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Author:  HoosierJeeper [ Sat Jun 02, 2012 11:43 pm ]
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Haven't post some pics of the Jiberty in a while...
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Author:  tommudd [ Sun Jun 03, 2012 1:10 am ]
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Nice hay field looks kind of light on the ground
KJ isn't too bad either I guess :wink:
Author:  ando [ Sun Jun 03, 2012 5:20 am ]
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Nice pics .. Jeep looks in great condition 8)

I am about to get some 245-70-17's on the same wheels as those, what do they actually measure in at horizontally ? (much more than about 30.5", and I may get some rubbing on steering lock with my small lift :( )
Author:  HoosierJeeper [ Sun Jun 03, 2012 8:20 am ]
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Thanks!

Do you mean the tread width? I can measure it. I just have OME coils and Bilstein shocks on it, and I think I might have slight rubbing in the front part of the fender well. Not very noticeable, only reason I think there could be some is a shiny spot there. The size tire really works well.

Tread width, including the bit of side wall bulge, is 9 3/8".
Author:  ando [ Sun Jun 03, 2012 2:20 pm ]
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Nah diameter mate front to back horizontally :wink: ... though if you are getting slight rubbing with OME springs, I better stick to the OE size of 235-65's !! :( .. I cant afford to risk buying £650 worth of tyres and them not fit! :cry:
Author:  HoosierJeeper [ Sun Jun 03, 2012 4:50 pm ]
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Oh sorry... :oops:

Anyway, I'd definately wait till you're lifted to do 245/70/17. Stock a 245/65/17 would fit. Might have to do a little clevis lift (super easy to do) and minor trimming, but that's no promise that you'll have too. What tires are you considering?
Author:  ando [ Mon Jun 04, 2012 5:07 am ]
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Not really made my mind up yet, but been looking at Cooper stt, Grabber AT2's, and a couple others.

How "easy" is a clevis lift ? .. I could do with a few more mm's up front just to level up my new springs (growning under the weight of the mighty 2.8CRD :mrgreen: ) ... if I undo the top clevis bolt, support the truck on stands, and lower the hub away from it on a jack, will it slide off the strut enough to get a spacer on then slide it back on and bolt up ??

(I'm guessin its not that easy :? )
Author:  Pippobug [ Mon Jun 04, 2012 6:37 am ]
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ando wrote:
How "easy" is a clevis lift ? .. I could do with a few more mm's up front just to level up my new springs (growning under the weight of the mighty 2.8CRD :mrgreen: ) ... if I undo the top clevis bolt, support the truck on stands, and lower the hub away from it on a jack, will it slide off the strut enough to get a spacer on then slide it back on and bolt up ??

(I'm guessin its not that easy :? )

Andy,
yes that is the sum of it, not very hard if you have the right tools to do it, but i think you still should be okay to fit equivalent of 245/75R16 with your current lift. Yes you will still have a bit of rubbing at full lock no matter what with standard rims, what you need is more back space ( I have the same problem).You can get good spacers for £200.00 ~ for 4 or a different sent of Steel rims with more back spacing for £40 a rim ( see Silverline tyres http://www.silverlinewheels-tyres.com/ ).
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Author:  HoosierJeeper [ Mon Jun 04, 2012 2:51 pm ]
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ando wrote:
Not really made my mind up yet, but been looking at Cooper stt, Grabber AT2's, and a couple others.

How "easy" is a clevis lift ? .. I could do with a few more mm's up front just to level up my new springs (growning under the weight of the mighty 2.8CRD :mrgreen: ) ... if I undo the top clevis bolt, support the truck on stands, and lower the hub away from it on a jack, will it slide off the strut enough to get a spacer on then slide it back on and bolt up ??

(I'm guessin its not that easy :? )


Actually don't need a spacer, just pry apart a bit. Only reason I haven't done it is I don't need an alignment...
Author:  ando [ Tue Jun 05, 2012 7:08 am ]
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Cheers guys :wink: .... and sorry it turned into a bit of a thread hi-jack Hoosier ... great lookin truck you have 8)
Author:  HoosierJeeper [ Tue Jun 05, 2012 7:31 am ]
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No prob...thanks!
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