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I ran 31x10:50's and 33x12:50's on a 3"lift all that is required is the proper wheel and trimming of the fenders. But you will need to re-gear for the 33's to a 4.56 where with the small 31's you can get by with the stock gear.
Here is an old photo when I was at 3" with 33's.
Here is an old photo when I was at 3" with 33's.
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I ran 31x10:50's and 33x12:50's on a 3"lift all that is required is the proper wheel and trimming of the fenders. But you will need to re-gear for the 33's to a 4.56 where with the small 31's you can get by with the stock gear.
Here is an old photo when I was at 3" with 33's.
Here is an old photo when I was at 3" with 33's.
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I'm at 3.5" and 31's and only rub at full lock in reverse. Only reason I rub though is because I still have stock control arms. CavLab 3 link will be going in as soon as work doesn't have me on the road for weeks at a time.
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Truck goes in the shop on the 19th, Clayton 4.5" Long Arm, AA SYE, drive shaft, Ox Lockers, 4.56 gears, 33x12.50x15's.
With the upgrade to ZJ tie rods, do I "need" to get a new steering stabilizer, or is that an expense I can push, given the bill for the above?
The Clayton Kit doesn't come with a drop Pitman Arm...is that needed with 4.5" of lift? I do notice some LA Kits do come with one.
I know I need a new speedo gear as well...any other little ankle biter's I might be missing?
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With the upgrade to ZJ tie rods, do I "need" to get a new steering stabilizer, or is that an expense I can push, given the bill for the above?
The Clayton Kit doesn't come with a drop Pitman Arm...is that needed with 4.5" of lift? I do notice some LA Kits do come with one.
I know I need a new speedo gear as well...any other little ankle biter's I might be missing?
Thanks
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do you think that half inch of a lift would change that? and if i were to get 2in spacers
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I have a 3 inch advanced rustys lift ( I ended up with 4 inches of lift) with 31s and 4.5 inch backspacing... After trimming my front cap a little and adding bump stop I have no rubbing Attachment 292805 Attachment 292806
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Year: 1993 YJ Wrangler
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Offset is a measure of how far the Wheel Mounting Surface (WMS) is from the centerline of the wheel.
Backspacing is a measure of how far the WMS is from the inside lip of the wheel.
Offroad, we usually care about BS because it affects tire fitment and steering. For us, the offset is an inconsequential number that comes from the BS and wheel width.
Backspacing is a measure of how far the WMS is from the inside lip of the wheel.
Offroad, we usually care about BS because it affects tire fitment and steering. For us, the offset is an inconsequential number that comes from the BS and wheel width.
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I think I know the practical answer here, but I'm looking at a particular alloy wheel. It has a load rating of 1580lbs in a 17x8 aluminum wheel. My YJ weighed about 3,200lbs stock. I've removed some things and added others (notably 37s), so I'd say assuming 4,000lbs is erring on the safe side.
I know those wheels would be fine on the street with the load evenly divided, but should I even be considering them for something that sees trail use?
I know those wheels would be fine on the street with the load evenly divided, but should I even be considering them for something that sees trail use?
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what is the proper shackle angle for an xj. And on a bastard pack, I'm trying to decide if i should use the bottom flat s10 spring with it all. It seems to be a toss up where some use it, others dont. That is the overload spring correct?
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It is the overload leaf, yes. Ideal shackle angle on almost any vehicle is 45°. Not 45° from parallel to the road, but 45° from an imaginary straight line that crosses through both eyes on the main leaf
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Thanks, any input on whether or not to run the overload leaf?