39.5 OR 42'S?

Post by **HANCOCK** » Sun Jul 13, 2008 7:07 pm

Will my 73 midie cruiser running gear hold up to it? Currently running 36" tsl's going to move up to 39.5or 42" iroks not sure if the axels will be up to it? advise please. I intend on competing with it soon what is the better of the two tyres?

Post by **evanstaniland** » Mon Jul 14, 2008 12:25 am

specs???

Evan

Post by **j-top paj** » Mon Jul 14, 2008 12:41 am

engine? etc...

Post by **HANCOCK** » Mon Jul 14, 2008 8:42 am

FJ73 series 3F petrol motor 85% reduction gears in transfer front and rear lockers Yuri cv's rear 75 series disc brake rear end sprung over shackle reversal hydro assist steering currently running 36" tsl's with no major drama's.

Post by **DIRTY ROCK STAR** » Mon Jul 14, 2008 9:19 am

it all depends on how you drive it but it sounds like it will.

Post by **HANCOCK** » Mon Jul 14, 2008 10:01 am

I will also be getting 4.88 gears as well when I upgrade. I don't go stupid very much but don't hold back to much either if that makes any cense. So do u mean it should handle 42's?

Post by **brooksy** » Mon Jul 14, 2008 11:23 am

With that short a wheelbase you will have no need to go any larger than 39's, probably no need to go any bigger than 37's really. If you run 42's all you are doing is putting extra stresses on various components where the weakest WILL be found.
You will become a better driver & have less mechanical problems running 37's-39's. Unless you are running a wheelbase over 110" many rigs have proven their is no need for bigger than 37's. Look at DGR, 83lux, Firetruck, they all run below 40's & they are more than competitive.

brooksy

Post by **Micka** » Mon Jul 14, 2008 1:53 pm

HANCOCK wrote:Will my 73 midie cruiser running gear hold up to it? Currently running 36" tsl's going to move up to 39.5or 42" iroks not sure if the axels will be up to it? advise please. I intend on competing with it soon what is the better of the two tyres?

I would be looking at getting some chromo axels for it. There are a few options here in Oz.

McNamara can make you some axels to order that are way stronger than standard. I think Dobbin Engineering also make axels. I would be looking at 30 spline Longfield CVs, too. www.longfieldsuperaxles.com

Post by **HANCOCK** » Mon Jul 14, 2008 3:56 pm

McNamara? Can i get there details please

Post by **Micka** » Mon Jul 14, 2008 4:13 pm

www.mcnamaradiffs.com.au

Just call them and ask for what you want. He is a real pleasure to deal with

Post by **bogged** » Mon Jul 14, 2008 4:43 pm

what sort of wheeling are you doing?

Post by **HANCOCK** » Tue Jul 15, 2008 7:26 am

mainly rocky trail driving with a little mud and that sort of thing. Wanting to start competing when I get my exo cage built.

Post by **DIRTY ROCK STAR** » Tue Jul 15, 2008 12:50 pm

longfield are good to deal with.
and get the stuff here suprisingly quick and their warranty speaks for itself.
i spoke to some aussie places (buy local and all that) nobody offers the same warranty.

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