First the Knuckle job or OME lift?

[erics_bruisers]

So, Dan, you can do 305/70/16s with a stock suspension?

Also, for mostly-road use, would you suggest ATSs over the MTRs??

thanks!
eric

 

[cruiserdan]

Eric,

The more agressive a tire is, the more voids in the tread and the faster (in theory) it will wear out. If the majority of your operation is on the hiway and you do not want to have 2 sets of tires, an A/T tire is likely a good compromise for you.
Goodyear has a Wrangler (ATS?) in 305/70/16. I have no experience with that particular tire but have been happy with other GY tires in the past and currently run MILSPEC MT's.
The main downside to GY's is the extra cash you spend to buy the name. However, it seems now that you pay MORE to buy the BFG name than GY.

Dan.

 

[merbesfield]

knuckles

anyone know where to get directions for a knuckle redo? how hard is it? i am not a mechanic, but i can do the stuff, just much slower. my local wants 850.00 for the job. what is a good price if i pay to have it done?

 

[cruiserdan]

My, my, my,


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Oh, welcome to the board.......

 

[IdahoDoug]

And (no affiliation), if you want a smooth project vs finding out halfway through you're missing a seal here or a bolt there on a Sunday, get your parts through Cdan. You'll also save a bit.

DougM

 

[elmariachi]

Do them both yourself. Of all the things a Cruiser owner should do for himself at least once, installing a lift kit and rebuilding the axles are the top two IMO. The lift kit is really a snap and when you are done, you'll be glad you didn't pay someone. The knuckle rebuild might scare the s*** out of you the first time on the first side, especially after you've been sitting on your ass for 4 hours on the cold garage floor going "WTF????" But its worth it just to see for yourself what these projects are all about.

 

[wb1948]

Oh and my 10 cents, when doing those front shocks, just split that damn top bolt and get on with it, especially if your doing the work solo.
Jeff

2x God I wasted so much time trying to get those bolts off, I finally just bought a nut splitter and split them. Cost me about 3 hours probably