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Old Mar 6, 2006 | 08:51 PM
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Originally Posted by brypink2
A 14.5" wide tire is gonna rub, especially at 38" tall, even with a body lift. How bad? Not sure until you do it. But, I'll put money on it though.
I wouldn't think they'd rub at all with a 3" body. Kelmvor has this setup and sky's over his 37's.
 
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Old Mar 6, 2006 | 08:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Josiah
I wouldn't think they'd rub at all with a 3" body. Kelmvor has this setup and sky's over his 37's.
The width is what's gonna hurt. Especially at a full turn.
 
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Old Mar 6, 2006 | 09:01 PM
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Originally Posted by ThumperMX113
However he could add a leveling kit or crank up the DLs (if he gets them) and add a 5" block or add-a-leaf for the rear.
I tried adding spacers with my existing DLs, my CV angles were crazy. His angles would be way off (4wd) too. I'm willing to bet that if he does add spacers and throws it in 4WD, he will rip the boots right off. But hey, you never know.

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Old Mar 6, 2006 | 09:16 PM
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Originally Posted by brypink2
I tried adding spacers with my existing DLs, my CV angles were crazy. His angles would be way off (4wd) too. I'm willing to bet that if he does add spacers and throws it in 4WD, he will rip the boots right off. But hey, you never know.

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I meant adding the spacers only if he was going to be using a conventional strut vs the Dirt Logics. If hes going to use the Dirt Logics than he could just crank them up enough to clear the tires without rubbing.
 
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Old Mar 6, 2006 | 09:23 PM
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Originally Posted by ThumperMX113
I meant adding the spacers only if he was going to be using a conventional strut vs the Dirt Logics. If hes going to use the Dirt Logics than he could just crank them up enough to clear the tires without rubbing.
I still think he will rub with a 14.5" wide tire.
 
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Old Mar 6, 2006 | 09:23 PM
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well yeah im getting the kit with dirt logics.....not the coilovers though....jsut the DL shocks.... would they work to what your talking about? and how about if i get 13.5 wide tires?? that would be better rite??? heres the link to it http://www.autoanything.com/products...m&v_id=2077648 the first kit the performance one...then take the drop down bar and click with dirt logic shocks...
 
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Old Mar 6, 2006 | 09:25 PM
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Originally Posted by ThumperMX113
I meant adding the spacers only if he was going to be using a conventional strut vs the Dirt Logics. If hes going to use the Dirt Logics than he could just crank them up enough to clear the tires without rubbing.
Cranking them up seems like a simple solution, but it makes your ride way too stiff.
 
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Old Mar 6, 2006 | 09:26 PM
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Originally Posted by patshea098
well yeah im getting the kit with dirt logics.....not the coilovers though....jsut the DL shocks.... would they work to what your talking about? and how about if i get 13.5 wide tires?? that would be better rite??? heres the link to it http://www.autoanything.com/products...m&v_id=2077648 the first kit the performance one...then take the drop down bar and click with dirt logic shocks...
You would be better with a 13.5" wide tire for sure.
 
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Old Mar 6, 2006 | 09:26 PM
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Originally Posted by brypink2
I tried adding spacers with my existing DLs, my CV angles were crazy. His angles would be way off (4wd) too. I'm willing to bet that if he does add spacers and throws it in 4WD, he will rip the boots right off. But hey, you never know.

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So you can add spacers on top of the dirt logics??
 
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Old Mar 6, 2006 | 09:33 PM
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So you can add spacers on top of the dirt logics??
Yes you can, but on a 4WD your CV angles are whacked. The same thing happens when you cranked down on your DLs. You could run 2WD drive all day, but as soon as you put it in 4WD your gonna rip your boots right off (amongst other wear on the CV axles). I decided not to do it. Although, I'm going back in (some day) and test fit the 37x13.5x18 on my front to see just how bad they rub as is.
 
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Old Mar 6, 2006 | 09:46 PM
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Originally Posted by brypink2
Yes you can, but on a 4WD your CV angles are whacked. The same thing happens when you cranked down on your DLs. You could run 2WD drive all day, but as soon as you put it in 4WD your gonna rip your boots right off (amongst other wear on the CV axles). I decided not to do it. Although, I'm going back in (some day) and test fit the 37x13.5x18 on my front to see just how bad they rub as is.
Hmm. Well that is good to know, because I have been wanting to upgrade to the DL coilovers, but I did not want to have to crank them all the way up, and have a stiff ride in order to stay at the height that I am at right now...
 
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Old Mar 6, 2006 | 09:54 PM
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Originally Posted by -TXF150-
Hmm. Well that is good to know, because I have been wanting to upgrade to the DL coilovers, but I did not want to have to crank them all the way up, and have a stiff ride in order to stay at the height that I am at right now...
You have a 2WD, correct? If so, you have nothing to worry about...you can stack the spacers on the DLs and not worry about CV angles.
 
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Old Mar 6, 2006 | 09:59 PM
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Originally Posted by brypink2
You have a 2WD, correct? If so, you have nothing to worry about...you can stack the spacers on the DLs and not worry about CV angles.
Yep, and that is what I am going to end up doing later on this year..
 
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Old Mar 6, 2006 | 10:00 PM
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well what can i do safely to keep iot so i can use my 4WD????
 
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Old Mar 7, 2006 | 06:44 AM
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isnt there a part from fabtech you can order with the 6 inch kit that allows you to use your 4 wheel drive? so what am i looking at here with 6 inch lift 3 inch body mazzi hulk wheels and 13.5 wide tires and 4.56 gears???
 
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