about the power loss..

WhiteTitanSe · 09-29-2009, 10:46 PM

its not a true 3" lift, the spacer is the same exact thickness as a Prg 2.5" spacer and you get no additional lift from the upper control arms, just more clearance.

OP truck looks Great!

silverstar · 09-29-2009, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by adkl1

To tell you the truth they didnt seem to make much of a difference, as far as the mpg i really couldnt tell you i put $20 of fuel in it and it lasts me all week ( 6 miles round trip x 4 days going to work ). i will be going to the mountains next weekend so i will have a better idea about the power loss..

Thanks and i'll watch for the update after the mountains. Gotta go get some action shots now too! HAHA

Mercenary Marine · 09-30-2009, 12:22 AM

Your truck looks real good. I have the same kit on my 04, Only mine did not come with tubular upper control arms. You said about camber bolts you bought, did you need them to get it aligned?

**adkl1** · 09-30-2009, 01:47 PM

Yeah I had to put the camber bolts in because of the lift. Nissan just puts in regular bolts in from the factory..

619-TITAN · 10-06-2009, 12:01 AM

Hey OP...

Your set up looks good. Definatly will have to look into this kit. thanks for the write up. what did you use to grind down the coil bucket?

08PRO4X · 10-06-2009, 12:58 AM

adkl1- that looks sweet! Really like it looks real tough! Love the Pro-4x!

**adkl1** · 10-06-2009, 04:05 PM

I have a harbor freight handheld grinder and just a 4" metal grinding wheel/disc from the Home depot or any hardware store.

silverstar · 10-06-2009, 05:59 PM

Any updates on the mileage?

**adkl1** · 10-06-2009, 08:10 PM

I have seem to use about the same amount of gas this week going back and forth to work, i would say its a minimal change. I also got to drive on the Freeway for a few miles doing around 65 and they are pretty quite im impressed !

silverstar · 10-06-2009, 10:25 PM

Awsome, thank you very much for the feedback. I can't wait to get that lift and those tires on my truck! I HATE these crapyears so bad, especially now that they're bald at 23,000 miles! I've heard nothing but good reviews of the kumhos.

NorCal 4x4 · 10-06-2009, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Mercenary Marine

Your truck looks real good. I have the same kit on my 04, Only mine did not come with tubular upper control arms. You said about camber bolts you bought, did you need them to get it aligned?

'04s came with the cam bolts.

BigBluepro4 · 10-08-2009, 07:37 AM

It is a true 3 inch lift...the key is you turn the strut bucket and that (is like adding a turn to the spring) b/c of the spacer bolt hole locations.....

G35Titan · 10-08-2009, 08:59 AM

I just did the 33x12.50x22 Toyo MT's with the 2.5" leveling kit, and I really like the stance, sits about dead even.