Author Topic: stay with my 33's or go to a 36" tire (Read 13717 times)

scheid6996 · « **Reply #30 on:** Mar 29, 2005, 11:21:36 PM »

nice nice

86 4runner · « **Reply #31 on:** Mar 30, 2005, 12:08:53 AM »

very nice

shad · « **Reply #32 on:** Mar 30, 2005, 05:47:54 AM »

One question about the rear springs. I have a procomp lift on it blocks in the rear.
I want to scrap the blocks for springs . I was thinking of doing the 63" chevy spring swap.
I have seen they get around 3-3.5" of lift are they really worth doing or should I get some better springs?

MUDJUNKY · « **Reply #33 on:** Mar 30, 2005, 08:31:21 AM »

that truck is sweet

blackdiamond · « **Reply #34 on:** Mar 30, 2005, 03:33:16 PM »

Quote from: shad on Mar 30, 2005, 05:47:54 AM

One question about the rear springs. I have a procomp lift on it blocks in the rear.
I want to scrap the blocks for springs . I was thinking of doing the 63" Chevy spring swap.
I have seen they get around 3-3.5" of lift are they really worth doing or should I get some better springs?

I can't comment on a Chevy spring pack, but after doing my research I ordered a set of Alcan springs today. I am getting 3.5" lift springs that I am planning to run a 2" extended shackle with to match my 4.5" Superlift front springs. I replaced my old 3.5" Pro Comp lift (blocks in the rear) with the 4.5" Superlift (rear springs). I like my front springs, but the arched rears are horrible. In my opinion, you only options are a longer spring like All Pro, Marlin, AOR (Alcan built), Alcan directly or a Chevy type swap if you want a soft ride and flex. All of the kits like Superlift, Pro Comp, Skyjacker etc. keep the stock spring rates and increase the arch creating a very stiff spring that doesn't flex well and rides like the springs are angle iron. AOR springs are made my Alcan but take months to arrive and are very expensive. Marlin and All Pro are similar designs, the Marlin springs are fairly new on the market and I have heard that the All Pro springs tend to sag quickly. I chose to order directly from Alcan because I chose to get springs that use the factory mount locations. I know this isn't the best configuration for flex; however, for my purposes it will give me the best on-road handling and still have exceptional offroad performance. Tom from Alcan told me that the longer springs tend to lay down more in the corners causing body roll. He builds both types (stock and 5"+), but suggested the stock length for my needs. He said to expect them to be shipped in three weeks or less. Just my

shad · « **Reply #35 on:** Apr 03, 2005, 11:58:59 AM »

Metal was getting long and rusty so I decided to do some trimming today.

I removed the front valence and trimmed the front fenders to fit my 36's.
I will be adding a Class III receiver to the front right between the frame rails and trimming the front bumper some so I can fit a mulitmount winch.

I will trim the back of the fender as necessary when I get the 36's.

I also trimmed a portion of the bed to reveal a crap load of rust on the bed. Well I can't afford a new bed yet I will likely cut out a good portion of rust and repair it with some aluminium or some peices of metal either welded in or riveted in for now.

The bed will be also bobbed with about 13" removed from it. So I am not done yet with it.

I kinda liked the idea of stone4x4's bed so I copied some of his...

scheid6996 · « **Reply #36 on:** Apr 03, 2005, 12:01:09 PM »

ouch, the bed is a lil rough

shad · « **Reply #37 on:** Apr 03, 2005, 02:33:32 PM »

just a wee bit eh.

86 4runner · « **Reply #38 on:** Apr 04, 2005, 01:08:32 AM »

i say just ditch that bed and do a flat bed

shad · « **Reply #39 on:** Apr 04, 2005, 06:43:21 AM »

Ya well that ain't happening in a while I don't have that kind of cash to fork over for steel and welding and fabrication.
Also I found out yesterday my left front spring is broke.
It was kind of hidden by the u-bolt when I moved the truck and parked it again.
I noticed it was kinda low on the drivers side I looked and sure enough broken front spring..
ugg it never ends...

I want to actually go wheeling...

shad · « **Reply #40 on:** Apr 05, 2005, 06:21:40 PM »

36 TSL's never happened. I went in yesterday and they still didin't have em. They told me maybe next thursday. I had it I was like I have been waiting 3 weeks for these friggin tires.

They gave me 3 choices of other tires they could get overnight.
BFG MT, Yokahama MT, Or some kind of generic General tire.

