35x15.5 Claws.... fitted - pix

[Mongrel]

So a while back I asked the question whether 35x15x15.5" tyres would fit. Well there is only one way to find out....

Before 33x12.5x15" Kumho 834 MT

next to the new ones...

Old front stance..

New front stance

Old rear

New rear

3/4 view

side view

Now before you all ask the questions...


1. 2" spring lift
2. 50mm body lift
3. 15x10" rims max offset (Mangels)
4. 35x15x15.5 Mickey Thompson Baja Claw Radials
5. rears rub on the inside at full stuff
6. front corners were trimmed slightly and the inner guard punched in gently.
7. at full lock and full stuff inside of the tyre rubs slightly on the spring.
8. still drives well on the road.
9. 1988 HJ61 VX 12HT

I did lots of full articulation testing last night and it is very drivable. the only thing would be that I may consider would be a 6mm spacer for the rears.

Action pix coming this weekend.

 

[Dirtgypsy]

damn, that is wide tire! looks good.

 

[brokenparts]

looks like you got some fender trimming to do or 1 or 2inch body lift. Looks great otherwise!

 

[Spook50]

Looks very nice. They fill the wheel wells pretty well too. Time for SOA!

 

[alkaline747trio]

Up your body lift to 75mm and run the rear spacer and you should be as well off as you're gonna get SUA.

 

[pvidrummer]

I would remove the body lift and go SOA!!

 

[pvidrummer]

ohh and get man a fre extended shackles with greasable pins

 

[GulfShoresFJ60]

From what I understand in certain parts of Australia it is very hard to get a SOA cruiser approved by something like the DMV or DOT. Something like a 2 in body lift and like a 2-3 in suspension lift is the max you can go without all of the approval of "the man".

Basically it is alot easier ad less headaches to have this combination than with all of the headaches with the SOA. Maybe someone can actually clarify this - like someone who actually knows and understands this.

 

[cody c]

sweet as! so many people continuously asking "how big of tire can i fit?" , as if its easier to type the question than get under their rig with a tape measure. it's nice to see you just go and stuff bigger rubber under it. in new zealand you have to get a W.O.F. (warrent of fitness) every 6 months in compliance with the lawman so its harder than in the U.S. or canada to get away with modified suspensions.

Is your front bumper aluminium or steel?

You might be better to get longer shackles in the rear for a little clearance and lower bumpstops to reduce rub.

 

[Mongrel]

I asked the questions at my last warrant of fitness. Certs cost money.

In NZ a cert is required for lots of things but basically if you alter the geometry, brakes, tyres more than 5% of OME dia, roll cage etc you need a cert. Tecnically I need one for my 33" Kumhos (road) and body lift as I have lengthened the distance between the steering wheel and the steering. SUA is easier for me as I don't have access to all the aftermarket goodies you guys do and we don't crawl over rocks. What we need is traction and hill climbing ability. our conservation department has limited tyre size to 35" for their areas so that is why I have gone wide.... and it looks better .

I am lucky that I have a leniant mate who does my warrants....

In the future i will certify the truck with rear disks, 35" tyres, upgraded front disks, bodylift and maybe a chop.

For now, happy as is

 

[pvidrummer]

I prefer the soa because it is a more solid deal than the "combo."
The soa will lift a cruiser about 6in(correct me if i am wrong).
If I get 2 1/2" springs with 3 1/2" body lift, I would get the same in cabin ride height but the bumper to body alignment would not be the same, the ride quality woud be different, and articulation would not be the same.

 

[Mongrel]

sweet as! so many people continuously asking "how big of tire can i fit?" , as if its easier to type the question than get under their rig with a tape measure. it's nice to see you just go and stuff bigger rubber under it. in new zealand you have to get a W.O.F. (warrent of fitness) every 6 months in compliance with the lawman so its harder than in the U.S. or canada to get away with modified suspensions.

Is your front bumper aluminium or steel?

You might be better to get longer shackles in the rear for a little clearance and lower bumpstops to reduce rub.

Bumper made from 6mm 5083 alloy. Its what I had at the time.

Full stuff 20mm clear under the rear bumpstops, and besides I'm stinkbug enough!

 

[agent orange]

A slightly longer shackle would give you a little more room up front, and wouldnt affect castor enough that it would be difficult for you to get the truck recertified.

Good looking truck though man! How much body lift is 50mm in inches?

-Matt

 

[cody c]

25.4 mm's= 1inch. so 2 inches. you were serious right.

 

[agent orange]

Ya, thanks, i didnt feel like converting.

 

[Sixty's Guy]

Hey Kiwi. Judging by your front shackle angle, you might be able to get a bit more lift in there. Are your springs sagged?

 

[FJ60_cruiser]

keep it like that (SUA) I'm in the same situation as you , and like I said in another thread I'll go SOA y my wheeling justify SOA. If the terrains you run often doesn't justify SOA don't do it It's just no necesary. I guess here in Venezuela and there in new zeland we do the same type of wheeling you guys and we don't see to much rocks or trails like the forum guy's run like hardcore rocky trails.

So stay like that and add some inches for those 35's I'm going 35's to and I'll keep my cruiser SUA with a big lift, something like 5 inches.

 

[Mongrel]

Springs are a year old (were new). I got a real good deal on them but I think the springs were for a non winch 60. When funds allow I will prob fit 2 of those OME Dakar spings. I want to rebuild the front first so the PTO will prob get the arse and I may go to a toyota Highmount 24V winch....still thinking about this.

I don't want to go to long shackles and wedges if I can help it.

But before all that I want to get some barwork done.

 

[Tapage]

The soa will lift a cruiser about 6in(correct me if i am wrong).

you are right .. but more than SO as only lift .. I love it with flat springs, you get a lot's of room for your 35", plenty of flexin hability and soft ride on road.

 

[cody c]

im in christchurch nz right now. from what ive seen the 4x4's (mostly cruisers) get modded in the following sequence: snorkel, bumpers,minor lift, mud tires (35's seem to be the max) and locker. back home it was big lift, then big tires. the trails in nz seem to be windier, and on hill slopes more than back home, and less rock trails than youd find in the states. in western canada it was easy to lift your truck about as high as you wanted without trouble from the cops and the trails were more in flat woodland with deep mud, or mountain trails. (yeah i know theres more too it than that.) some of the highways (west coast)here are so windy i think youd have to do a 5 point turn with a crew cab long box ford just to get around some of the corners.