my new 1st gen 80;s. i really want some ideas!

[mtsnow29]

here we go...

so as of right now it sits under a 6" old man emu lift with 33's and it does fine but it just seems way to small. im lookin to spend around 2k on parts to make this this thing rally. im open to all ideas except for the idea of a flat bed cause i got a dog to haul around with me. its runnin stock gearing with a 4 speed and a 22r with offenhauser intake, weber carb, headers, and flowmaster exhaust.

how do you post pics?

[86bobbedtoy]

I say swap the springs for marlins 4-5" and gears and lockers that will take about 2000.

[DTB]

figure out what tire size you want to run and that will determine the lift needed and gearing...

For 33's you should be looking at 2 to 3 inches of lift. The lower the better

[DeadlyPeace]

so as of right now it sits under a 6" old man emu lift with 33's

First off put the suspension under the truck or roll it back over so that the rubber side is down. Which ever applies.



Second need to decide on what you want to do with your truck. DD, type of wheeling, both, or mall cruiser. Then you can decide on if you need the flex or something for a smoother ride.

[86bobbedtoy]

yeah I figured he might want to get bigger tires later so I say 4" with no body lift

[mtsnow29]

if i only have the 4speed tranny what type of gearing should i do if im tryin to turn 35 or 36's?

[DeadlyPeace]

5:29s should do ya just fine.

[79coyotefrg]

if i only have the 4speed tranny what type of gearing should i do if im tryin to turn 35 or 36's?

5.29's

[86bobbedtoy]

529s x 3

[SHSTL_82]

DeadlyPeace said it best

you gotta find out what the rig is gonna do for ya..my 1st gen is a work truck/wheeler...and its not getting time to make it just a wheeler...you can only do some much to a DD b4 its just for the trail.

[Plekto]

Honestly, OME makes excellent parts.  Figure out what you want to do and if possible, keep the suspension at least, as 6 inches is more than enough and it's the most expensive single change.

Ie - I'd cut the fenders way before getting rid of a perfectly good suspension.  As for the rear, I like the looks of a flat bed with a tool box and fuel cell. The dog is worlds safer inside the cab with you.