SoobieDoo Posted February 16, 2009 Author Share Posted February 16, 2009 Oh, I learned the hard way that you really want to take the sway bar completely off otherwise it will dangle and get in the way of your steering stuff, and still hinder your flex a bit. I got lazy though and just cut the ends off right by the mounts with a 6" cutoff wheel on a grinder -Bill Thanks for that, Bill. I have no choice but to drive to work tomorrow, so I'll take er easy...for now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoobieDoo Posted February 19, 2009 Author Share Posted February 19, 2009 I got lazy too... zzz Better than taking off the skid plate and both pipes for something I'll never want back on. New lawn ornament: I'm also now thinking of going with 15's all around. That way I'll have more choices in tires if this ever become a serious wheeler. I just want under 27"s, so how 'bout a 205/70 or 75? Still looks like plenty o' meat for the light wheelin' I'll be doing. And I know they're not SSR's, but these look pretty decent: http://www.coopertire.com/html/products/tires_suv.aspx?page=discoverer_atr Old studded 205/75R15 from out back. Can you tell I park there often!?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott in Bellingham Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 Eric I would go with 215/75-15 M/T Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Scooby Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 thats what i have, 215/75/15, 28's basically and i rub a little. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoobieDoo Posted February 20, 2009 Author Share Posted February 20, 2009 Eric I would go with 215/75-15 M/T I'd love MT's, but that is almost 28". Right now I can cruise on the freeway at 75 with pedal to spare, and I don't mind driving slower. Know of any good MT's in that size? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bratman18 Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 I have 26" tires. They are 14" but just to give you an idea. They are Wintermark Radial HT's pretty cheap tire, but they have held up very good so far, I have had them for 3 years now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoobieDoo Posted February 20, 2009 Author Share Posted February 20, 2009 I have 26" tires. They are 14" but just to give you an idea. They are Wintermark Radial HT's pretty cheap tire, but they have held up very good so far, I have had them for 3 years now. You drive the freeway with those? The Scooby: What's your lift and don't you have an EJ in there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bratman18 Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 Yeah, keep in mind I have an EA81. But yeah I can cruise along at 65-70 ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Scooby Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 You drive the freeway with those? The Scooby: What's your lift and don't you have an EJ in there? ya i do drive freeway, but i have yet to drive my car since i started the EJ swap a few weeks back. even on 3 cylinders it would hold 65mph. i have the 2inch SJR lift, later this week i hope to add some 1.5inch spacers on the front sub-frame to help with my CV's rubbing on the front. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoobieDoo Posted February 20, 2009 Author Share Posted February 20, 2009 Eric I would go with 215/75-15 M/T I could get Hankook MT's in that size! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
one eye Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 Eric just dont go with the 235's or it will rub a bit just like mine:grin: Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Beast I Drive Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 You should be fine with the tires you are lookin for, or even some 28"s. just a thought, I cruised through most of Oregon at about 80mph in my 6" lifted wagon running with 31" tires and a worn out EA81 doin the work -Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott in Bellingham Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 I could get Hankook MT's in that size! you will be happy with those, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoobieDoo Posted February 21, 2009 Author Share Posted February 21, 2009 Eric just dont go with the 235's or it will rub a bit just like mine:grin: Jeff Where exactly are you rubbing at, Jeff? I'm surprised, even with 235's, with the wheel offset you got on there. I'm concerned now with those mazda wheels. I think they come in 15's too, but with these taller tires, I don't wanna hit the spring. Maybe a tad more offset would be good? Scott, didn't I read that you ordered those hankooks some time ago? Who'd you go through? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cameron 1 Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 what kind of power are you geting with that weber in that 1.8 is it more than the spfi :banana: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
