TeriAnn Wakeman wrote:
>You need to clear the wing openings and the inner wings. I'm running
>265/75/16 mud terrains and on full upward articulation the tyres just
>kiss the rear inner wings.
>
Well, looking at the light weight pics Ive found, i'm thinking move the
marker lights and trimm the front of the wing. if i can find a II, make it
flat
>The front action seems to be basically just up and down. So a basic
>spring over axle conversion will allow you to run 35s or 36's.
>
I'm wondering what axle to use. A good choice migh be a dana 44 or 60 from
a chevy, then trim the long side. leave it 2-3" wider than stock
>The rear wheels also dance around in a twisting motion bringing one wheel
>forwards and one rearwards. It is a lot more complex motion pattern than
>the front sees.
>
4 link
>I've seen some people handle 35's by cutting the rear inner wing and
>rebuilding it by moving it inwards towards the centre, providing more
>space for upward articulation.
>
That i'd rather not do, wanna avoid body work. i'd swap ina wider axle as
first choice
>Here is something else to think about. A series Land Rover was designed
>to fit through the average farm gate in Scotland. It is a lot narrower
>than most all the 4X4s out there.
>
scout front axle BP to BP is 58". whats on a series?
>Doing a axle over conversion will raise the centre of gravity by a fair
>amount. I do not know where you play but if it includes side slopes be
>sure you install a functional full roll cage.
>
northen / western utah. And a cage will come before any mods
>Modifications are a series of comprimises. Be sure you know the
>tradeoffs.
>
I know. the engineers have to build for everyone, I build for me
Joe
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