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Tyke:
Right guys, was thinking about what would be needed to put a 3" lift on the motor so I can get the 12.5/35" tyres in.

I know a few on here have done it so was wondering if there's anything not so obvious that also needs doing.

Aware of the issues with the t/box gearing, got 32's on at the mo, was wondering about correction arms, and props but anything else that would neeed to be looked at?

not a lot of time online at mo so please be patient, I will get back and reply.

Cheers guys.

barmiebrumie:
Just fitted 33' on mine, did try 35's but would have had to cut even more & have arches fitted, have a look at one with then on they are HUGH,



John,

Tyke:
Cutting arches would be a problem . . . have the 5-door, heard it's a pain to get it right.

Seen a few with 35's on though and yes they are huge  :twisted:

Jim-Willy:
PM Bulli his truck is truly huge 8)

Budgie:
With out cutting the arches then you'll struggle to get 35" tyres under the arches without a body lift as well as the 3" suspension lift, even then you'll still need to trim the arches.

Here's mine with 33" tyres and +3" lift:


Having 12.5" wide tyres will effect the turning circle unless you use wheel spacers (like I have) or extra offset wheels. Either way you'll need to cover the tyres with something cos' they will stick out beyond the line of the body.
This photo shows how far the tyres stick out using the spacers to keep the standard turning circle:


You will need caster correction radius arms as it'll handle like a pig on the road otherwise. This will mean that the front propshaft needs changing for the double cardon type otherwise you'll get vibration from the transfer box end U/J and it won't last too long.

Finally, here's a side view of mine with the 33" tyres & +3" lift and cut arches and the second one shows how much was cut out of the rear arch for the flares!!  :wink:





Hope that helps.  :D

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