| Author | Message | ||
     Gordon Turner (Gordo) Member Username: Gordo Post Number: 54 Registered: 07-2003 |
Hello all, Well I bought some new BFG MT 255/85/16. I am putting them on a RRC but wondered if anyone could tell me what size bump stops would be best. I am thinking the 4.5 inch ones but thought maybe one of the someone here could advise me. By the way I am running RT springs, no spacers. About 2.5inch lift. I know I have to trim and that is no problem. Just wondering if I will need to replace the bump stops to keep the tires from hitting the top of the wells. Thanks in advance. gordo | ||
| Hendrik Behrmann (Hendrik) New Member Username: Hendrik Post Number: 21 Registered: 09-2003 |
Try this: http://www.rangerovers.net/rrtires.html and scroll down a little Hendrik | ||
| John Cinquegrana (Johnc) Senior Member Username: Johnc Post Number: 575 Registered: 07-2002 |
"Just wondering if I will need to replace the bump stops to keep the tires from hitting the top of the wells. Thanks in advance." Actually no, they won't hit the top of the wheel wells, they will hit the bottom of the rear door first. There is a small lip on the wheel arch that will cut thru the tire if you don't grind it (ask me how I know). I think you should consider slightly longer trailing arms (to move the axle back a bit) along with the bumstop. | ||
| Gordon Turner (Gordo) Member Username: Gordo Post Number: 55 Registered: 07-2003 |
Hey John, thanks, I was considering that but since I already trimmed I dont think it will be necessary. I had to cut off a good bit off the rear door and the front fender (backside) to get them to fit right. It looks like more trimming might be needed on the front as at full lock while articulating it is very close to the fender. Not sure though as i had not trimmed the back when I tried it so it hit the door first. Now that it is trimmed I need to get it articulated again to test it. I do need gearing though!! Gordo | ||
| Jon Santana (Mustache) Member Username: Mustache Post Number: 112 Registered: 09-2002 |
Gordon, check out these pages. it looks like you got it under control, but the more reference, the better. http://www.rockmodified.com/2003/january/35rover/35rover.html http://rangerovers.net/rrupgrades/trimarches/index.html i just started trimming my junk and should have went all the way first time around. John C. aint kidding about that lip on the arch. | ||
| Gordon Turner (Gordo) Member Username: Gordo Post Number: 56 Registered: 07-2003 |
thanks guys for the help. I already learned about the lip on the arch. it sliced up my old 245s the first time I took it out. I really appreciate all the advice. So far so good but I still probably have some fine tuning this coming weekend. thanks Gordo |
