Am I ready for 37's? A few ?'s
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Am I ready for 37's? A few ?'s
I have a 2dr Rubi... I am currently running 35's under a budget boost.
Next week I am upgrading the lift to 5+ inches. When my 35's wear out, I'd like to graduate up to 37's.
My off-road is light to moderate - exploring in the woods and playing at the beach.
I want to make sure I am not forgetting anything:
I'm having gussets and sleeves welded in at the same time the lift goes on.
Should I still upgrade the shafts as well?
When I go up to the 37's I will regear the axles to 5:13.
I will switch from 16" wheels to 17" (or 18?)... Trying to keep the amount of sidewall reasonable for both on and off road.
I know 4.5" backspacing is the rule for aftermarket wheels, but when you get over 35" tires and up, wouldn't you need even less, since the edge of the tire is further out there and can reach further in and out when turning?
Maybe I will need wheel spacers, even with aftermarket rims?
I'm expecting to have to cut 2" off the stock Rubi rock rails, and beat in or cut the pinch seam in the wheel well.
I already have a Hypertech to program for the tires/gears.
And I already have an aftermarket tire carrier that will fit a 37.
Am I forgetting anything? I don't like bad surprises!
Next week I am upgrading the lift to 5+ inches. When my 35's wear out, I'd like to graduate up to 37's.
My off-road is light to moderate - exploring in the woods and playing at the beach.
I want to make sure I am not forgetting anything:
I'm having gussets and sleeves welded in at the same time the lift goes on.
Should I still upgrade the shafts as well?
When I go up to the 37's I will regear the axles to 5:13.
I will switch from 16" wheels to 17" (or 18?)... Trying to keep the amount of sidewall reasonable for both on and off road.
I know 4.5" backspacing is the rule for aftermarket wheels, but when you get over 35" tires and up, wouldn't you need even less, since the edge of the tire is further out there and can reach further in and out when turning?
Maybe I will need wheel spacers, even with aftermarket rims?
I'm expecting to have to cut 2" off the stock Rubi rock rails, and beat in or cut the pinch seam in the wheel well.
I already have a Hypertech to program for the tires/gears.
And I already have an aftermarket tire carrier that will fit a 37.
Am I forgetting anything? I don't like bad surprises!
Last edited by horwitzs; 09-27-2009 at 10:38 AM.
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Sounds like you have the plan, everything seems to be correct and thought over. Once shes done post some pics.
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I will definately post pics...
Any other comments or thoughts on whether to go 17 or 18 inch wheels?
And if I will need to space them out further? The wheels I'm looking at are backspaced 4.75".
Any other comments or thoughts on whether to go 17 or 18 inch wheels?
And if I will need to space them out further? The wheels I'm looking at are backspaced 4.75".