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#59 of 193 Re: Jeep Lift / Tires + backspacing question [karlw90] by erickpl Apr 16, 2007 (6:14 am)
Replying to: karlw90 (Apr 16, 2007 5:59 am) No, you don't need an additional 2" of BS. Remember, your tires are 1" wider on the outside, and 1" wider on the inside. So if you really wanted to compensate for that 1", you would want 3.5" of BS. That is a VERY low BS amount IMO. 3.75 to 4.25" is about ideal for that setup. I have 4.25" of BS on my stock Canyons, but I added the SpiderTrax wheel spacers. It took the 5.5" and reduced the effective backspacing 1.25" to 4.25" and they work just fine. These are not washers. Do a Yahoo or Google search and you'll see what they are.   5.5" BS and 32x11.5's will rub when you turn. You can adjust the steering stops by adding washers to THEM, as described at http://www.4x4xplor.com/steerstop.html.   Here are the SpiderTrax spacers, as installed on my rear drums:     -Paul
#60 of 193 Re: 31" tires and 2" suspension lift? [erickpl] by tecker2 Apr 16, 2007 (7:02 pm)
Replying to: erickpl (Apr 16, 2007 4:18 am) Thanks for the complete info, I appreciate that. Seems like the jeepers out there really are into building their own. Now for the bad news, found out today from the dealer that they want to put in a new front axle. The local jeep guys say I can just get a fabricator and put in one new front right axle mount. (The jeep was hit from the side and bent the axle mount) I've been on the internet now for the last two hours, looking for front TJ axle mount brackets, but not coming close. Any ideas out there? Yes, the whole axle is shifted over, but someone did on hell of an alignment, ;cause it drives straight! Replies to this message: mac24 (Apr 16, 2007 7:27 pm) erickpl (Apr 17, 2007 4:56 am) tecker2 (Apr 17, 2007 5:29 am)
#61 of 193 Re: 31" tires and 2" suspension lift? [tecker2] by mac24 Apr 16, 2007 (7:27 pm)
Replying to: tecker2 (Apr 16, 2007 7:02 pm) Now for the bad news, found out today from the dealer that they want to put in a new front axle.   I don't remember your tire and lift question relating to an accident, but why is getting a new axle bad news? Unless you have no insurance I'd jump at it. There could well be internal damage associated with the impact, but it may not be apparent for a few thousand miles. Unless the axle housing has been stripped and measured you can't tell that it's still straight.   However, assuming that the housing is straight and is internally undamaged, it's no big deal to cut off, straighten, then reweld a mounting bracket. It just requires careful measuring.   Most aftermarket axle suppliers (like Currie) carry rear brackets and you may be able to modify one of those, but straightening the bent one or just fabricating a new one would probably be more cost effective. Replies to this message: erickpl (Apr 17, 2007 4:56 am) tecker2 (Apr 17, 2007 5:29 am)
#62 of 193 Re: 31" tires and 2" suspension lift? [mac24] by erickpl Apr 17, 2007 (4:56 am)
Replying to: mac24 (Apr 16, 2007 7:27 pm) Like Mac said, free axle? GO FOR IT!   ask em for a D44 front axle from a Rubicon! Just make sure they have the same gearing as the rear.   Dana 30's are stock, but if you can manage a Rubicon D44, that'd be sweet. You can also possibly work it out to get Super 30 shafts, which are stronger than the stock shafts. Use this opportunity to go with stronger u-joints too, and you'll be much better off should you decide to venture offroad with it.   Remember, there are no accidents - just opportunities to mod and upgrade!   -Paul Replies to this message: tecker2 (Apr 17, 2007 5:29 am)
#63 of 193 Re: 31" tires and 2" suspension lift? [erickpl] by tecker2 Apr 17, 2007 (5:29 am)
Replying to: erickpl (Apr 17, 2007 4:56 am) Thanks again guys. Unfortunately this was undisclosed damage, so it is on my dime. So, I think I'll just try to fix it (add better axle mounts? and control arms?) and then wait to see if anything goes bad in the next year or so. Then start upgrading parts. I did find front axle mounts at Tellico4x4.com and a whole kit at Northridge4x4.com.   Paul, I like the philosophy, "opportunities to mod and upgrade" That works for me.
#64 of 193 Re: Lift, Tires, and Rims [rowland08] by kgabehurt Apr 30, 2007 (5:33 am)
Replying to: rowland08 (Feb 27, 2007 1:01 pm) I'm new to this board but would like someone to explain to me if the following scenario is possible. I'm looking at an 07' Wrangler Sahara (2-door) 4WD. The wheel setup includes 18" Aluminum rims and P255/170R 18 tires. I noticed on the Unlimited Sahara (4-door) model the rims/wheels are: 17" aluminum rims and P255/17R17 tires. The wider tires look BETTER. My question is can one get the wider tires on a Sahara but in 18" height? In other words the best of both worlds? Replies to this message: mac24 (Apr 30, 2007 6:09 am)
#65 of 193 Re: Lift, Tires, and Rims [kgabehurt] by mac24 Apr 30, 2007 (6:09 am)
Replying to: kgabehurt (Apr 30, 2007 5:33 am) You can only get whatever options are available. If you want a Sahara with 18" wheels but and a wider tire, then order a Sahara with the 18" wheels option (if that's available, I haven't checked) and while you wait for it to arrive, check with local tire dealers to arrange trading in your new 18" tires for some larger ones. Most tire shops will do this.   If this is a vehicle on a dealer's lot, I'm sure you can negotiate with the dealer to get what you want, but I doubt that it'll be cheap.
#66 of 193 18' WIDER TIRES by kgabehurt Apr 30, 2007 (8:58 am)
If I did in fact do what you suggested doesn't that imply that I'd have to buy wider rims also? I don'k know much about tires but most rims only accomodate one size tire (width-wise) don't they? Thank you for your suggestion mac24. Replies to this message: mac24 (Apr 30, 2007 9:56 am)
#67 of 193 Re: 18' WIDER TIRES [kgabehurt] by mac24 Apr 30, 2007 (9:56 am)
Replying to: kgabehurt (Apr 30, 2007 8:58 am) No, each rim width supports a range of sizes. The different tire manufacturer's sites normally indicate which width rims are suitable for any particular size of tire.
#68 of 193 Tire and wheel by ufo945 May 02, 2007 (4:22 pm)
I'm a new one here. Today I put $500 deposit for my new 2007 2-Door Wrangler X. I will do two upgrades, 3" suspension lift and change tire and wheel to 33X12.5R15(or LT305/70R16). My question is that the backspacer is big enough for this tire? Why Jeep can not offer 8--10" width rim. The widthest rim Jeep offer just 7.5". Thank for your help

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