By Ed H on Tuesday, October 23, 2001 - 08:12 pm: Edit

Hi,

I have a 96 with OME heavy front and mid in the rear. I have about 1.5 inch lift up front due to the ARB and winch. I have 2 inch lift in the back. I want to install the BFG 285/75-16 tires. Do I need to do much trimming? And if I do, what areas? Thanks much.

By Ho Chung (Ho) on Tuesday, October 23, 2001 - 08:15 pm: Edit

rear panel, rear doors, front fender, front portion of sliders, if you hvae any. thats' abotu it.

By Ed H on Tuesday, October 23, 2001 - 08:35 pm: Edit

. Sounded like you have already started with that Mau Tai. Thanks Ho. That is what I thought.

By Ho Chung (Ho) on Wednesday, October 24, 2001 - 12:27 pm: Edit

oh no, the mau tai is being saved for the next trip. thanks.

By Jarrod L on Wednesday, October 24, 2001 - 12:35 pm: Edit

I am not trying to be rude, but you do know how big those tires are right? You will do some major carving to try to fit those!

By MA on Wednesday, October 24, 2001 - 12:38 pm: Edit

You would also have to spend about $1800 on drivetrain modifications.

By Neil Flanagan (Electriceel) on Wednesday, October 24, 2001 - 12:42 pm: Edit

No trimming necessary. Just remove front and rear quarter panels and rear doors and everything should be fine...

By Ho Chung (Ho) on Wednesday, October 24, 2001 - 12:44 pm: Edit

major carving. oh yes.
but then again, it's just sheetmetal... and if nicely done, i dont' see a problem there.

drivetrain... hehehehe, eventually they fail, and will be upgraded, like it or not.

JUST DO IT!!!!

By Rob Davison (Pokerob) on Wednesday, October 24, 2001 - 01:16 pm: Edit

Ho... you're such the bad influence lately

heheehe

i like it..

rd

By Ho Chung (Ho) on Wednesday, October 24, 2001 - 03:17 pm: Edit

bad influence? like ?

i've tried to be a good influence, but not very effective, so now all i say is

JUST DO IT!!! BUY IT!!!

By Danno on Wednesday, October 24, 2001 - 03:22 pm: Edit

when you do it, don't forget to take pictures.

to clear the rear door, use the spacer for the a-frame. RoverTym makes them...

it can be done. 35's could fit if you have the time and $ to do it.

By John on Wednesday, October 24, 2001 - 03:34 pm: Edit

33's with an OME 1 1/2" to 2" lift is not a wise move unless like Danno says you have time and money. A 4" lift(spring or spring/body lift) is minimum for that size tire for minor sheet metal trimming. Its not only sheet metal but there is inner wheel well clearance to consider. Definately not for the average weekend offroader IMO.

By Ho Chung (Ho) on Wednesday, October 24, 2001 - 03:37 pm: Edit

john, i know you have a well trained cutting tool there somewhere.. perhaps people can borrow?

LOL

By John on Wednesday, October 24, 2001 - 03:55 pm: Edit

Lol, very well used and trained...rental fees are availiable for cutting tool with experienced operater.

By Moe on Wednesday, October 24, 2001 - 05:11 pm: Edit

And I hear that comes with a '100% satisfaction guaranteed'

By John on Wednesday, October 24, 2001 - 05:25 pm: Edit

Lol,Just close your eyes and plug it in...

By Xiao Bu on Wednesday, October 24, 2001 - 06:58 pm: Edit

Wo ye hen xihuan he Mau Tai!

By Ed H on Wednesday, October 24, 2001 - 07:33 pm: Edit

Xiao Bu,

That's pretty good.

By Ho Chung (Ho) on Wednesday, October 24, 2001 - 07:37 pm: Edit

yeah, tu madre.
LOL