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Originally Posted by Tejas@perioimpl My bighorns are 31" x 10.5 x 15 |
Thanks for the update. I too am thinking of 31 x 10.5 15's but am leaning on MAXXIS Trepedors. (dont have the budget for the Bighorns) But still lets see. Quote:
My original alloys were 6.5J with positive offset. I had to change them. I could not find a 10.5J rim so settled for 8.5J negative offset rally rims.
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I'll go for something similar. Quote:
I'm running the stock 4.88 dif. I have not noticed any significant difference / reduction in performance as of now. However, i have done a lot of slush runs and not major climbs, etc to feel the need to change to 5.38. Maybe after monsoons when i shift to dif terrain requiring more torque i may feel a difference.
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Any idea if I can change the MM550 diff ratios to 5.38. I think that the standard in the army is 4.88 and the one on my 3B is 5.38. Also would it be a simple conversion or is complicated?? Quote:
The lift is scary no doubt and you are always scared of tipping over (although the jeep is stable, it's a mental block). I don't corner at fast speeds at all. I'm seriously considering shifting to mm550 axles which are 3" wider than the classic ones. It's help a bit with the stability.
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Exactly my thoughts. As I would be lifting the vehicle by 3" (tyres) & 4" shackles I would have to compensate it with wider axles and wider tyres. So i'll get approx 4.5" from wider tyres and another 3" from the MM550 axles. Even when I put -ve offset alloys that would also increase the track width to some extent. Shouldn't it???
Also shouldn't the shocks also be replaced. Cauz after all this is done, the ride height would have increased by 7". This will drastically reduce the travel of the OEM shocks! I am no expert so am I making sense or have succeeded in making a fool of myself Quote:
The lift and bigger tyres are a boon 100%. The ramp over angle has drastically improved!
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So thats your stamp of approval. Thanks.
I am currently gathering info and would most likely start the modifications once I have my LHD 3B back from the workshop which should be later this year. Will have to wait till then Quote:
Originally Posted by 4x4addict @harjeev: Shackle lift will only increase your body height but the lowest point in your diff and GC will not change. Only larger tires will increase your GC and improve your overhangs/rampover angles. When you put larger tires a shackle lift helps prevent the larger tires fowling with the body. A shackle lift alone is not very useful in my opinion. |
Thanks Tini. I would go for shackle lift only when I change the tyres Quote:
Originally Posted by genesis @Harjeev: Dont forget to budget for the power steering that you will have to put in to steer the bighorns! |
Will definitely do that too? I am either thinking a PS or the normal steering box of a Bolero. I've heard that they work really well too. But drove a PS fitted MM550 the other day and it definitely is a boon!!! Who knows ;-)
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Buddy I read that you also changed the mounting and/or position of the shock absorbers. Any specific reason for that? |