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Old 01-19-2009, 10:08 AM
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I have 36's with no rubing Do yall think I can get away with 38's?
 
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I think you will be damn close. How close to the frame/body do those 36"ers come when you are at full lock with flex?
 
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maybe about a inch from the flares, depends how big of a rock I get on.
 
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They you would probably hit with 38s. Have you done any trimming?
 
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No everything is stock, what could I trim? my flares?
 
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If you have to, you could trim/bash the wheel wells in the back to gain additional clearance. If you are within an inch at full flex, you will be close.
 
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Thanks, I just bought these tires so when they go I might get some 37's
 
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You'll have front axle problems with anything bigger than what youve got. If you want to go with 38s, go SFA and swap the rear axle.

I wouldnt be suprised if you snap a half shafts if you do any heavy offroading with your current setup.
 
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You'll have front axle problems with anything bigger than what youve got. If you want to go with 38s, go SFA and swap the rear axle.

I wouldnt be suprised if you snap a half shafts if you do any heavy offroading with your current setup.
Honestly I have never had any problems, I do some hard rock crawling. All I did was regear with lockers.
 
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Give it time You'll SFA eventually
 



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