Ouch! ... My rubber is hittin the shocks. - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum

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.

10-14-2001, 10:08 AM	#1 (permalink)
CragRat *Glitterbomber* Join Date: Aug 2001 Member # 6483 Location: Simi Valley, Ca. Posts: 889	Ouch! ... My rubber is hittin the shocks. 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 __________________ ---------------------------------------------------------------------- " Put on your seatbelt .... I want to try something " AxleSnapper Bulletin Board AxleSnapper Website

10-14-2001, 10:11 AM	#2 (permalink)
Rudezuk Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Member # 4500 Location: Soon to be VA Posts: 6,454	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! __________________ Shane [COLOR="DarkRed"][FONT="Comic Sans MS"][URL="www.hbrk4x4.com"]HBRK4x4.com[/URL][/FONT][/COLOR] [URL="http://www.yyracing.com/"]Y&Y Racing, LLC[/URL] [URL="http://www.we-rock.cc/team_list.php?wts=show&wvalue=181"]We-Rock #208[/URL] "Team HBRK" thanks our sponsors. Driver: Shane Yost Spotter: Todd Young

10-14-2001, 10:16 AM	#3 (permalink)
CragRat *Glitterbomber* Join Date: Aug 2001 Member # 6483 Location: Simi Valley, Ca. Posts: 889	Where can I buy them ? __________________ ---------------------------------------------------------------------- " Put on your seatbelt .... I want to try something " AxleSnapper Bulletin Board AxleSnapper Website

10-14-2001, 11:33 AM	#4 (permalink)
Rudezuk Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Member # 4500 Location: Soon to be VA Posts: 6,454	Americas tire, Discount tire, Big 0..The pirate board...you want 5x5.5 __________________ Shane [COLOR="DarkRed"][FONT="Comic Sans MS"][URL="www.hbrk4x4.com"]HBRK4x4.com[/URL][/FONT][/COLOR] [URL="http://www.yyracing.com/"]Y&Y Racing, LLC[/URL] [URL="http://www.we-rock.cc/team_list.php?wts=show&wvalue=181"]We-Rock #208[/URL] "Team HBRK" thanks our sponsors. Driver: Shane Yost Spotter: Todd Young

10-17-2001, 10:04 PM	#6 (permalink)
KSL Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Member # 5200 Location: Moorpark,socal Posts: 542	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"> __________________ I suck at spelling and grammar. I already know this. Find something else to make you feel superior. The user formally known as It'll fit New name...same great flavor I own too much crap....

10-14-2001, 07:51 PM	#5 (permalink)
bobaki Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Member # 4279 Location: Homestead Valley / Mill Valley,CA Posts: 1,154	mine have been rubbing for ever nothing lost but a little paint so far <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0">

10-19-2001, 11:10 PM	#7 (permalink)
CragRat *Glitterbomber* Join Date: Aug 2001 Member # 6483 Location: Simi Valley, Ca. Posts: 889	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 ] __________________ ---------------------------------------------------------------------- " Put on your seatbelt .... I want to try something " AxleSnapper Bulletin Board AxleSnapper Website

10-19-2001, 11:46 PM	#8 (permalink)
KSL Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Member # 5200 Location: Moorpark,socal Posts: 542	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. __________________ I suck at spelling and grammar. I already know this. Find something else to make you feel superior. The user formally known as It'll fit New name...same great flavor I own too much crap....

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