So So Confused man.... stock 18 rims
02-10-2011 | 12:32 PM
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I've got the same dilemma goin on with my Sahara...just got off the phone with Teraflex and was told that I wouldn't have any interference issues running 295/70/17 tires on wheels with 4.5" backspacing when using their original spacer style leveling kit.
Looks like I'll be going with the V-Tec Raptors and Nitto Trail Grapplers in the sizes listed above...last I checked, entire package was going to run around $2,000 or so....for what it's worth! Good luck!
Looks like I'll be going with the V-Tec Raptors and Nitto Trail Grapplers in the sizes listed above...last I checked, entire package was going to run around $2,000 or so....for what it's worth! Good luck!
Thanks for the input anyways man, its worth a lot.
Oh and while we are at it... what are the implications of adding one inch of body lift?
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02-10-2011 | 12:43 PM
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295's will barely rub at lock, it touches the swaybar as I recall, and doubt it would have any real impact on your life. Spacers will allow lock to lock clearance and eliminate any rubbing.
02-10-2011 | 12:51 PM
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I think that the 2.5 TF BB and maintaining my stock rims with the 295/70R18 terra grapplers which will be about 34.3 in diameter is exactly as far as i wanna go, spacers i'll definetly get the best out there, and that should do it, just have to get a reply from Northridge in regards to the price for the BB WITH shocks, their price shipped for the kit without the shocks was great but i prefer to replace the shocks. So we'll see. and will keep you all informed. unless someone here has some more input to add.....
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02-10-2011 | 01:06 PM
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Well northridge4x4 just got back to me so, if i get 5 295/70R18 tires, the TF2.5 BB and 4 spacers at 1.5" i am still a couple of hundred below budget.....
Thank you all for the assistance, it made this a whole lot easier.
But please, stop by once in a while if you think i need anything else
Thank you all for the assistance, it made this a whole lot easier.
But please, stop by once in a while if you think i need anything else
02-10-2011 | 01:12 PM
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Originally Posted by TripleJeep_99
Seriously price out a set of 16 or 17" rims with proper backspacing of your liking and a set of 33x12.50R16or17's and I will lay some scratch ($) that it will be cheaper than getting a set of 5 -18" tires and spacers. IMHO 33's will not look silly on a 2 or 2.5" and actually not terrible on a 3" lift like I have pictured below.
02-10-2011 | 01:19 PM
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I will do the research... like i said before, i do like black rims, but i havent found those $50.00 ones mentioned before, maybe due to poor research, but i will look further. dont get me wrong i can make some serious cash back by selling my 18's but i may keep them just in case...... and im sorry but i would love to be closer to 34's, like everything else an extra inch is an extra inch..
02-10-2011 | 04:45 PM
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I went with stock Sahara 18's and Nitto's in 35x12.5r18. Used 1.5 wheel spacers. Here's before the lift:
And after a 2.5 Max Travel lift:
I need to adjust my steering stops a little bit. At full lock I have a little rubbing on the lower control arms.
And after a 2.5 Max Travel lift:
I need to adjust my steering stops a little bit. At full lock I have a little rubbing on the lower control arms.
02-10-2011 | 06:45 PM
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I am so so friggen confused, will someone tell me if the Nitto terra grapplers in the 295/70R18 will fit my stock shara 18 inch rims?, and i mean without making the jeep dangerous, from what i gathered this tire size is a 34.
Tax money is going to a TF 2.5 BB, spacers if needed and 5 tires, i cant afford rims and i think 33s are gonna look silly and why just go up 1 inch.... but lets not get off the main question. believe you me i tried looking for a chart or something that wold tell me what the rim width should be for that tire, but with so many jeepers here, i figured i'd continue here.
Anyone?
Tax money is going to a TF 2.5 BB, spacers if needed and 5 tires, i cant afford rims and i think 33s are gonna look silly and why just go up 1 inch.... but lets not get off the main question. believe you me i tried looking for a chart or something that wold tell me what the rim width should be for that tire, but with so many jeepers here, i figured i'd continue here.
Anyone?
02-10-2011 | 06:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Davesrb
I went with stock Sahara 18's and Nitto's in 35x12.5r18. Used 1.5 wheel spacers. Here's before the lift:
And after a 2.5 Max Travel lift:
I need to adjust my steering stops a little bit. At full lock I have a little rubbing on the lower control arms.
And after a 2.5 Max Travel lift:
I need to adjust my steering stops a little bit. At full lock I have a little rubbing on the lower control arms.