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[surfenstein]

this is starting to sound expensive.

im running 33x12.5x15 with a 3" body lift and l/c springs and i still have loads of room for 35" tyres.

[virgo]

I thought people were fitting 33" tyres with a 4" lift....? These are 32.8" tall and rubbing. something isn't right here. What do you guys think?

[virgo]

Your 3" inch body lift looks taller than my 2"body / 2" suspension lift.

I need to take some pictures and post them to see what you guys think

[surfenstein]

Your 3" inch body lift looks taller than my 2"body / 2" suspension lift.

I need to take some pictures and post them to see what you guys think

l/c hd j80 springs ---- milners £44
diff spacers ------ Jotto £40
ball joint spacers Surfenstein
extended braided brake lines ----- roughtrax £38
+3" es3000's shocks ------ TonyN £150
2" bodylift ------ Jotto £75
panhard rod drop bracket ------ Bushwacker £47
All prices subject to p&p and vat

[plumb bob]

If you're running a 3rd gen, it'll be all that plastic getting in the way......

[TonyN]

Front rubbing? How is all the rear stuff you're buying/fitting gonna solve that?

That want I was thinking!

You simplest answer is to trim the mudflap, the bit where it rubs is further out than the rest, cut this off, then hammer smooth the body seam behind it. If it still rubs, wind out the steering stops so you have a little less steering lock.

A 4" suspension lift rubs slightly when running 33's on 10" rims with standard 25mm offset, that why I fitted to a 1 1/2" body lift on top of the 4" lift to Linda's and Ashleys trucks.

[virgo]

Thank for the advice. I'm going to sleep on this and have a good think about what i need to do to fix this mess.

Cheers guys.

[surfenstein]

That want I was thinking!

You simplest answer is to trim the mudflap, the bit where it rubs is further out than the rest, cut this off, then hammer smooth the body seam behind it. If it still rubs, wind out the steering stops so you have a little less steering lock.

A 4" suspension lift rubs slightly when running 33's on 10" rims with standard 25mm offset, that why I fitted to a 1 1/2" body lift on top of the 4" lift to Linda's and Ashleys trucks.

ah im running 8" rims maybe thats why they dont rub.

[BUSHWHACKER]

Ok, this is how I understand it......

You need to lift the front to match the rear and clear the tyres 'cos they rub when you go over bumps.
Sounds like all you need is balljoint spacers and new front shocks.

It also sounds like the 16" wheels you have fitted came from a Pajero or landcruiser with a large off-set, hence the rubbing.
With the tyre size you have fitted, it's common for them to rub the inner wheel arch/mudflap, you need to trim a bit off the mudflap.


If your fitting Landcruiser springs with your 2" bodylift, you'll need a extended rear brake line too.





Can you show us some photos?

[stormforce]

l/c hd j80 springs ---- milners £44
diff spacers ------ Jotto £40
ball joint spacers Surfenstein
extended braided brake lines ----- roughtrax £38
+3" es3000's shocks ------ TonyN £150
2" bodylift ------ Jotto £75
panhard rod drop bracket ------ Bushwacker £47
All prices subject to p&p and vat

hey mark pirate storm and me tried to fit the b/joint spacers today.We grinded a fair bit from the wishbones but couldn't get the spacers in as i needed to take the brake hose off and the shock in prder for the lower wishbone to drop enough to get the spacer in and the ball joint,but its a good enough reason to put those front extended brake hoses on that i've had for nearly a year

[TonyN]

ah im running 8" rims maybe thats why they dont rub.

Yeah, we have 2" on you nearer the bulkhead on full lock.

see, size does make a difference!!

Ironically, fitting 33's on a narrower rim actually helps you out with the clearances.

[surfenstein]

hey mark pirate storm and me tried to fit the b/joint spacers today.We grinded a fair bit from the wishbones but couldn't get the spacers in as i needed to take the brake hose off and the shock in prder for the lower wishbone to drop enough to get the spacer in and the ball joint,but its a good enough reason to put those front extended brake hoses on that i've had for nearly a year

but you got them fitted and there ok yes!! i know there is a lot of messing around to do to get them to fit.its on the yotatech site somewhere.

[surfenstein]

Yeah, we have 2" on you nearer the bulkhead on full lock.

see, size does make a difference!!

Ironically, fitting 33's on a narrower rim actually helps you out with the clearances.

yep it also stops the rim from getting damaged when you hit a kerb.the tyre wall sticks out a fair way.

[virgo]

Luckily im free this weekend. So out come the tools and camera. I will try to take as many pictures as I can and investigate exactly what is going wrong.

Thanks for the advice. Like I've done on many occasions (and why this forum is so helpful) I will print out your suggestions to help me along this weekend.

Cheers,

Amit

[stormforce]

but you got them fitted and there ok yes!! i know there is a lot of messing around to do to get them to fit.its on the yotatech site somewhere.

no not yet but hoping that they will be on saturday tho