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Old 07-14-2006, 09:27 AM
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I'm putting these on but want the tires tucked in as far as they'll go with a small diameter spring, offset LCAs, and minitubs. I'll be running a 29.5x10.5x15 non-w tire

How much should I narrow 3.5"/side?

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Originally Posted by Fireball
I'm putting these on but want the tires tucked in as far as they'll go with a small diameter spring, offset LCAs, and minitubs. I'll be running a 29.5x10.5x15 non-w tire

How much should I narrow 3.5"/side?

3.5 per side would be perfect!!https://ls1tech.com/forums/showthrea...2&page=2&pp=20
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how close to the is the wheel/tire from the suspension? Max moser will narrow is 3 3/4 per side.
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Mine is narrowed 3.25" per side. Any more and I would need mini tubs. I would go for the 3.5" or more (can't remember if you have minitubs or not).
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Originally Posted by LOnSLO
Mine is narrowed 3.25" per side. Any more and I would need mini tubs. I would go for the 3.5" or more (can't remember if you have minitubs or not).
will be minitubbing. But want to make sure the LCAs can stay in the stock brackets (offset of course)

Question will be will 3.75" be too much?
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Total length of rear should be 61 inches. from axle end to axle end.
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3" is as far as I would go, anymore than that and you will need mini tubs.
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3" is as far as I would go, anymore than that and you will need mini tubs.
For those who can't read...

I WILL HAVE MINITUBS
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PM Tom the Roofer.... He has minitubs and can give you the right answer.
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So are you minitubbing, otherwise I wouldnt go over 2.75"
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Originally Posted by kp
So are you minitubbing, otherwise I wouldnt go over 2.75"
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3" per side here. 5.125" BS. You will need to mini tub to do this. Are you going to mini tub?
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Originally Posted by Tom the roofer
3" per side here. 5.125" BS. You will need to mini tub to do this. Are you going to mini tub?
How close are you to your suspension components...could you have tucked them in any further?
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I have my LCAs located all the way in, but within the stock mounts. I have about 1/2" clearance, but no minitub. Spent many many hours with an air hammer though.
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The only area I had to address was my lower relocation brakets. I am running a custom 8.8 and to run a 5 1/2" backspace with setup, I have to cut the bottom hole off of the lower relocation bracket. This is with 3" per side of back spacing. That is why I recommended 3 1/2". I am also minitubbed
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I did 3 inches per side and a 5 inch backspaced wheel.







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I DID 3.5" PER SIDE and a 5" back space wheel...no issues, but I can't go any wider without doing some pretty creative relocations. This is min-tubbed and offset arms and small springs
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Originally Posted by jshiver
I DID 3.5" PER SIDE and a 5" back space wheel...no issues, but I can't go any wider without doing some pretty creative relocations. This is min-tubbed and offset arms and small springs
sweet. thanks
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Originally Posted by Fireball
How close are you to your suspension components...could you have tucked them in any further?
I have about 1/2" clearance from the offset LCAs with a 12.5" sidewall tire. I could go to a 13.1" sidewall and still have a little room left. I have 2.5" springs and they have plenty of clearance.
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Originally Posted by Tom the roofer
I have about 1/2" clearance from the offset LCAs with a 12.5" sidewall tire. I could go to a 13.1" sidewall and still have a little room left. I have 2.5" springs and they have plenty of clearance.
me too..I am running a 315/60 Drag radial..I think the dimensions are about the same.


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