Pictures of lifts and tires?

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I will be going in one of two directions with springs and tires for my 77'. However, many of the photo I have been looking at are not specific on what size lift and tire package they have. Can anyone help me out here. Here are the two directions I am trying to decide to go in.

1) 33x10.5x15 BFG A/T
2-2.5" OME lift

2) Stock size springs(I think mine are sagging and worn)
31x10.5x15 BFG A/T

I am guessing that if I replace the springs with stock height that I would get 2" alone in just that. Am I correct in thinking this? Where can I get springs like that?
Right now I am running OLD Toyos.


 
I went with an upgrade of sorts- fj75 springs from Cruiser Outfitters. Totally stoked! They ride well and can accomodate lots of weight. Got 2.5inches of lift, 2inch schackle, on 33x10.5x15 BFG A/T. I have some pics on 'rear body mounts'.
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Pig springs are not available. any lift packages you'll see are either discontinued, or custom. A custom set of springs is going to run about 1200 bucks, then shocks and bushings etc, etc. One thing to consider is how much you want to spend on tires. If you need alot of lift to keep the undercarrige from rocks, then you should try for some lift and larger tires. If you are confident in your wheeling, and don't need alot of clearance, then I suggest a stock height, or slightly lifted rig with the 31" tires. The 75 series spring swap takes some welding and cutting, but gives a decent product. the Alcan custom springs are about as pricey but don't require cutting and welding. Bigger tires eat more gas...
 
if you'd have said rivited, I'd buy it, but....I'd want to have a couple inch long tacks at least on each hanger for my liking...bolts are meant more for tensile than sheer...at least, that's the school I went to...YMMV...
 
33x10.5 BFGs on SOR lift. The ad when I purchased it said 4" but it can't be more than 3"...
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The shear strength of bolts is approximately 60% of the tensile strength, a 3/8-16 grade 9 bolt has a tensile strength of 180,000 PSI and a tensile stress area of .0775 so it would have 13950 lbs ultimate tensile strength or 8370 lbs of shear strength. I know I hate metric and I should have used 10mm bolts but it is what it is.

Bolting the rear hangers will work fine as only two of the six bolts would be in any type of shear as it applies to load with the design of the rear hangers and the actual shear they would see is minimal.

With that said I also tacked mine with one inch welds as cheap insurance.
 
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I guess I'm just lazy...drilling the frame under the body is a pain...
 
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