Official 37" and up picture thread (1 Viewer)

[NateMob]

Could be an old photo though.

Yeah I didnt comment on the photo because i wasn't sure since the coils arent visible. I wouldn't use that photo for any sort of decision making since its far from flat ground. @Nay needs to post up a parking lot shot for you to see how the 4" looks.

 

[Nay]

Is this photo with the new Dobinson's or before? Did you end up getting 3" or 4" Flexi's?

It’s before - I got the 4” Flexi after my accident in Nov because one of the front F.O.R coils was damaged. I picked up an inch of lift.

I’ve been meaning to do a review as I think Dobinsons nailed the rear spring - it’s longer than the front and there are better dynamics without any feel of higher spring rate.

 

[Shoppy]

37x12.5x17
American Racing 17”x9-12mm ATX 70 series bronze wheels
slinky 75mm stage 1 heavys

 

[PanchoLedezma]

Have any of you fixed a problem of shimmy after jumping to 37" ?

 

[ExpoMax]

Have any of you fixed a problem of shimmy after jumping to 37" ?

What do you mean by shimmy? I haven’t noticed any side affects of tires bigger than 35s

 

[PanchoLedezma]

What do you mean by shimmy? I haven’t noticed any side affects of tires bigger than 35s

Sorry, i mean tire wobble at certain speed or when hitting a hole...

to be clear i have that tires and everything fine, then i change to slee off road control arms,

and now i have the wobble

 

[ElCid04]

Sorry, i mean tire wobble at certain speed or when hitting a hole...

to be clear i have that tires and everything fine, then i change to slee off road control arms,

and now i have the wobble

I've noticed this after moving up to 37's. It was very slight, and only happened on potholes or broken stretches of pavement. I ended up dropping my air pressure to about 29 when cold and the problem went away. Seems the bigger tires don't need as much psi to be comfortable and easy driving.

 

[PanchoLedezma]

I've noticed this after moving up to 37's. It was very slight, and only happened on potholes or broken stretches of pavement. I ended up dropping my air pressure to about 29 when cold and the problem went away. Seems the bigger tires don't need as much psi to be comfortable and easy driving.

that is exactly what i'm living through, i got bedlocks so i use the psi very low, i'll be trying to lower the psi i was using 25, i'm going lower to see what happens, and it's only happening like you said, potholes or broken stretches of pavement.

 

[ElCid04]

that is exactly what i'm living through, i got bedlocks so i use the psi very low, i'll be trying to lower the psi i was using 25, i'm going lower to see what happens, and it's only happening like you said, potholes or broken stretches of pavement.

Also double check your tie rod and steering rod ends, and steering stabilizer to make sure they are all good. You could have some loose things going on. Mine are all new, so the tire pressure was the last thing I tried and it ended up working.

 

[Jz97ss]

Im going to 37's and Beadlocks soon as well. I will let you know how mine makes out. Went 6" lift on mine.

 

[LandCruisinMy93]

Have any of you fixed a problem of shimmy after jumping to 37" ?

I've noticed this after moving up to 37's. It was very slight, and only happened on potholes or broken stretches of pavement. I ended up dropping my air pressure to about 29 when cold and the problem went away. Seems the bigger tires don't need as much psi to be comfortable and easy driving.

that is exactly what i'm living through, i got bedlocks so i use the psi very low, i'll be trying to lower the psi i was using 25, i'm going lower to see what happens, and it's only happening like you said, potholes or broken stretches of pavement.

Also double check your tie rod and steering rod ends, and steering stabilizer to make sure they are all good. You could have some loose things going on. Mine are all new, so the tire pressure was the last thing I tried and it ended up working.

CASTER, You all likely need more of it if you're having wobble issues. When running larger tires like the 37"+ you should be running more caster. If you don't have enough you get a shimmy, and your vehicle doesn't track well down the road unless its freshly paved. Then you hit a pothole on the freeway and you're on the shoulder before you realize it, or if you're running Mighty Meats (40" +) and really don't have enough you get death wobble. It feels like taking a ride in the Sherwin Williams Paint shaker when braking or accelerating out of the braking.

