Author Topic: Front Axle Placement - Move it back or leave it? (Read 1996 times)

GregBennett · « **on:** Feb 10, 2013, 10:28:46 PM »

Should I move the front axle back or leave as is?

Tires are 37x12.5x17 PBR's.
Leafs are Rears up fronts.

Frame height is right around 24" right now.

Ignore the shackle angle for now.

John Doe · « **Reply #1 on:** Feb 10, 2013, 10:48:34 PM »

Test flex it and see if your tire is hitting the fire wall then you will have your answer.

GregBennett · « **Reply #2 on:** Feb 10, 2013, 10:50:45 PM »

Doesn't hit firewall. But will hit the front stuff.

bleakhorizon · « **Reply #3 on:** Feb 10, 2013, 11:24:19 PM »

i say move it forward as far as your steering lets you..... the more room the better, i have RUF then plus at least 3" on my rig and still had to tub firewall....

cut the rest off...sheet metal is for sissies lol j/k

AS1747 · « **Reply #4 on:** Feb 11, 2013, 03:29:49 AM »

Hey Greg,
What rims are you running.
Anyway I think the front is far enough forward.
Cheers

Nimyad · « **Reply #5 on:** Feb 11, 2013, 08:25:46 AM »

Leave it and trim the fenders, you'll be way happier overall.

88_Pathy · « **Reply #6 on:** Feb 11, 2013, 09:00:09 AM »

Leave it.. and those wheels are centerline DOT legal beadlocks

Author Topic: Front Axle Placement - Move it back or leave it? (Read 1996 times)

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