Hey, first post here. Just picked up an 1985 BJ70 (270,000 km's on it), and I am looking to do a few mods to it. I tried the FAQ and search function, just so you know. The truck has the stock rims (15") with 235's on it right now, I would like to do some bigger tires, and different rims. I would love to do a set of the American Racing 767 rockcrawlers or maybe the AR Mojave Teflon rims, but a guy at Volco told me that neither set would work on the truck, due to some hub bore (?) issues. Anyone have any input on this, and does anyone know what the max size of tire I could fit on this with the stock suspension might be? Many thanks, in advance.
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Hey, Nice whip. I'm sure Ive seen pics of a 60 series with Mojaves on it, and remember a pair at cruiser days a few years back with some on them. I don't think the hub opening dia. will be an issue, but you might need wheel spacers as the Mojaves look like they have a positive offset.
You should be able to fit 33 x 9.5 tires on the truck with stock wheels and suspension (yours looks to be in good shape) with maybe a bit of rubbing when it's flexed out. I didn't try this size with my stock uspension but I have seen it done on a 40 series. Wider tires and differnet wheel backspacing and you'll probably have more rubbing.
You should be able to fit 33 x 9.5 tires on the truck with stock wheels and suspension (yours looks to be in good shape) with maybe a bit of rubbing when it's flexed out. I didn't try this size with my stock uspension but I have seen it done on a 40 series. Wider tires and differnet wheel backspacing and you'll probably have more rubbing.
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powder coating old rusty rims isn't worth the time or money
powder coating new rims is fine
call me at the shop we have lots of aftermarket rims that fit
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powder coating new rims is fine
call me at the shop we have lots of aftermarket rims that fit
604-461-3540
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The back end is in need of a couple inches of lift, to sit level with the front end. With the stock spring setup (spring under axle), are lift blocks an option? If not, should I look at add a leaf, or just go with a new lift spring of some kind?
Lift blocks become lowering blocks on a sprung under truck, unless you use them between the body and frame. That won't level your truck though. If your springs are done I'd recomend going with a new set. The money you spend on re-arching or add a leaves can be better spent. If you just want to match the front, you'll have to have them custom made or find a stock set in better shape than yours. From your pics they don't look bad, but I guess I'd have to see it in person to know. If you are thinking of going to larger tires I'd recomend a lift kit. This will help eliminate the tire rub issues I mentioned before. When picking a lift take how much wieght you'll be carting around while wheeling into consideration. My truck rides level with the back empty, but with a full load of gear it sags a bit more than I'd like.
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great advice, thanks. the rears are only down about 1.5" from the fronts, as I measured. I am going from the factory (15x6 ?) rim with a 235/75/15 to a pair of 15x7 or 15x8 rockcrawlers, with 31/10/5/15 muds. Swapped one of my brothers rim onto the front yesterday, the rim rubs on the caliper. Nothing a bit of grinding on the outer body of the caliper won't fix, though. better than using 1/4" spacers, I believe....
I'd go with the spacers if you have to take much off the caliper. You will also have the added benefit of stability from a wider wheel base.
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sounds good, I had heard bad things about the spacers, due to the fact that they reduce how much stud the wheel bolts thread onto. Any thoughts on this?
ive driven a 60 with spacers and was not impressed, unless you put spacers on the back it looks funny, and i found that there were odd vibrations from the spacers, if i was re rimming i would just go with a set of toyota factory 16 " steel wheels like brown bear has, then you can run 285x75r16's ( 33's)
Like everything, there are cheap-o spacers and quality spacers. You get what you pay for.
That said, the correct rim is always the best option. If you don't want to buy new, then check out what EBI or Cruiserland may have on hand that will fit right. Remember, you will need 5 of them (same size spare tire). If you plan on winter tires, nine rims would be better, so you have the same size winter and summer tread.
I run 1/4" spacers on the front of my 40, no issues. They weren't that expensive from a local auto store. But back when I mickey moused stuff even more than I do now, I used washers for spacers......
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Thanks for all of the input, I am going to be picking up an OME Dakar lift kit soon, should allow me to run some 33x10.5 muds hopefully. Good advice from all, thanks, especially the mention of getting a matching spare. Looking at 15x8 rockcrawlers, did a test fit with the same rims off of my brothers 4runner, tiny bit of rubbing on the caliper, should be an easy fix. Now I just need to make the $$$$.......
Good choice with 10.5 width tire if you're going to be doing alot of road travel, I find the 12.5s grab the ruts alot for daily use.