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Re: need to clear 35s, BigMike????
« on: Nov 22, 2004, 01:00:38 AM »
Definately follow WT's project as he's done much more than I have.
Here's the link he's talking about: http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?topic=2547.150

Actually today I was thinking about fitting tires under my truck. I pulled one of Marlin's 35s off and put it on my rear. It really took up alot of room and I am sure it will rub the rear fender under flex. I didnt even try to put it on the front, there's just no way its gonna work.

So I was looking at our 4" springs and they have wwaayy more arch than my current springs, so Im afraid my trucks gonna be much taller then it is now. So I was thinking about inbording my hanger and shackle mount about an inch up into the frame in an attempt to keep the truck low but still get the flex out of the better springs.
So I was looking at the body and I am ready to do some trimming to fit some larger tires on it. BTW, I plan on going 36 or 37.
And WT, that pic you posted above is exactly what I'll need to do if I wanna stay low and still fit some meats.

Anways, I'll discuss it more under my project once I get my springs in and get them installed. If they look way to tall then I am going to inboard their mounts to keep the truck lower. I see what happens when it happens..
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