one eye Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 Where exactly are you rubbing at, Jeff? I'm surprised, even with 235's, with the wheel offset you got on there. I'm concerned now with those mazda wheels. I think they come in 15's too, but with these taller tires, I don't wanna hit the spring. Maybe a tad more offset would be good? Scott, didn't I read that you ordered those hankooks some time ago? Who'd you go through? No I think you'll be fine, mine rub right at the back of the fire wall area. I think with what you are planning on running you be fine. Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoobieDoo Posted February 21, 2009 Author Share Posted February 21, 2009 what kind of power are you geting with that weber in that 1.8 is it more than the spfi :banana: Never had spfi, just a feedback craptachi. Definite power improvement there, though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott in Bellingham Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 Where exactly are you rubbing at, Jeff? I'm surprised, even with 235's, with the wheel offset you got on there. I'm concerned now with those mazda wheels. I think they come in 15's too, but with these taller tires, I don't wanna hit the spring. Maybe a tad more offset would be good? Scott, didn't I read that you ordered those hankooks some time ago? Who'd you go through? these guys looks like 235/75-15 is the smallest in that pattern I have http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/4-LT-235-75-R-15-6-PLY-HANKOOK-DYNAPRO-RT03-MUD-TIRE_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trkparmsZ72Q3a1205Q7c66Q3a2Q7c65Q3a12Q7c39Q3a1Q7c240Q3a1318Q7c301Q3a1Q7c293Q3a1Q7c294Q3a50QQ_trksidZp3286Q2ec0Q2em14QQhashZitem270346124209QQitemZ270346124209QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoobieDoo Posted February 21, 2009 Author Share Posted February 21, 2009 these guys looks like 235/75-15 is the smallest in that pattern I have http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/4-LT-235-75-R-15-6-PLY-HANKOOK-DYNAPRO-RT03-MUD-TIRE_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trkparmsZ72Q3a1205Q7c66Q3a2Q7c65Q3a12Q7c39Q3a1Q7c240Q3a1318Q7c301Q3a1Q7c293Q3a1Q7c294Q3a50QQ_trksidZp3286Q2ec0Q2em14QQhashZitem270346124209QQitemZ270346124209QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories The hankook site does show 215's available in that tire, so I'll just try a few tire shops and see if it can be ordered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoobieDoo Posted March 3, 2009 Author Share Posted March 3, 2009 Here's some minor stuff to check off the list: My custom 1/2 rack. Yeah, I know it won't hold much weight, but good for shovel, axe, high-lift, etc. The cool thing is that the other half of the rack is still good for hauling lumber and stuff. What do y'all think, cheesy?...I don't care! This was obviously a display rack and I can't think of any use for these brackets. Cut 'em or leave as is? This is about to go on, just getting the short pipe that bolts on nearby welded up. I've test fitted and the fit is absolutely perf! More ground clearance. Lift and wheels soon...I promise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bratman18 Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 Cool, pretty small but it'll work for a couple things. I am thinking about doing a rack on my sedan, I have a set of racks that I think I will play around with Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pooparu Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 ch ch ch ch cherry bomb! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoobieDoo Posted March 4, 2009 Author Share Posted March 4, 2009 ch ch ch ch cherry bomb! Yeah, yah...at least it's not the glasspacks. Gotta say though, after driving around for a week with NO muffler, they would'nt be that bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
86HatchShelby Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 Yeah, yah...at least it's not the glasspacks. Gotta say though, after driving around for a week with NO muffler, they would'nt be that bad. I love my cherry bomb glass pack had to put it on because I got pulled over for having no muffler... $54 ticket -Jaren Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoobieDoo Posted March 7, 2009 Author Share Posted March 7, 2009 Got wheels! The price was just too good to pass up. Set of 5, 14" steel pugs for $37 INCL. TAX!!! They are not all the same, but I'll just put like wheels on the same axle. Does anyone know if different width wheels will change the tire's diameter? I don't think it'll be a prob, but better than replacing trannys all the time. I'm thinking the wider 6's on the back. Hammerite silver is next! Sorry 'bout the sideways pic...I don't have a clue? Soooooooo stoked!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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