I decided to go with 35x12.50 BFG MT's at $177 ea.

It cost me $23 less per tire than the 36x12.50 Swampers TSL's that they were charging me $200 ea which I think they were overcharging me for anyways.

The guy didn't charge me to mount or balence the new 35's though.

I kinda feel like I got short changed in a way but I guess it's better than getting ripped off and paying more for TSL that should of cost $175 not $200 ea.

I put them on they look great like they belong on the truck.
Ever notice BFG's are skinny I had them mounted on a 8" rim and it looks like a 10-11.5 wide tire.
Anyways I'll get pics up tomorrow sometime.

shad · « **Reply #41 on:** Apr 06, 2005, 05:37:04 AM »

Some pics of my truck on 35x12.50 BFG's

86 4runner · « **Reply #42 on:** Apr 06, 2005, 10:42:22 AM »

they look good. what happened to you bed though

BLACKDOG · « **Reply #43 on:** Apr 06, 2005, 12:09:41 PM »

lookin good

shad · « **Reply #44 on:** Apr 06, 2005, 12:57:32 PM »

Quote from: 86 4runner on Apr 06, 2005, 10:42:22 AM

they look good. what happened to you bed though

Sawzall carnage....

I am gonna clean it up sometime with a ginder so it has some better lines....

scheid6996 · « **Reply #45 on:** Apr 07, 2005, 03:04:57 PM »

ya looks nice not the bed tho, man u got a few weights on there dontcha?

shad · « **Reply #46 on:** Apr 10, 2005, 06:58:29 AM »

Ya I gave the bed a hard look over it's gonna get trashed eventually but I dunno if i can run around with my truck with no bed on it.
I have to check with the DMV about it.

shad · « **Reply #47 on:** Apr 13, 2005, 04:48:04 PM »

Ugg I just did a 1" body-lift and looked at my truck again it looks small even with 35's.
Maybe I should have done 37's or 38's I should have known this tire bug was gonna happen.

86 4runner · « **Reply #48 on:** Apr 14, 2005, 12:01:16 AM »

i feel you, i wish i would have gone bigger than 35's but i couldn't afford to go bigger

scheid6996 · « **Reply #49 on:** Apr 14, 2005, 01:32:54 PM »

Quote from: 86 4runner on Apr 14, 2005, 12:01:16 AM

i feel you, i wish i would have gone bigger than 35's but i couldn't afford to go bigger

u dont need any bigger!!

86 4runner · « **Reply #50 on:** Apr 14, 2005, 01:59:49 PM »

Quote from: scheid6996 on Apr 14, 2005, 01:32:54 PM

u dont need any bigger!!

sure i do, and then get some spacers to widen the stance a lil. it'd be sick

scheid6996 · « **Reply #51 on:** Apr 14, 2005, 10:30:35 PM »

haha, and then when u can turn thoes tires then wut?

WHITE_TRASH · « **Reply #52 on:** Apr 14, 2005, 10:35:32 PM »

Quote from: scheid6996 on Apr 14, 2005, 10:30:35 PM

haha, and then when u can turn thoes tires then wut?

5.29's and 38's do just fine both on road and off. Ill take a 22re with 38's over a 350 and 38's any day for wheeling or on road driving. The only place that the re loses is in the mud and in general acceleration. Otherwise the re rules.

scheid6996 · « **Reply #53 on:** Apr 15, 2005, 01:28:49 PM »

he doesnt wana buy gears

86 4runner · « **Reply #54 on:** Apr 15, 2005, 04:46:06 PM »

when i do my sas im getting both front and rear axles and they are geared at 4.56 and im planning on puttting a 4.3 in so it should be able to do just fine. i dont want to waste my money on gears when i wont need them later. im too poor for that

scheid6996 · « **Reply #55 on:** Apr 15, 2005, 05:17:07 PM »

im too poor for any of wut i do, but i still somhow get by

86 4runner · « **Reply #56 on:** Apr 15, 2005, 08:30:30 PM »

well arnt you lucky. rub it in y dont ya

scheid6996 · « **Reply #57 on:** Apr 15, 2005, 11:17:40 PM »

haha

86 4runner · « **Reply #58 on:** Apr 15, 2005, 11:29:02 PM »

Quote from: scheid6996 on Apr 15, 2005, 11:17:40 PM

haha

scheid6996 · « **Reply #59 on:** Apr 15, 2005, 11:30:21 PM »

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