Sorry mate don't have to many pics, that's conveyor belt mounted on the 35mm steel lip
Fitting 35's on a BJ74
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Sorry mate don't have to many pics, that's conveyor belt mounted on the 35mm steel lip
I bought some 50mm extended anti-inversion lift shackles (+ new u-bolts and flip kit) from Superior Engineering for my '93 HZJ75 Troop Carrier. My intention is to keep my stock leafs and use these shackles to gain 1" of lift in order to fit 35 x 11.5 tires. I will also relocate the front axle 1" forward for proper fire wall clearance.
So, I ordered a set of 3* caster shims (castor for all you non-Americans) for the front axle, thinking that was about the right amount of added caster for 1" of lift and 35s, but before I go to all the trouble of installing everything, I wanted to verify that is correct thinking. Rule of thumb is 1* of increased caster for every 1" of lift BUT since I will be obtaining the lift via shackles, that means only the front eyelets of the front leaf springs will actually raise 2", while the fixed perches at the rear of the springs will stay at the stock height. From a geometry perspective, it seems to me that I would need more more like 2* of caster in order to achieve 1* actual net change. Am I explaining this clearly? Anyone have thoughts on this?
So, I ordered a set of 3* caster shims (castor for all you non-Americans) for the front axle, thinking that was about the right amount of added caster for 1" of lift and 35s, but before I go to all the trouble of installing everything, I wanted to verify that is correct thinking. Rule of thumb is 1* of increased caster for every 1" of lift BUT since I will be obtaining the lift via shackles, that means only the front eyelets of the front leaf springs will actually raise 2", while the fixed perches at the rear of the springs will stay at the stock height. From a geometry perspective, it seems to me that I would need more more like 2* of caster in order to achieve 1* actual net change. Am I explaining this clearly? Anyone have thoughts on this?
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Nope. Stock springs.
That’s what I did. And added 2” spacers so I could run the 80 rims. Will remove if I switch back to stock rims.
Helpful to know. I’ve got a line on Dobinsons 2” springs for a good price. Maybe I’ll bite.
Did you run caster wedges and if so how many degrees? And did you install extended bump stops and or brake lines?
No extension on bumps yet but have not done any serious off-road in it as that’s what my 60 series is for. No caster shims as moving the axle forward seemed to do that already. Drives really well currently. Tracks straight and does not wander more than it should . 2” springs and greasable shackles would be nice I think.
I’ve got spacers already. Good to hear your 6° wedges are working well, I wasn’t sure what amount of degree would be best but maybe I’ll get some 6° just to be safe. Which ones do you have? Can I order some stateside?
Talked to my pal @orangefj45 and came up with a plan. 6° front and 4° rear. Georg has shims and pins in stock, I’ll get them from him. Should be good to go!
