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ZUKIWORLD Discussion Forum => Suzuki 4x4 Forum => Topic started by: WorkInProgress91 on June 15, 2006, 10:24:22 AM

Title: they finally fit!
Post by: WorkInProgress91 on June 15, 2006, 10:24:22 AM
Well i ordered some 31x9.50 swamper tsl's a couple of weeks ago with the intent to put them on stock wheels.  i also purchased the sky coil spacer/ body lift combo and installed that last weekend.  After i put the body lift on i ran into troubles with the gear shifter and transmission shifter as far as the center console was concerned, so i removed that.  After all of my hassles, i really didnt want to have to extend my brake lines for the coil spacers so i just busted out the hammer and slightly massaged the firewall to clear these new tires on.  Now that its all together, i am very happy with the way it turned out.  building bumpers is next on the list after i sell the coil spacers.
Title: Re: they finally fit!
Post by: fullsink18 on June 15, 2006, 10:29:34 AM
So how much total lift did you end up with?  Did you have to do any fender cutting?
Title: Re: they finally fit!
Post by: WorkInProgress91 on June 15, 2006, 10:42:14 AM
just the 2'' body lift.  i didnt cut the fenders at all, just hammered the firewall a little bit and slightly trimmed the front bumper
Title: Re: they finally fit!
Post by: bzzr2 on June 15, 2006, 01:18:08 PM
nice tires......  my next purchase are those.....  how do you like them so far?
Title: Re: they finally fit!
Post by: Digger on June 15, 2006, 01:21:52 PM
You don't have to extend the brake lines for a coil spacer kit... You ran into more brake line interferrence doing the body lift than you'd have for the coil spacers. Stick those in there! Compared to the body lift, a coil spacer lift is much easier to install(IMHO).

Looks good... 8)
Title: Re: they finally fit!
Post by: Speedracer7c on June 15, 2006, 02:16:17 PM
Looks like your gonna be hitting the fenders quite a bit when you flex that thing out. Id put the coil spacers in!
Title: Re: they finally fit!
Post by: Digger on June 15, 2006, 02:22:37 PM
Here's what the same tires you are running look like on a 90 Tracker with 1.5" coil spacers and a 2" body lift(and 15x8" rims)

(http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL72/842221/5733511/96504436.jpg)
(http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL72/842221/5733511/74085089.jpg)

Put the spacers on! Trust me, you wont regret it!
Title: Re: they finally fit!
Post by: WorkInProgress91 on June 15, 2006, 03:12:42 PM
yea my tires are on 15x7 rims, but they dont rub as much as you guys think.  I've been out wheeling a couple times already (these tires are awsome) and have only trace signs of rubbing on the firewall.  As far as the coil spacers are concerned, should i unhook the brake lines while i fit the coil spacers in there?  the lines are already tight at full droop.
Title: Re: they finally fit!
Post by: Speedracer7c on June 15, 2006, 03:14:04 PM
Just unhook them from the strut. Thats what I did and its fine.
Title: Re: they finally fit!
Post by: Digger on June 15, 2006, 03:45:12 PM
You don't need to disconnect them at all, just pull the spring clip that attaches them to the strut and all will be well. I have been running both of mine with the brake line not attached to the strut for a long time now with no problems at all.

Slap those spacers in there. If the rear shocks come off easily, the back will only take you MAYBE 1/2 hour TOTAL to put them in. Up front might take a little longer, especially if you're doing the strut mount flip at the same time, but it's not that bad at all and you'll love the extra height!
Title: Re: they finally fit!
Post by: JayN on June 15, 2006, 06:25:59 PM
these are 31x11.5's on 7" jeep cj wheels. mine rub at full flex in the rear and i had to hammer the seam on the fire wall. i think oyurs should rub a fair bit.
(http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid207/p31873337257f18bcbd3231893530b1cb/eeb02776.jpg)
Title: Re: they finally fit!
Post by: biker on June 15, 2006, 09:30:18 PM
Your tires are 2" wider than his though Jayn, that makes a huge difference on your scrub
Title: Re: they finally fit!
Post by: JayN on June 15, 2006, 09:37:58 PM
i was more thinking about the rear, mine flexes not to bad and it just looks like his would rub the rear inner fenders.


just a observation