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So what are so of the pro's/con's on the LWB 85 jx sierra...
Posted: Mon Nov 08, 2004 5:42 pm
by danthazookman85jx
One thing i have already noticed is that it rides heaps smoother than the SWB ...one bad thing i have noticed is that when im offroad it tends to get a bit light in the back and may lose traction 
but apart from that i seems ok....
does anybody else know any other stuff 
i want your opinion..
Posted: Mon Nov 08, 2004 7:37 pm
by muppet_man67
its a narrow track so it tips easyer, does't follow ruts as well. it should climb steep hills more easily then a swb because there is a greater proportion of the cars weight above the rears wheels holding the front wheels down. The ramp over angle is not as good as a short wheelbase. more space to put your stuff. It will handle better on high range dirt roads.
Posted: Mon Nov 08, 2004 7:39 pm
by Guy
muppet_man67 wrote:its a narrow track so it tips easyer, does't follow ruts as well. it should climb steep hills more easily then a swb because there is a greater proportion of the cars weight above the rears wheels holding the front wheels down. The ramp over angle is not as good as a short wheelbase. more space to put your stuff. It will handle better on high range dirt roads.
That is a double edged sword .. there is alsomore weight up fron to balance/wash the front of the vehicle out ..
Idealy you want a pretty even weight split front to rear ..
Posted: Mon Nov 08, 2004 7:41 pm
by -Mick-
I'm glad I got a lwb
Just the room for gear is great (over a shorty anyway)
Overhang sux but I'm not precious about panels
They don't bump steer like shorty's either
Posted: Sat Nov 13, 2004 10:15 pm
by tuffzook
i have one of each lwb- no more wheel stands up steep stuff,bettre ride quality.bot i cant realy compare my lwb is spring over ruf 3/4 eliptical rear with 34" jungle treckers(play truck) my swb is spring under 2"king springs with 31 bf muddies. but the lwb is much more stable to drive
Posted: Mon Nov 15, 2004 7:29 am
by Mudzuki
tuffzook wrote:i have one of each lwb- no more wheel stands up steep stuff,bettre ride quality.bot i cant realy compare my lwb is spring over ruf 3/4 eliptical rear with 34" jungle treckers(play truck) my swb is spring under 2"king springs with 31 bf muddies. but the lwb is much more stable to drive
Play truck sounds like a bit of a beast.
any pics?