33" on a 1983 RR

[Jay]

Thinking to fit 33" on stock looking RR 83 carby
Currently the RR has the typical 2" OME lift

Don not wanna trim at all will a 3" OME lift be enough to clear 33"*10.5" JT II or is a 2" Body Lift needed

Thanks

[Suspension Stuff]

Don't be soft. Get cutting.
Other will come in with more info but I don't think you will fit much more than 31 inch tyres without cutting guards.

Do a search about what is invloved before forking out the money for a 3 inch lift.

I can do a 3 inch lift using Lovells coils (not in their catalogue) for $150 a pair
Shocks $95 front EFS and $110 rear (EFS not in catalogue)

Good Luck
Shane
4WD STUFF

[matt_w]

[quote="Jay"]Thinking to fit 33" on stock looking RR 83 carby
Currently the RR has the typical 2" OME lift

Don not wanna trim at all will a 3" OME lift be enough to clear 33"*10.5" JT II or is a 2" Body Lift needed

Thanks[/quote]

[matt_w]

[quote="Jay"]Thinking to fit 33" on stock looking RR 83 carby
Currently the RR has the typical 2" OME lift

Don not wanna trim at all will a 3" OME lift be enough to clear 33"*10.5" JT II or is a 2" Body Lift needed

Thanks[/quote]

[GURU]

not sure exactly, but you will most probably have to nip abit off the guards front and rear with 33's no matter what.

I am getting 33's for my rig soon, Also getting new guards and only going to have a 2" lift, will see how much cutting is required

[RobG65]

not sure exactly, but you will most probably have to nip abit off the guards front and rear with 33's no matter what.

I am getting 33's for my rig soon, Also getting new guards and only going to have a 2" lift, will see how much cutting is required

Hey Das,

When done could you post some results and pics

Thanks
Rob

[GURU]

yeah can do.

[Jay]

yeah can do.

Das

Is you 1984 rangie still with the LT 95 and 4 speed manual or do you have the 5 speed manual version?

What tyres aize and make will you be fitting?
With the 2" Body lift will the long gear shifter hit the console?

Thanks
Jay

[86MUD]

Jay

I have just fitted 2" alluminium blocks to my 86 Rangie. The transfer box lever is a bit low, but still works ok. I still might extend it up a little later on.

Cheers

Andrew

[Micka]

33s should fit fine.

HIJACK on this forum has 35" Simex with a 3" lift - no cutting required.

Just go to your local tyre shop/4b shop and ask them to fit them up so that you can see. But a 3" lift will be way good enough.

Anyway...if they don't rub they are not big enough

Micka

[Jay]

Jay

I have just fitted 2" alluminium blocks to my 86 Rangie. The transfer box lever is a bit low, but still works ok. I still might extend it up a little later on.

Cheers

Andrew

Andrew

I am concerened also about the gear shifter hitting the console as on the 1983 Model it a longer shifter and a higher center console....I know this can be solved by moving the console or maybe having to shoten the shifter....Das any feedback??

Thanks
Jay

[GURU]

Jay, I don't have a body lift and never intend fitting one. I was refering to a 2" spring lift

I had 2" lift before and 235/85 R16's (33" x 9.5") back when i had rover diffs and they didn't hit the guards at all.

the width of the tyre is the filler. I fitting 33" x 12.5" goodyear MTR's with a 2" spring lift (3" would allow that bit more clearance)

my RR has the 5 speed but with the long gear shifter in it.

[Jay]

Jay, I don't have a body lift and never intend fitting one. I was refering to a 2" spring lift

I had 2" lift before and 235/85 R16's (33" x 9.5") back when i had rover diffs and they didn't hit the guards at all.

the width of the tyre is the filler. I fitting 33" x 12.5" goodyear MTR's with a 2" spring lift (3" would allow that bit more clearance)

my RR has the 5 speed but with the long gear shifter in it.

DAS

Do you still have the LT 95 gearbox? I have the 4 speed manula version that came out in 1983.
Ok width is the filler I agree. Currently at 2" OME lift I am running 32*9.5 ET'II but any taller or wider I guess it will touch fender falres especially on 33*12.5 or 33*11.5....
What R&P ratios are you running? I remember you did fit GQ diffs under you RR Are the GQ diffsd hypoid design?
Thanks

[GURU]

Do you still have the LT 95 gearbox? I have the 4 speed manula version that came out in 1983.
Ok width is the filler I agree. Currently at 2" OME lift I am running 32*9.5 ET'II but any taller or wider I guess it will touch fender falres especially on 33*12.5 or 33*11.5....
What R&P ratios are you running? I remember you did fit GQ diffs under you RR Are the GQ diffsd hypoid design?
Thanks

No, I have R380 in mine (use to have LT77 but it died from age). my RR was an auto originally

I'm currently running 4.3 R&P's (with 35's) but will probably go back to 4.1's or even 3.9's for the 33's. Yes I have GQ diff's under mine, which means I have to cut a fair bit more out of the guards as I have 2" more width each side. yes the GQ's are hypoid design

[Maggot4x4]

Do you still have the LT 95 gearbox? I have the 4 speed manula version that came out in 1983.
Ok width is the filler I agree. Currently at 2" OME lift I am running 32*9.5 ET'II but any taller or wider I guess it will touch fender falres especially on 33*12.5 or 33*11.5....
What R&P ratios are you running? I remember you did fit GQ diffs under you RR Are the GQ diffsd hypoid design?
Thanks

No, I have R380 in mine (use to have LT77 but it died from age). my RR was an auto originally

I'm currently running 4.3 R&P's (with 35's) but will probably go back to 4.1's or even 3.9's for the 33's. Yes I have GQ diff's under mine, which means I have to cut a fair bit more out of the guards as I have 2" more width each side. yes the GQ's are hypoid design

Will swap you my 4.1's for your 4.3's.