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Old 03-03-2012, 06:25 PM   #1
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options for 33" tires

Just need to get a clear answer on running 33x12.5x15 tires on 03 ST 2WD with a 3" BL...

Will a 3" spindle lift be better than TT lift?

Which will be best rim size with a back spacing of 3-5/8 if running the 3" BL and 3" Spindle lift?
(1) 15x10
(2) 15x8

The tires are dune grapplers or mickey thompson ATZ.
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Old 03-03-2012, 06:33 PM   #2
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You posted this twice. Bad form. I answered on the other one.

I see you're from All-baany. Nice to see another Georgian on the forum.




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Old 03-03-2012, 08:07 PM   #3
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welcome to the forum and im like a hr south of ya in bainbridge but i did the TT and im thinkin of switching to the spindle lift im not sure if the ride will be better but i know the TT wears out your tortion bars and all quicker




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Old 03-08-2012, 06:23 PM   #4
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8" will work for 33"s. TT will make for a bumpier ride, but spindle lift will make for worse braking performance once you switch to the smaller ranger rotors.
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