Do you think I can run 38's

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Jan 19, 2009 | 10:08 AM

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Do you think I can run 38's

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I have 36's with no rubing Do yall think I can get away with 38's?

Jan 19, 2009 | 10:13 AM

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RE: Do you think I can run 38's

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?

Jan 19, 2009 | 10:25 AM

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RE: Do you think I can run 38's

maybe about a inch from the flares, depends how big of a rock I get on.

Jan 19, 2009 | 10:32 AM

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RE: Do you think I can run 38s

They you would probably hit with 38s. Have you done any trimming?

Jan 19, 2009 | 10:35 AM

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RE: Do you think I can run 38s

No everything is stock, what could I trim? my flares?

Jan 19, 2009 | 10:37 AM

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RE: Do you think I can run 38s

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.

Jan 19, 2009 | 10:40 AM

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RE: Do you think I can run 38s

Thanks, I just bought these tires so when they go I might get some 37's

Jan 19, 2009 | 12:35 PM

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RE: Do you think I can run 38s

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.

Jan 19, 2009 | 12:40 PM

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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.