: fire wall clearance


schoner
04-02-2002, 07:10 PM
i was doing a little testing on my suspension today, i was testing flex and clearence.(the sas flexes nice:D ) anyways i looked at the front, and i had it stuffed as far as it would go the springs were starting to negative arch and i measured my firewall clearence and i had 4" from the firewall to my 35" tire:confused: is that normal, cause you guys are allways talking about moving the axle way forward, and cutting up the firewall. if i am thinking correctly i would be able to fit 38's no problem. am I missing somthing, or do i just have a lot of clearence?
I am running AP 4" springs and a 1" forward spring hanger.

Booger Weldz
04-02-2002, 07:23 PM
:question: :question: :question: :question:

i ran 3" backspaced 10 inch wheels with 35's on allpros 4" springs(axle goes forward 1.5") and mine rub right when the springs are flat and i have a 2" bodylift????

the pics are after the sawzalling...

poppycock
04-02-2002, 07:26 PM
you did turn the wheels when you were checking clearence... right? :D

Chris Geiger
04-02-2002, 07:46 PM
We usually see a little more flex on the trail than we do on a ramp or fork lift. For 35's only minor trimming is usually needed. For larger tires your going to need some major cutting.

schoner
04-02-2002, 07:47 PM
Originally posted by poppycock
you did turn the wheels when you were checking clearence... right? :D

:emb2: :emb2: man don't I feel stupid, i can't belive that i didn't turn the wheels.:flipoff2:

schoner
04-02-2002, 07:49 PM
hey chris, I am going to try to send those 4" rears back to you tomorow

Benny
04-03-2002, 05:38 AM
I get a little rubbing on the firewall when the tire is stuffed and I am turning. I have a 2" body lift, 4" suspension lift and 36" tires. axle is in the stock location, and I havent moved the firewall.