33's vs. 35's for my 80 Series (3 Viewers)

[UOnlyLiveOnce]

That’s hilarious! “Stay with 33’s”
Sounds like an addiction to dirt and rock!
Can’t blame ya. Only therapy for it is to go wheelin!

 

[baldilocks]

Now I just need to find a rear bumper with two swing outs for fuel cans and tire. I just don’t want to spend $2500 right now. Damn bumpers are so expensive. Unless someone has a better idea I’ll just wait until after the holidays.
Preferrably ARB but I’m open to suggestions.

Forums, being what they are, do influence us in a powerful way, and I’m no exception. I can tell you that I enjoy DIY bumpers and such posts as much as any other. Even if you are not a welder or fabricator, you can build what you want, spend less, enjoy yourself and your cruiser more, and recieve accolades all the same.

Why not ask Santa for a welder and then have good times learning how to use it?

 

[tplane2]

Or get one with no swing outs...do you NEED swingouts? 1000 bucks assembled from Labs.

Back on topic....35s For the Win

 

[Heckraiser]

I've got a 35" spare under the truck in the stock spare location It cost a fortune, but cheaper than a swing-out bumper and I don't need to mess with anything to get into the back of the truck Working on a couple tricks to tuck it up better.

 

[Cruzerman]

I've got a 35" spare under the truck in the stock spare location It cost a fortune, but cheaper than a swing-out bumper and I don't need to mess with anything to get into the back of the truck Working on a couple tricks to tuck it up better.

This makes no sense to me. People put on 35's because they claim they need it for trails and camping and then put a 35 under the rig where it will drag on every trail and get beat up? And have you ever tried to get one off from underneath when you've ripped out the sidewall on a rough spot on the trail?

 

[Qball]

This makes no sense to me. People put on 35's because they claim they need it for trails and camping and then put a 35 under the rig where it will drag on every trail and get beat up? And have yo ever tried to get one off from underneath when you've ripped out the sidewall on a rough spot on the trail?

Not if you use this and keep factory hitch as slider.

https://www.amazon.com/Super-Swamper-TSL-Bias-Tire/dp/B009HN49NK

 

[Heckraiser]

I have a 35x10.5x16 TSL on a 7" wide steelie. It hangs a little below the bumper, but not as low as the factory hitch. I'm gonna cut out the little bar that goes across behind the crossmember and should be able to tuck it up about an inch higher than it is now. Dragging my spare does not happen frequently, but when it does, it doesn't really bother me. TSL is a tough enough tire to handle it. Done a lot of wheeling in the 60 series, which has an even bigger ass than the 80, and never really damaged the spare. Well worth it for the convenience and cost savings compared to a swing out bumper. Just one man's opinion

 

[Cruzerman]

Not if you use this and keep factory hitch as slider.

https://www.amazon.com/Super-Swamper-TSL-Bias-Tire/dp/B009HN49NK

When I first got my rig, I went on trails once with the factory hitch. That thing came off as soon as I got home. It is not a skid plate. More of an anchor.

And you've got to be kidding that a Swamper TSL has a strong enough sidewall to take coming down on it with a 6000+ lb. rig. I've seen so many sidewall punctures on those things on the trail. They do not have the strongest sidewalls, which is why they have the TSL-SX (which still gets sidewall injuries, just less).

Again, it seems to work for you which is all that matters. And you don't have a really wide tire, so that definitely helps. But it still makes no sense to me. I'd be at least throwing that thing in the back when I got to the trailhead.

 

[thatbrown80]

I don’t like climbing up to get in my rigs or jumping out. 34s have served me well.

 

[Kaninja]

View attachment 1839606 I don’t like climbing up to get in my rigs or jumping out. 34s have served me well.

What tires are those? Digging the Steelies.

 

[thatbrown80]

What tires are those? Digging the Steelies.

Nitto trail grappler 285/75/17

 

[Qball]

This makes no sense to me. People put on 35's because they claim they need it for trails and camping and then put a 35 under the rig where it will drag on every trail and get beat up? And have yo ever tried to get one off from underneath when you've ripped out the sidewall on a rough spot on the trail?

When I first got my rig, I went on trails once with the factory hitch. That thing came off as soon as I got home. It is not a skid plate. More of an anchor.

And you've got to be kidding that a Swamper TSL has a strong enough sidewall to take coming down on it with a 6000+ lb. rig. I've seen so many sidewall punctures on those things on the trail. They do not have the strongest sidewalls, which is why they have the TSL-SX (which still gets sidewall injuries, just less).

Again, it seems to work for you which is all that matters. And you don't have a really wide tire, so that definitely helps. But it still makes no sense to me. I'd be at least throwing that thing in the back when I got to the trailhead.

Yes the hitch is a little low and I have dragged it a few times but nothing bad, maybe I’m just not hardcore enough.

However I have yet to drag anything on my spare, it tucks above the Oem hitch.

 

[ChaseTruck]

I had 33x9.5’s on my FJ80, and have 315’s on my current FZJ80. I will definitely be going back down when it’s time to buy new tires...

I've noticed that it takes basically no time to adjust to a bigger tire size on the trails.
I usually drive my K5 on 37s; yesterday I took the 80 on somewhat small-ish 315s.
It feels quite strange to go 'wheeling with a truck on smaller tires.

 

[Cruzerman]

Yes the hitch is a little low and I have dragged it a few times but nothing bad, maybe I’m just not hardcore enough.

However I have yet to drag anything on my spare, it tucks above the Oem hitch.

What works for one may not work for another. The only thing that is important is that it works for you. Enjoy. And at least you take your rig off the pavement!

 

[COYS]

So, is this an indication that you are going to step up to big tires?

Someday, man, someday. This is my dream 80! You think my 4.88s will be OK for hwy driving?

 

[Qball]

What works for one may not work for another. The only thing that is important is that it works for you. Enjoy. And at least you take your rig off the pavement!

Yup, she been to many places away from the pavement, however Costco parking lot and gas station are her usual watering hole. No issues with spare still.

 

[UOnlyLiveOnce]

I've got a 35" spare under the truck in the stock spare location It cost a fortune, but cheaper than a swing-out bumper and I don't need to mess with anything to get into the back of the truck Working on a couple tricks to tuck it up better.

Let me know how the tricks you have up your sleeves works out. It sounds like the 35" doesn't fully tuck up into the stock tire locations underneath.

 

[Heckraiser]

I will post an update when I'm done. There is a "unicorn tall skinny 35 tire" thread (or something like that) that I plan to post my results in. As it sits now, the tire fits between the crossmember and the panhard just fine (it measures 34.75 diameter), but does not fit with the factory receiver in place. Simple mod to the receiver would fix that.

 

[bwakeling]

go for 37's and just regear. I drove around for a few years on factory gearing but going to 5.29's was a big upgrade in driveability.

 

[kendrick]

Got 33", 3" lift on a hdj81 on stock rims and it feels great. On the trails it means I go a little slower but its more practical for me since I hit the trails mostly on weekends and and do the daily grind in the city during the week. Id like to try some 35's with strong sidewalls and see what thats like, dont think there would be a huge difference in city driving. My thought is just deal with the dynamics in the city then really enjoy it on the trails. COuld it be worth it?