FJ Cruisers of Northern California

35's... any re-gearing issues

Hey guys,

I am thinking about getting as set of 315/75/16 (roughly 35s). I have read in some places that once you hit the 35 inch threshold, you might run into re-gearing issues. Is this true? I really dont know much about it and if that is the case then I will just go with the 33's. Also, I was planning on getting a Radflo complete 3inch coilover lift. Not even sure if it will fit the 35's.

Thanks for the help.

▶ Reply to This

Replies to This Discussion

Permalink Reply by C4B_ROCKs on July 21, 2011 at 1:48pm

You will need to regear with 35's, you can stuff 35's with the radflos but you need to modify a few things to fit the 35's properly. You can get the radflo's at overlandwarehouse.com

▶ Reply

Permalink Reply by Kyle Schlumpf on July 21, 2011 at 2:35pm

Thanks for the help. I guess i will go with 33's that way it will be cheaper! Also, the Toytec website sells the Radflo complete coilover kit for a little cheaper than that site i think.

▶ Reply

Permalink Reply by daPitbull on July 21, 2011 at 3:11pm

It's a different set up on Toytec. Overland Warehouse has proprietory valving.

▶ Reply

Permalink Reply by Kyle Schlumpf on July 21, 2011 at 3:38pm

Sorry stupid question, but is that better? Just kind of confused now on which one to get. Thanks

▶ Reply

Permalink Reply by The Josh on July 21, 2011 at 5:51pm

The overland warehouse kit is valved specifically for the fj/4runner and it features radflo front and back, I've been running this kit since December 2009. The toytec is just radflos in the front and bilsteins In the back and there is no tailored valving for the fj

▶ Reply

Permalink Reply by C4B_ROCKs on July 21, 2011 at 6:36pm

No problem I'm glad to help, I say go for Overland Warehouse just like what Pit said they have proprietory valving and specially valved for the fj, if you need to have your radflo's rebuilt they'll send you a set of radflo's while your set is at the shop getting rebuilt.

▶ Reply

Permalink Reply by PRS TiFJ on July 21, 2011 at 8:42pm

Get ready for tons of aggressive trimming and body mount chopping. will have to give me a call some time if you are interested in all that it really takes to run these tires.

And .. yes regear ...

▶ Reply

Permalink Reply by Kyle Schlumpf on July 26, 2011 at 11:47am

Ya that doesnt sound fun on my wallet! I think 33's will be just fine for me! Thanks for the offer though

▶ Reply

Permalink Reply by Fjcalata on July 28, 2011 at 7:51pm

I got 35s with a 6" procomp coil over lift.. Can't really compare it to how it used to drive.. Cuz I got it that way.. Do I need to change the gear ratio?