: Ouch! ... My rubber is hittin the shocks.


CragRat
10-14-2001, 10:08 AM
Wow, New springover and the problems begin.
The tires are hitting the shocks in front.
I'm running modified rear springs up front with missing link shackles, getting so much more flex. I guess I need some wheel spacers or new wheels. Right now I have stock rims with 235 75R 15 tires. I want to sit on 31x 11.50 for now, 8" wheel good for that? Any idea what car at the "Yard" I could Rape some wheels from that will have the bolt pattern and the 2"-2-3/4" backspacing?
I don't care what they look like.
Will anybody be upgrading and score me a deal on wheels or spacers?
Thanks
Dave

Rudezuk
10-14-2001, 10:11 AM
you will need to go with an aftermarket wheel in an 8" to get the proper backspacing...most stock rims arent going to be wide enough nor will they stick out like you need them too.
8" Black rockcrawlers....25 bucks a piece!

CragRat
10-14-2001, 10:16 AM
Where can I buy them ?

Rudezuk
10-14-2001, 11:33 AM
Americas tire, Discount tire, Big 0..The pirate board...you want 5x5.5

bobaki
10-14-2001, 07:51 PM
mine have been rubbing for ever nothing lost but a little paint so far <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0">

KSL
10-17-2001, 10:04 PM
cragrat I have 15x8 5 spoke aluminum wheels on the jeep i'll sell you. don't know the back space though. I'll even through in the 33" racing slicks for free <IMG SRC="smilies/wink.gif" border="0">. I need $$ for new tires which i'll be puting on some other wheels i have. any one want to sell me some 35-37" muds for next to free. <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0">

CragRat
10-19-2001, 11:10 PM
Check the backspacing on those rims for me and get back. Slicks should work great on the rocks !
I need some more foam if there is any more laying around where you work.
Call me about next weekend.

[ 10-19-2001: Message edited by: CragRat ]

KSL
10-19-2001, 11:46 PM
i'll measure those when i wake up tomarrow at the crack of noon <IMG SRC="smilies/rolleyes.gif" border="0">and give you a call. haven't seen foam at work as of late. i think it was kind of just a fluke that we had that.