Will you run 38.5 tires?
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Will you run 38.5 tires?
Hi, I currently have 35" MT atz tires and want to jump to a larger size, I like the pitbull maddog but on my rim size (16) the next size up is 38.5. I currently have 4" long arms teraflex lift and a PSC steering assist, 4:88 gears, Dana 44 (c gusset and sleeved). Do you think I'll be ok with the larger size?
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Originally Posted by Orko
Hi, I currently have 35" MT atz tires and want to jump to a larger size, I like the pitbull maddog but on my rim size (16) the next size up is 38.5. I currently have 4" long arms teraflex lift and a PSC steering assist, 4:88 gears, Dana 44 (c gusset and sleeved). Do you think I'll be ok with the larger size?
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Hi, I currently have 35" MT atz tires and want to jump to a larger size, I like the pitbull maddog but on my rim size (16) the next size up is 38.5. I currently have 4" long arms teraflex lift and a PSC steering assist, 4:88 gears, Dana 44 (c gusset and sleeved). Do you think I'll be ok with the larger size?
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38.5 is a wierd size and i personally wouldn't run them because of it. if you ever needed a spare in a pinch, finding a replacement will be next to impossible. also, you really should look into getting front chromoly shafts with full circle clips as gussets and sleeves won't do anything to prevent a broken shaft and that's what's more likely to happen than a broken housing.
I will probably go with 37 tires, however I do not discard the possibility of running larger size in the future, do you have any suggestion on which type of "front chromoly shafts with full circle clips" to use? Also the rear one, is it a good idea to change it aswell?
I was thinking in upgrading the brakes aswell for the TF ones
Any other suggestions?
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Very happy with my ten factory axles frt and rear. You can get the rears loaded from Dave at Northridge for a little more. Save you the hassle of swapping and u can keep the stockers for trail spares. Ten factory will actually warranty them, unlike the other guys, that'll give you long stories about the bent flanges are not covered and tough luck.
You can't go wrong with teraflex.
You can't go wrong with teraflex.
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So are you going to replace your wheels? 17's would probably be best for 37"+.
I had 33 X 16. When I moved up to 35's, I found that there weren't many tire size choices for 16". I went with 15's, though noticed for 37's I would need 17's.
I had 33 X 16. When I moved up to 35's, I found that there weren't many tire size choices for 16". I went with 15's, though noticed for 37's I would need 17's.
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I will keep my 16, I love to see more rubber, probably will go with traxxus m-16
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Originally Posted by Orko
Do you have any advice for the rear axle with factory locker?