SOA on a FJ60
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i think lowtideride is running with stock gears and 35s. so i say yes
HZJ60 Guy
Tank Buster
Well sure, I suppose you can do anything you want really. 35's dont measure 35 anyway. Most are 33.5 to 34" tall. It depends on how you feel about the power loss and clutch wear you're going to get.
TB
TB
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[quote author=HZJ60_Guy link=board=29;threadid=17644;start=msg170692#msg170692 date=1086631684]
Well sure, I suppose you can do anything you want really. 35's dont measure 35 anyway. Most are 33.5 to 34" tall. It depends on how you feel about the power loss and clutch wear you're going to get.
TB
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How much clutch wear would i be looking at? What about running 33's? Will that do less wear and tear on my clutch?
Well sure, I suppose you can do anything you want really. 35's dont measure 35 anyway. Most are 33.5 to 34" tall. It depends on how you feel about the power loss and clutch wear you're going to get.
TB
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How much clutch wear would i be looking at? What about running 33's? Will that do less wear and tear on my clutch?
HZJ60 Guy
Tank Buster
Anytime that you go beyond factory specs you can expect clutch wear. The larger the tires the worse the wear. It'll take more clutch slippage to get the rig moving. It's always better on the overall drive train to match your ring and pinions to the tire size you select.
Factory gearing was 3.73 as I understand it. I wouldnt go beyond 33's without changing my R&P's. I did that once with a Jeep cherokee, and the thing was barely drivable until I put 4.56 R&P's in it.
I had an auto, but still, that's hard on the torque converter. Heat baby, heat.
TB
Factory gearing was 3.73 as I understand it. I wouldnt go beyond 33's without changing my R&P's. I did that once with a Jeep cherokee, and the thing was barely drivable until I put 4.56 R&P's in it.
I had an auto, but still, that's hard on the torque converter. Heat baby, heat.
TB
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[quote author=HZJ60_Guy link=board=29;threadid=17644;start=msg170702#msg170702 date=1086632865]
Anytime that you go beyond factory specs you can expect clutch wear. The larger the tires the worse the wear. It'll take more clutch slippage to get the rig moving. It's always better on the overall drive train to match your ring and pinions to the tire size you select.
Factory gearing was 3.73 as I understand it. I wouldnt go beyond 33's without changing my R&P's. I did that once with a Jeep cherokee, and the thing was barely drivable until I put 4.56 R&P's in it.
I had an auto, but still, that's hard on the torque converter. Heat baby, heat.
TB
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HHHHMMM...i might stick with the 33's. I am really considering a SOA. My springs are super flat.
Anytime that you go beyond factory specs you can expect clutch wear. The larger the tires the worse the wear. It'll take more clutch slippage to get the rig moving. It's always better on the overall drive train to match your ring and pinions to the tire size you select.
Factory gearing was 3.73 as I understand it. I wouldnt go beyond 33's without changing my R&P's. I did that once with a Jeep cherokee, and the thing was barely drivable until I put 4.56 R&P's in it.
I had an auto, but still, that's hard on the torque converter. Heat baby, heat.
TB
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HHHHMMM...i might stick with the 33's. I am really considering a SOA. My springs are super flat.
HZJ60 Guy
Tank Buster
Spring overs are great. You get 5.5" or so of lift for free! Well, basically free. You'll need pring pads and shock mounts etc etc etc.
I would suggest cutting and turning the knuckles too. Check on other peoples advice on that too. Some may say no if you are only going with 33"s.
I added a traction bar in the rear too. Spring/axle wrap at times you know.
TB
I would suggest cutting and turning the knuckles too. Check on other peoples advice on that too. Some may say no if you are only going with 33"s.
I added a traction bar in the rear too. Spring/axle wrap at times you know.
TB
theferg
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I am SOA on stock springs, running 35s with 4.10s. Here's my thoughts: if you go with 33s, you WILL be pissed--for like 30 or 40 more bucks or so you coulda had a bit more clearance wtih the bigger tires, and you're Cruiser wouldn't look quite as gay. Ya, you might burn a little more clutch, but depending on the type of terrain you drive/wheel, I don't think it would be that bad.
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hey hoss,
yulp i live in florida..no hills..so running stock gearing is fine and dandy plus i can do 70mph at 2600rpms..
ya i have flat stock springs that i put add-a-leafs on for a SOA and 2inch anitinversion shackles and ended up with like a 7 inch lift...so 33s will look super fruity...the way my truck is now 35s look a lil small....i trimmed out the rear of my truck...and wishing i had 37s or 38s, anywho back to gearing and 35s..ive had no prob with it at all and as for hills theres always down shifting...if there is a lot of hills where ya live you could always swap out you 3rd member and but ones in for 62..good luck and spring it over...and when ya do it take pics lots of pics
yulp i live in florida..no hills..so running stock gearing is fine and dandy plus i can do 70mph at 2600rpms..
ya i have flat stock springs that i put add-a-leafs on for a SOA and 2inch anitinversion shackles and ended up with like a 7 inch lift...so 33s will look super fruity...the way my truck is now 35s look a lil small....i trimmed out the rear of my truck...and wishing i had 37s or 38s, anywho back to gearing and 35s..ive had no prob with it at all and as for hills theres always down shifting...if there is a lot of hills where ya live you could always swap out you 3rd member and but ones in for 62..good luck and spring it over...and when ya do it take pics lots of pics
HZJ60 Guy
Tank Buster
Dah, there you have it.
You have to know YOUR circumstances dont you.
TB
You have to know YOUR circumstances dont you.
TB
