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05-20-2012, 12:58 AM
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Thanks for the info guys, I have googled 33x10.5x15 and have found a few pics of them but not a lot of into on mounting them on stock rims. I think am going to pull the trigger on some BFG KM 2s as soon as my 31" BFG KM 2s runs out of tread. Side note, BFB KM2s ROCK, you all should get some!
05-20-2012, 06:43 AM
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Originally Posted by thebe001
Thanks for the info guys, I have googled 33x10.5x15 and have found a few pics of them but not a lot of into on mounting them on stock rims. I think am going to pull the trigger on some BFG KM 2s as soon as my 31" BFG KM 2s runs out of tread. Side note, BFB KM2s ROCK, you all should get some!
05-20-2012, 10:04 AM
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Depends on what stock rims you're running. Some have a little more back spacing then others. I live to look of the wheel tucked nice inside the wheel well. If all else just adjust your steering stops a tad till you save the money for spacers.
05-20-2012, 10:06 AM
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Originally Posted by Fugatt2DrXJ
Depends on what stock rims you're running. Some have a little more back spacing then others. I live to look of the wheel tucked nice inside the wheel well. If all else just adjust your steering stops a tad till you save the money for spacers.
05-20-2012, 10:38 AM
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Originally Posted by thebe001
Thanks for the info guys, I have googled 33x10.5x15 and have found a few pics of them but not a lot of into on mounting them on stock rims. I think am going to pull the trigger on some BFG KM 2s as soon as my 31" BFG KM 2s runs out of tread. Side note, BFB KM2s ROCK, you all should get some!
05-20-2012, 10:53 AM
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Can someone please explain to me: 1) What shims are. 2) how to know if I need them (I will soon be at 4.5" with a tcase drop) 3) where to get them. 4) how to put them on. I tried searching but didn't find much information on them.
05-20-2012, 11:31 AM
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Originally Posted by Nperryman
I'm pretty sure all stock rims came with 5.25" backspacing.
05-20-2012, 12:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Nperryman
Can someone please explain to me: 1) What shims are. 2) how to know if I need them (I will soon be at 4.5" with a tcase drop) 3) where to get them. 4) how to put them on. I tried searching but didn't find much information on them.
05-20-2012, 01:04 PM
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Originally Posted by BNJeepsta
Shims are small metal plates cut at a certain angle to help change your pinion angle after a lift. You will need them if you do a tcase drop and still have vibes. You can get them from most offroad companies and the sit underneath the leaf springs on top of the axle.
05-20-2012, 02:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Nperryman
Okay, so they aren't necessary if I don't have vibes? Will getting them prevent abnormal wear on other suspension or driveline components?
05-20-2012, 02:36 PM
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Originally Posted by bhennessee1
You need a t case drop if shims aren't enough not the other way around. Shims are 15 dollars and don't torque your motor mounts. Try shims first then if you still have vibes use a t case drop.
05-20-2012, 03:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Nperryman
I wish I had known that 8 months ago. I already have the tcase drop on.
05-20-2012, 04:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Nperryman
I wish I had known that 8 months ago. I already have the tcase drop on.
05-20-2012, 04:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Z.paul17
I have both on because I didnt think shims would be enough