tire question

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Permalink Reply by Cowboy on February 12, 2012 at 6:26am

 I used to have a Rev Tek with 285 Nittos and never had a rub issue.  I think you are going to be fine.  I would definately get some Icon swaybar relocators ($20) to take up some steering flop that is inherent with that type of lift.

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Permalink Reply by Keltic on February 12, 2012 at 7:25am

cowboy thanks for the imfo  iam very new to all of this      Icon swaybar relocators ($20) to take up some steering flop ?  please explain if you would

much respect

keltic

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Permalink Reply by Cowboy on February 12, 2012 at 7:55am

 When you put on a "Spacer lift" like the REV Tec the steering gets this floppy feel in it when you come out of a turn.   The sway bar  relocators are little blocks that move the sway bar down and forward 1 inch.   It will take most of that out.

 My set up right now is Bilstein 5100's front and back and I am still running the Rev Tek donut spacers in the back.

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Permalink Reply by Keltic on February 12, 2012 at 8:15am

thanks cowboy !!!!!!!!!!!! this fourm is outstanding just like the ppl in it !!!!!!!!!!!!

much respect

keltic

 

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Permalink Reply by Shaman Rawb on February 13, 2012 at 2:11pm

Hey Cowboy, So with OME springs and 5100 shocks front and back, you do recommend the relocaters? 

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Permalink Reply by Bz on February 12, 2012 at 11:24am

http://norcalfjs.com/forum/categories/suspension-1/listForCategory

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Permalink Reply by Keltic on February 12, 2012 at 12:32pm

thx bz  so i guess ill try and see if they will fit  and see how far or how close it will be then ajust from there  probley get  light racing upper control arms  just in case  ether way they will help   thanks again all 

keltic

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Permalink Reply by PBn'FJ on February 13, 2012 at 2:06pm

Typically with 3" lift aftermarket UCA are not required but are needed if you want to get your alignment back to factory specs. Your steering may feel a little vague and the truck may not track as straight as it used to but this effect does not bother everyone so it is up to you if you think you need it down the road.

For the tire clearance and need for body mount chop, all trucks are slightly different. I had 17x9 Procomp rims and 285/70/17 Toyo AT's and they rubbed slightly at full lock. I ended up doing the body mount chop but did I have to, probably not. I know one person who is running Toyota TT rims with 295/75/16's tires and they do not rub and have no need for a body mount chop. There is  a thread in the blue room about how to have your alignment done to give the most clearance but with wider rims or spacers then you will likely have some rubbing.

http://www.fjcruiserforums.com/forums/suspension-steering-tech/8232...

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Permalink Reply by Keltic on February 13, 2012 at 5:18pm

Thanks  PNn FJ

iv been reading in the blue room and here and it seems it 50/50 on the fit   as u said every truck is different  hope my truck works out.  If not ill ajust. thanks ever so much for your advice  ill post pics when is up and runnin

much respect

keltic

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