So I've been really pleased with the performance and appearance of my basically stock 79 40, as seen here:
I've relocated to AZ and am getting excited about the next stage of the rig. What I intend it to continue to be is a streetable 40 that doesn't stray too far away from being 'period correct' in appearance and spirit.
That said, I want to be a little more capable than I am with a lunchbox in the rear and my 32" TSL skinnies. I actually love the TSLs, so I have been thinking my next step would be to the 34x9.5 TSL. I originally figured I would either do a low as possible SOA or custom spring pack, but then @White Stripe made me have a potential epiphany with his talking about his 2" body lift.
Historically I've always hated body lifts, but upon his explanation (here: Drivetrain Options) as well as the fact that the rockers hang damn low relative to the frame on a stock 40 and I don't want to cut them make me feel like it might be a good idea.
So I thought that was something worth possibly considering...THEN I realized I could probably have a flat belly if I lifted my drivetrain with it, and it sounds like an awesome idea.
So my thoughts now are for my next step in tire size to just consist of the body/drivetrain lift and minimal bumpstop adjustment/cutting. What are the flaws in this plan?
I am not looking for/expecting to get crazy flex out of my SUA setup as I would prefer to not cut a lot (I feel like the floodgates will open if I allow myself much leeway), I like the tall skinny look so I want to stay damn low, and obviously like the idea of a flat belly. Anyone do anything like this/am I making sense?
I've relocated to AZ and am getting excited about the next stage of the rig. What I intend it to continue to be is a streetable 40 that doesn't stray too far away from being 'period correct' in appearance and spirit.
That said, I want to be a little more capable than I am with a lunchbox in the rear and my 32" TSL skinnies. I actually love the TSLs, so I have been thinking my next step would be to the 34x9.5 TSL. I originally figured I would either do a low as possible SOA or custom spring pack, but then @White Stripe made me have a potential epiphany with his talking about his 2" body lift.
Historically I've always hated body lifts, but upon his explanation (here: Drivetrain Options) as well as the fact that the rockers hang damn low relative to the frame on a stock 40 and I don't want to cut them make me feel like it might be a good idea.
So I thought that was something worth possibly considering...THEN I realized I could probably have a flat belly if I lifted my drivetrain with it, and it sounds like an awesome idea.
So my thoughts now are for my next step in tire size to just consist of the body/drivetrain lift and minimal bumpstop adjustment/cutting. What are the flaws in this plan?
I am not looking for/expecting to get crazy flex out of my SUA setup as I would prefer to not cut a lot (I feel like the floodgates will open if I allow myself much leeway), I like the tall skinny look so I want to stay damn low, and obviously like the idea of a flat belly. Anyone do anything like this/am I making sense?