All,
Please understand I'm only trying to increase my ground clearance. I do not want a lift kit at this time. This may mean I need to increase the length of my bump stops.
I'm going to install 32x11.50R15 or 33x12.50R15 soon along with the Bushwacker pocket flares.
Q1) Do either of these tire sizes require gear changes from the stock ratios for the ring & pinion?
Q2) I have not taken measurements of my wheel well to estimate the wheel offset I am likely to need to prevent from rubbing when I make sharp turns. Does anyone already know this?
Q3) I would prefer a steel wheel as they are more flexible so they give a better ride. The Rock Crawler steel wheels 4WheelDrive Hardware sells look okay but I think the offset is too small.
Q4) I would prefer to find a set of wheels that possess the offset I need. However, this may not be possible. Wheel spacers I've seen are limited to just over 1". Is anyone using a thicker spacer than this? I would also think I can have a local machine shop fabricate these for me and they would be much less expensive.
Sound advise & experience is welcome.
Thanks,
Rick
Please understand I'm only trying to increase my ground clearance. I do not want a lift kit at this time. This may mean I need to increase the length of my bump stops.
I'm going to install 32x11.50R15 or 33x12.50R15 soon along with the Bushwacker pocket flares.
Q1) Do either of these tire sizes require gear changes from the stock ratios for the ring & pinion?
Q2) I have not taken measurements of my wheel well to estimate the wheel offset I am likely to need to prevent from rubbing when I make sharp turns. Does anyone already know this?
Q3) I would prefer a steel wheel as they are more flexible so they give a better ride. The Rock Crawler steel wheels 4WheelDrive Hardware sells look okay but I think the offset is too small.
Q4) I would prefer to find a set of wheels that possess the offset I need. However, this may not be possible. Wheel spacers I've seen are limited to just over 1". Is anyone using a thicker spacer than this? I would also think I can have a local machine shop fabricate these for me and they would be much less expensive.
Sound advise & experience is welcome.
Thanks,
Rick