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MSGGrunt · 11-15-05, 07:19 PM

Back from getting the axles. I went up to New Hampshire this evening to CruiserParts.net and I can't say enough good about these people. We talked Cruisers, swapped old Army war stories and in the future if they have what I need they will get my business. Thanks Guys....

I was thinking stock Volvo rims but, I will want a wider rim than 7.5 inches as I will probably run a 12.50 or wider tire so it looks like custom rims will be the way to go.

Line Locks/hydraulic locks will not pass inspection here in MA... The E-brake has to be mechanical so some engineering will have to be done to mate the stock LC cable to the Volvo brakes/axle...

I too am concerned about the height of my 6" Slee system combined with another 4.5 from the portals but would this be as much of an issue if I widened the track width with wider tires that would still fit in the wheel wells? Say 12.50's or 13.50's? I see Action Jaction is running 40's MTR's and I'm thinking why not me. I know he has a body lift instead of all suspension.... I just hate to sell the Slee System only to have to buy 2" OME springs. I'm thinking of 39.5x13.50x16 Irok's and the more I think about it selling the Slee system and going with 2" of OME sounds more road/trail worthy... Decisions, decisions....

The anti lock brakes still concern me and maybe a new thread will get that question ironed out.

So, TiredIron, with your set-up you have no complaints from your u-joints? Are you still running stock driveshafts? I guess from here I will start a new thread documenting every detail of this swap from removing all the old brackets to the final test drive.

Nothing ventured nothing gained.....

11-15-05, 07:19 PM	#132
MSGGrunt IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Worcester, MA TLCA# 13006 Posts: 664	Back from getting the axles. I went up to New Hampshire this evening to CruiserParts.net and I can't say enough good about these people. We talked Cruisers, swapped old Army war stories and in the future if they have what I need they will get my business. Thanks Guys.... I was thinking stock Volvo rims but, I will want a wider rim than 7.5 inches as I will probably run a 12.50 or wider tire so it looks like custom rims will be the way to go. Line Locks/hydraulic locks will not pass inspection here in MA... The E-brake has to be mechanical so some engineering will have to be done to mate the stock LC cable to the Volvo brakes/axle... I too am concerned about the height of my 6" Slee system combined with another 4.5 from the portals but would this be as much of an issue if I widened the track width with wider tires that would still fit in the wheel wells? Say 12.50's or 13.50's? I see Action Jaction is running 40's MTR's and I'm thinking why not me. I know he has a body lift instead of all suspension.... I just hate to sell the Slee System only to have to buy 2" OME springs. I'm thinking of 39.5x13.50x16 Irok's and the more I think about it selling the Slee system and going with 2" of OME sounds more road/trail worthy... Decisions, decisions.... The anti lock brakes still concern me and maybe a new thread will get that question ironed out. So, TiredIron, with your set-up you have no complaints from your u-joints? Are you still running stock driveshafts? I guess from here I will start a new thread documenting every detail of this swap from removing all the old brackets to the final test drive. Nothing ventured nothing gained..... __________________ 1997 FZJ80 40th 6" Slee Lift, Sliders, 2" Body Lift, 11.00x16 XL's, 4.88, Aussie Locker, Snorkel, ARB Bull Bar, 10,500 Winch, LightForce XGT's, Laptop/GPS/, Intercooled Turbo, Dual Gauge Pod, Diff Switch, 3" SS exhaust, SS Brake lines