Lift and tire questions

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grizzlypaugh

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Boring OR

• Dec 10, 2009

• #1

I am currently running 3in Series II AAL RC lift, 3/4in spacers, and 3/4in Rustys shackles. I have d35 front axle and 8.25 i the rear. I would like to end up with a 5.5-6in long arm kit, and 36X13.50-15LT IRocks eventually, so I was wondewring what gears I will need and what suspensions pieces you guys thinking?

 

xcm

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Southern Oregon

• Dec 10, 2009

• #2

you will need a 5.5- 6" long arm kit. trying to re-use your existing parts wont work out well.

the only way you have a dana 35 FRONT axle, is if you swapped in a ford TTB setup. (not likely)

you'll also need some moderatly beefy axles for 36's, not JUST gearing.

i recommend you checkout our mod tech section.

 

kastein

NAXJA Member

NAXJA Member

Location

Rainy side of Washington

• Dec 10, 2009

• #3

You probably have a d30 front axle, as xcm said. If you're going to run 36s you will need to do some serious axle upgrading. For the rear axle, refer to http://www.naxja.org/forum/showthread.php?t=101345

 

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grizzlypaugh

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Boring OR

• Dec 11, 2009

• #4

Dang guys I'm sorry i sometimes get the axle names confused, you saying I will need to upgrade my shafts also?

 

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MaxxXJ

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Bakersfield CA

• Dec 11, 2009

• #5

going 36's you will need to upgrade alot. you cant just slap on coils and leafs and think its going to perform well, you gotta take alot of steps along the way... personally, i would wheel it like it is for a while, learn to wheel a 3" lift then upgrade as your skill improves... going straight to 6 inches from the get go isnt always the smartest idea... they get tippy the taller they get

 

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grizzlypaugh

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Boring OR

• Dec 11, 2009

• #6

That is a good point , I am not planning on going that big till I have all the money saved up which will be awhile.

 

Darky

NAXJA Forum User

Location

29 Palms, CA

• Dec 11, 2009

• #7

Search and read Mod Tech. With 36s, you probably will want to swap an entirely new axle in up front. 35s are really pushing it with the D30. You'll need new steering, maybe a new rear axle as well. You'll want to stiffen the chassis. There's a lot that goes into it.