35" tyres on 75 series

[beanz2]

I have a question for those who have fitted 35" tires to a 75 series . The tyre comes very close to the guard like in this picture. I removed the mud flaps but I think I need to move the axle forward. I've heard of flipping the rest of the front spring while keeping the 2nd leaf in the same orientation and redrilling it for the bolt, but the same person tells me his pitman arm hits his tie rod as a result. I guess I could move the bumpstops lower.

Any other suggestions? Thanks in advance!

Dave

[BeZeRK]

can you post a pic of how the whole veichle looks sitting on 35's? How much lift are you running now!?

[cbr]

Does the tyre actual hit he guard when flexed?? Because the shackle is on the front of the spring, when the tyre is stuffed into the guard it will move away from the guard, so you should not have a problem

Chris.

[beanz2]

Chadd,

A pic is attached. Sorry it's only a garage shot, but to get it out in the open I have to deflate the tyres to clear the door, not to mention moving the other vehicle in front of it I'm only running a 50 mm Ironman lift, but the rear clears very nicely.

Chris,

The tyre is already within 1 cm of the guard at full turn. I'd imagine with any compression it would hit the guard :arrow:

Dave

[bj on roids]

move it forward and chop the guard. Do a 2" body lift... the spring flip moves it close to 4" forward.

[beanz2]

If I get a 2" body lift I'll have to go for 37" tires Just want to avoid the "tall truck-little tires" look.

Seriously, Rob, does it really net you 4" forward if you flip a 70/75 spring? I'm hoping one of you guys down under have done this.

Dave

[bj on roids]

It is the same as a 1980 + FJ40 spring. Re drilling it you could go for like 2" that way your pitman/drag link and tie rod don't touch, which is I understand, to be your major issue?!

Some have a centred spring pack. ?! Sorry my 75 series knowledge is limited. I would be able tof ind out though.

[bj on roids]

Also with a spring under and lifted springs, you have to watch where you mount your axle on the spring, as putting it on a different spot on the arch can change the way the pinion points and the steering.

I thought you were from the USA. That troopie wasn't released in the USA?!!

[beanz2]

Good point on the effect of spring arch on the pinion angle. I'll keep the forward axle movement to a minimum. while the 2nd leaf has to be redrilled, I was planning to only reverse the first leaf so as to avoid drilling the hard steel, but this commits me to a given distance that the axle moves. If I redrill both the 1st and 2nd leaves would I weaken the spring and risk a broken spring?

Dave

[bj on roids]

Good point on the effect of spring arch on the pinion angle. I'll keep the forward axle movement to a minimum. while the 2nd leaf has to be redrilled, I was planning to only reverse the first leaf so as to avoid drilling the hard steel, but this commits me to a given distance that the axle moves. If I redrill both the 1st and 2nd leaves would I weaken the spring and risk a broken spring?

Dave

It would weaken it...but by how much, as long as it remains relatively standard and in the front it would not bea forseeable problem in my mind. I now realise why you keep the pictures of the whole vehicle to a minimum. I will endeavour to find good tech for you when I can, there is always 5 or 6 down at the wrecking yards a few minutes drive from my house, and im always there getting stuff. So if there is anything specific you want or need then let me know.

Cheers
BJ

[beanz2]

Hopefully not for a pair of front springs . . .

Dave

[Trickster]

Why dont you just go for a wee drive and flex it and find out