Clearance with 35's and OME Heavies

[brett76]

you got your cruiser up to 105mph?

 

[rover67]

yes i did.

 

[FJ60Cam]

Is that all?!?! I can't believe you stopped at 105 I'll bet you were bouncing off the rev limiter!

 

[paulwolf350]

I guess even if i lift it a bit more i'd still need to do that also to keep it from ever moving up that high.

yup IMHO the only way to stop rubbing with 35s, without going SO, is bumpstops or cutting. if you go more lift you will still have the same problem at full compression

paul

 

[rover67]

it was in 4th. the gearing is kinda jacked since i have the 35's and the stock 3.73's..

good point on it still rubbing at full stuff even with bigger shackles. I am more than likely going to go with slightly bigger shackles, lower the bump stops a bit, and cut the front fenders. will probably also end up reducing the wheel spacers to what is absolutely neccesary.... I need to get it back on the rocks and measure how much clearance i have with the rear tires and the inner fenders...

 

[hoppie]

Marco


The 4+ shackles with your driving is a death trap. I could see you folding the sides of the shackles. If you get them gusset them.

Why would you say the shackles are a death trap? Too long, too much leverage?

What would be the safe cut off for shackle lenghts?