 

[ElCid04]

CASTER, You all likely need more of it if you're having wobble issues. When running larger tires like the 37"+ you should be running more caster. If you don't have enough you get a shimmy, and your vehicle doesn't track well down the road unless its freshly paved. Then you hit a pothole on the freeway and you're on the shoulder before you realize it, or if you're running Mighty Meats (40" +) and really don't have enough you get death wobble. It feels like taking a ride in the Sherwin Williams Paint shaker when braking or accelerating out of the braking.

Mine feels fine with the cc plates at 4.25" lift, but I've yet to get an actual alignment and measurement done to confirm. I do still get the tracking issues, but have never had death wobble in the TLC. Had it on my old JK so I know how terrifying it is.

Got an appt with my bro in law (master Toyota tech) for a full on alignment. Adjustable rear uppers, panhards, etc. I've put a butt load of money in to OEM bushings, suspension parts etc. This damn alignment better pay off with a caddy ride...

 

[PanchoLedezma]

CASTER, You all likely need more of it if you're having wobble issues. When running larger tires like the 37"+ you should be running more caster. If you don't have enough you get a shimmy, and your vehicle doesn't track well down the road unless its freshly paved. Then you hit a pothole on the freeway and you're on the shoulder before you realize it, or if you're running Mighty Meats (40" +) and really don't have enough you get death wobble. It feels like taking a ride in the Sherwin Williams Paint shaker when braking or accelerating out of the braking.

Thanks for advising that, i just found a shock absorber was totally loose, i will get the car up and inspect everything,

I think i would have to analyze my geometry, i will measure my lift, tires, control arms and arms brackets. maybe i will find something out of place... in theory i have a 8" lift plus 38.1 Tires

The arms are designed to yield correct caster for a 6" lift on a 1991-97 Land Cruiser / LX450. and 2" drop brackets... i will measure everything again to be sure, and see what i got because i don't know why but i feel my geometry is not adequate.

 

[LandCruisinMy93]

Thanks for advising that, i just found a shock absorber was totally loose, i will get the car up and inspect everything,

I think i would have to analyze my geometry, i will measure my lift, tires, control arms and arms brackets. maybe i will find something out of place... in theory i have a 8" lift plus 38.1 Tires

The arms are designed to yield correct caster for a 6" lift on a 1991-97 Land Cruiser / LX450. and 2" drop brackets... i will measure everything again to be sure, and see what i got because i don't know why but i feel my geometry is not adequate.

if you have all the caster correcting parts out there you may still not have enough caster. I run between 5-7 degrees positive. Cruisers are set up from somewhere between 0.5+ and 2+ from factory which is part of the reason some drive better than others and some need a DC driveshaft at less than 4" lift while others dont. In order to get to where the vehicle needs to be you have to do a cut and turn of the axle. Especially with 8" lift. The cut and turn will help put your diff flange at a better angle for the driveline and will give you the necessary caster for running large tires. Even most stock land cruisers could benefit from a degree or two more camber. Just my $.02

 

[PanchoLedezma]

if you have all the caster correcting parts out there you may still not have enough caster. I run between 5-7 degrees positive. Cruisers are set up from somewhere between 0.5+ and 2+ from factory which is part of the reason some drive better than others and some need a DC driveshaft at less than 4" lift while others dont. In order to get to where the vehicle needs to be you have to do a cut and turn of the axle. Especially with 8" lift. The cut and turn will help put your diff flange at a better angle for the driveline and will give you the necessary caster for running large tires. Even most stock land cruisers could benefit from a degree or two more camber. Just my $.02

Thank you i really appreciated, i'm doing the calculations, but i have trouble measuring this (photos) i order a 2" drop brackets but measuring it i think is 4", how do you measure, here are the pictures...

 

[PanchoLedezma]

 

[NV1971FJ40]

37s fit good at full stuff!

 

[PanchoLedezma]

37s fit good at full stuff!

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Wow!, in love! what kind of control arms do you use?

 

[Jgunner]

37s fit good at full stuff!

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Oh my!!! I just messed my pants!!!!

 

[BlueCruiser84]

Wow!, in love! what kind of control arms do you use?

I’m guessing 3 control arms with joints on each end.