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ZUKIWORLD Discussion Forum => Technical Discussion - Beginner / Repair => Topic started by: Cylon on May 26, 2010, 07:35:10 AM
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Hi I was wondering should I go with 29's calmini SR and EMU Springs (I think this is around 4' of lift)
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My friend has offered to trade my calmini SR for a SPOA (front drive shaft in the rear, extended brake line brackets, add leafs) Ill put 31s on this.
What would be more cost effective and reliable, do 31's destroy parts?
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For 31" tires a SPOA is a great way to go. But you will need to drop your t-case gears to make up for the larger tires, otherwise you just won't have enough power without an engine swap. If you wheel it a lot you really should look at a traction bar for the rear to avoid spring wrap.
As for destroying things, it can. I ran for years with 33" tires without destroying anything with a spool in the rear and ARB up front. The guys I wheel with destroyed plenty of axles with 31" tsl's and lockers front and rear. So it all depends on how you drive.
I say run until you break something, then upgrade to Chromoly axles from Trail Tough.
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are those chromoly axles better than the toyo axle and housing?
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No, but they don't require new drive lines, brake lines, spring mounts, steering parts and 6 lug wheels.