Tire Size

[baxter76]

I need some advice on tire size. I'm not very familiar with suspension lifts so forgive me if my description is a little off. (76 fj40) I believe it has stock springs. Someone has lifted the body by adding 3.5" blocks and longer shackles on each leaf. I thought about getting a lift kit and changing this set-up out but it rides just fine and I would think this set-up would still be giving me 3.5" of lift.(?) My question is - With this set up how tall of a tire could I comfortably fit under it? Hunting/Play 70% road 30% (not any real tough off-roading) There's a couple of off-road shops where I live and they sure have different answers.

Thanks for any advice,

Tony

 

[jesterb]

Thats a dangerous redneck setup youve got there. I would get rid of the blocks and shackles then do a search on 40 suspension systems. OME, TPI, Hell For Stout, Skyjacker, just to name a few. Blocks are a REALLY bad idea on the front.

 

[jesterb]

Your right I thought he had blocks under the springs . But a 3.5" body lift belongs on a Heep. A good suspension system and 0 to 1"s of body lift is a much better option.

A body lift with blocks combined with extended shackles isn't the best setup, but not so bad as putting blocks under the springs as jesterb thinks you have. From what I've read, you can comfortably fit 33" tires with such a setup.

 

[ken_79-fj40]

Unless it's quite a redneck spring over , blocks would actually lower a cruiser. And a body lifted truck would have to have saginaw steering. But a decent 3.5 inch lift fits 33's quite nicely. Thats how mine's set up. 2.5 inch skyjacker and extended specter shackles.

 

[Tooth Fairy]

You should be fine with the 33" tire. Is your tub cut or are the fenders stock? If it's not cut out for flares then you may have some rubbing issues. Maybe one of those 4x4 shops can throw a 33 on there for you to see. A good tire shop would do that for you too.