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Title: How much to clear 33" Tires
Post by: Fasta76 on May 13, 2007, 09:50:18 PM

Hey guys..

I have an 86 sammy. It has a spring over already done when i bought it. The spings look kinda sagged? And it has the stock shackles. I have 31-10.5-15 tsl swampers now but i would like to put on 33" what would i have to do for this?

Sorry for the newbie Q

Thanks in advance..

Tom

Title: Re: How much to clear 33" Tires
Post by: Fasta76 on May 14, 2007, 06:04:36 AM

Come on guys!! Someone has to be able to help!!

Title: Re: How much to clear 33" Tires
Post by: copperfever on May 14, 2007, 07:10:28 AM

You could try adding a set of lift springs... Calmini makes them in a few different sizes.

Title: Re: How much to clear 33" Tires
Post by: Drone637 on May 14, 2007, 11:51:07 AM

With some fender trimming you can fit 33" tires with a stock SOA.  Depending on the width of your tires though you will need to get some backspaced wheels.

To fix the sagging call Hawk Suzuki and get an Add-A-Leaf kit.  Actually, you can call just about any of the Suzuki after market places as they all are quality, I just like Hawk.  :)

Title: Re: How much to clear 33" Tires
Post by: Bigzook on May 14, 2007, 04:53:08 PM

Trail Tough makes Bone Eyez lift spring just for sprung over sammies. Brent and Linda are always super helpful too.

Title: Re: How much to clear 33" Tires
Post by: Fasta76 on May 14, 2007, 05:34:24 PM

Thanks fort the help guys!! Another Q....

Is it worth it to put on the shackle reversel kit?

Title: Re: How much to clear 33" Tires
Post by: bashzuk on May 14, 2007, 08:02:28 PM

I don't run it (shackle reversal) and have never had a problem.
also you could pick up the wrangler spring kit and some wrangler springs. :) that's what I'm going to do.

Title: Re: How much to clear 33" Tires
Post by: Rhinoman on May 15, 2007, 05:27:46 AM

Are the springs inverted or just flat? Flat is OK, they flex well. You can gain a little more room for 33s by moving the front axle forward an inch. Usually the biggest clearance problem is at the rear of the front tyres. Redrill the spring packs or fitting relocating shims. If you start pushing the lift up you could run into steering and driveshaft problems. You will also reduce stability.

Title: Re: How much to clear 33" Tires
Post by: ZeusZuki on May 16, 2007, 02:26:35 AM

I'm with Rhino - flat springs are good ( I ran this set up spoa myself ). You could consider running rear springs up front to move the axle forward - you will need to fab up some shackles to make it work though.
Good luck  ;D

ZeusZuki  8)