Advice on gear, part upgrades after lift/tires
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Check out Randy's Ring and Pinion for all kinds of information on gears. I like Yukon myself.
If you've never done gears, you're better off paying a shop to do it. It take some special tools and experience. Plan for about $500-$800 per axle with parts and labor.
If you've never done gears, you're better off paying a shop to do it. It take some special tools and experience. Plan for about $500-$800 per axle with parts and labor.
yea i know what i can and cant do lol. Thats over my head thinks for the info. I just need the ring and pinion? and what about replaceing the locker while i'm back there?
Last edited by dodge15004x45.9; Feb 12, 2009 at 11:28 AM.
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That there part that is connecting the axle to the frame IS the control arm. And yes, you could lift the truck several more feet and it would still rub on the control arm. You either need wheels with less backspacing or smaller tires to stop the rubbing (or, like helms said, find some different style control arms with some type of bend... but I haven't seen any before).
Yeah, so on aftermarket rims, what kind of specifications on size/backspacing should i look for if i get another 16inch wheel. For 35x12.5x16 mud terrains?
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I would suggest getting an 8" or 10" wide wheel with 4.5" or so of backspacing. Your best bet would be to choose a wheel style you like, pic the width, and then see what the backspacing is on them. The 16 inchers are usually made with decent amount of backspacing. The less the backspacing, the more the tire will stick out.
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I would suggest getting an 8" or 10" wide wheel with 4.5" or so of backspacing. Your best bet would be to choose a wheel style you like, pic the width, and then see what the backspacing is on them. The 16 inchers are usually made with decent amount of backspacing. The less the backspacing, the more the tire will stick out.
Also, is there any other way to space out my current rims just a little so they don't rub... They really only need like I'd say 1/2 inch... Lemme know
Thanks