I got a set of CRAGAR SOFT 8 from a friend for free, 16 x 8. Just repainted them, will installed to see how they look. What are your thoughts on this rims? Thanks in advance.
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| Author: | Gilcano [ Fri Oct 19, 2018 6:57 pm ] |
| Post subject: | CRAGAR SOFT 8 rims |
I got a set of CRAGAR SOFT 8 from a friend for free, 16 x 8. Just repainted them, will installed to see how they look. What are your thoughts on this rims? Thanks in advance. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro |
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| Author: | tommudd [ Fri Oct 19, 2018 7:56 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: CRAGAR SOFT 8 rims |
Gilcano wrote: I got a set of CRAGAR SOFT 8 from a friend for free, 16 x 8. Just repainted them, will installed to see how they look. What are your thoughts on this rims? Thanks in advance. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Too wide if stock height plus too wide for tires you have more than likely. If lifted then you could run a 255-70-16 or 265-70-16 if wheels are 5 inch backspaced |
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| Author: | Gilcano [ Fri Oct 19, 2018 8:45 pm ] |
| Post subject: | CRAGAR SOFT 8 rims |
tommudd wrote: Too wide if stock height plus too wide for tires you have more than likely. If lifted then you could run a 255-70-16 or 265-70-16 if wheels are 5 inch backspaced I have the OME lift @ 2.5” at the moment but going to 4” with JBA Adjust-A-Struts and rear coils. Right now running Duratrac 245-75-16 on factory rims. Backspace?  Thanks Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro |
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| Author: | tommudd [ Sat Oct 20, 2018 6:09 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: CRAGAR SOFT 8 rims |
Gilcano wrote: tommudd wrote: Too wide if stock height plus too wide for tires you have more than likely. If lifted then you could run a 255-70-16 or 265-70-16 if wheels are 5 inch backspaced I have the OME lift @ 2.5” at the moment but going to 4” with JBA Adjust-A-Struts and rear coils. Right now running Duratrac 245-75-16 on factory rims. Backspace? Thanks Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro You measure backspacing from the lip, where the bead of the tire would sit so looks maybe like 4.5, not great, may have to run more bumpstop in the rear. If going to 4 inch you already know what all else you will need? Few more things to make the suspension work properly at 4 than 2.5 . If you need to know just ask can fill you in, plus a regear if going larger tires |
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| Author: | Gilcano [ Sat Oct 20, 2018 6:31 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: CRAGAR SOFT 8 rims |
tommudd wrote: You measure backspacing from the lip, where the bead of the tire would sit so looks maybe like 4.5, not great, may have to run more bumpstop in the rear. If going to 4 inch you already know what all else you will need? Few more things to make the suspension work properly at 4 than 2.5 . If you need to know just ask can fill you in, plus a regear if going larger tires Looks like those rims are not worth to try, better to buy a new set with the 5” backspacing. Perhaps 17 x 7 and get new tires. About the lift thanks for offering help, I spoke with Marlin at JBA and he provided me with the parts I need to go 4”. You think I’m missing something? Thanks Front setup JBA Adjust-A-Struts Total Control Qty: 1 set $1,559.49 Rear setup BILSTEIN - Heavy Duty 4" Lift Rear Shocks Qty: 2 $175.98 Bilstein Bushing Kit (one kit fits 2 shocks) Qty: 1 $13.99 JBA 4" Rear KK Sway Bar Links Qty: 1 set $195.95 Rear Coil Spring Set KK JBA 4.0" Lift Qty: 1 set $189.95 Rear Track Bar for 4" and up lift kit Black Polyurethane Flange Bushings Qty: 1 $342.85 SS brake hose kit for KK Liberty Qty: 1 $182.95 Total $2,661.16 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro |
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| Author: | tommudd [ Sun Oct 21, 2018 2:05 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: CRAGAR SOFT 8 rims |
Gilcano wrote: tommudd wrote: You measure backspacing from the lip, where the bead of the tire would sit so looks maybe like 4.5, not great, may have to run more bumpstop in the rear. If going to 4 inch you already know what all else you will need? Few more things to make the suspension work properly at 4 than 2.5 . If you need to know just ask can fill you in, plus a regear if going larger tires Looks like those rims are not worth to try, better to buy a new set with the 5” backspacing. Perhaps 17 x 7 and get new tires. About the lift thanks for offering help, I spoke with Marlin at JBA and he provided me with the parts I need to go 4”. You think I’m missing something? Thanks Front setup JBA Adjust-A-Struts Total Control Qty: 1 set $1,559.49 Rear setup BILSTEIN - Heavy Duty 4" Lift Rear Shocks Qty: 2 $175.98 Bilstein Bushing Kit (one kit fits 2 shocks) Qty: 1 $13.99 JBA 4" Rear KK Sway Bar Links Qty: 1 set $195.95 Rear Coil Spring Set KK JBA 4.0" Lift Qty: 1 set $189.95 Rear Track Bar for 4" and up lift kit Black Polyurethane Flange Bushings Qty: 1 $342.85 SS brake hose kit for KK Liberty Qty: 1 $182.95 Total $2,661.16 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Yes good you got the extended sway bar and trac bar for the rear No gears for larger tires but maybe you are waiting but you will need them Best to find some 7 inch wide with 4 inches of backs spacing |
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| Author: | Gilcano [ Sun Oct 21, 2018 4:16 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: CRAGAR SOFT 8 rims |
Yeah after the lift is installed properly will think about the gears probably 4.10, planing to run 255/75/17 Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro |
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| Author: | tommudd [ Sun Oct 21, 2018 6:26 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: CRAGAR SOFT 8 rims |
Gilcano wrote: Yeah after the lift is installed properly will think about the gears probably 4.10, planing to run 255/75/17 Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro With 32s I would really go 4.56s, 4.10s would be minimum I have ran 32s for 1000's of miles and 4.10s , and always wished gears were lower |
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| Author: | rhyanb12 [ Fri Nov 09, 2018 2:49 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: CRAGAR SOFT 8 rims |
I run 32's with 4.10 and I've no complaints. |
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| Author: | tommudd [ Sat Nov 10, 2018 6:07 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: CRAGAR SOFT 8 rims |
rhyanb12 wrote: I run 32's with 4.10 and I've no complaints. Done quite a number of them with 4.10s and 32s and everyone wanted just a bit more. Doable but in cases where you live in hills or pull a trailer, 4.56s would be perfect. I run 265-70-16s ( basically 31s) with 4.10s , not that's almost perfection |
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