TT/shackles, add-a-leaf

[exteo]

Has anyone with a tt/shackles and aal had any problems with driveline and pinion angles? Does the aal come with a shim and does the shackle componsate?

Thanks

 

[rhyno]

No problems whatsoever, and I have TT, Shackles, & AAL. No shims needed.

 

[Alec]

4x4s shouldn't go more than 2" of TT. But in the rear you don't run into pinion or driveshaft problems until around 4.5+" of lift.

 

[Hokie]

Only problem i've had is that in my short wheelbase Sport the TT/AAL rides like poop and I've lost 2" of front wheel down travel due to the tt (translation, I lift the rear tires alot on off camber stuff ~ which is an interesting feeling)

 

[exteo]

just out of curiousity what tire sizes are you running with the TT, aal, and shackles. I have read that 32x11.5 rub. which unfortunatly I would like to run with the BFG mud terrains. I dont mind having to cut a little bit of the inner wheel well out but dont what to cut the fender or anything that would cause the vehicle to rust out. also Would a 3.75 BS wheel eliminate the need to hack **** away from the wheel well. Thanks

 

[Alec]

With only 2" of lift it is hard to fit 32x11.5s without moderate trimming.

 

[exteo]

Alec: could you elaberate on "moderate" as to how much you mean??

 

[section525]

I cut metal to fit my 32" MTs with just TT.

 

[exteo]

oh really like part of the frame??

 

[exteo]

but do you think a 3.75 BS wheel would help at all??

 

[section525]

I have 3.75 BS.

This is where I had to trim.

I know Digger196 ran the same tires with the same lift and only had to cut plastic. But I don't know how often he rubbed on/offroad.

 

[section525]

And.. I had to trim that pinch weld.

 

[exteo]

hmmm....... I like the way your truck looks b4 the body lift. I dont want to cut anything that may cause the vehivle to rust out or a place that would cause mud to sit. Although I do not mind cutting the plastic wheel well. YOu now what I mean.

 

[section525]

But like I said, Digger was able to do it with just plastic fenderwell modding. Plus, I was 2WD at that time.

You could go ahead and try it.. and if it rubs too bad.. just throw some hockey pucks under the body.

 

[exteo]

oh ok that doesnt look soo bad could you draw a line on exactly where you cut the the weld and if it resulted in any extra cracking or noises

 

[exteo]

hahahha I have done that b4 but I had a bad experiance with hockey pucks. so I would like to stay away from that as much as possible

 

[Alec]

You won't have to cut the frame at all. If any metal, at the rear of the fender like shown above, and maybe the front bumper a bit. Also sometimes when dealing with the pinch weld you can just hammer a bit and not have to cut.

Don't worry about rust. If you lightly sand the metal after cutting, use Duplicolor automotive primer (they have black) and then a Duplicolor topcoat per instructions, it shouldn't ever rust. May need to touch it up every 6 months or so.

EDIT: And yes 3.75" BS is a good choice.

 

[section525]

This is the cut I made. It was no biggie really. Or like Alec said you could just bend it back with a hammer. I just cut it since I was hacking up my fenders anyway.

 

[exteo]

OK thanks if that is the most I have to trim it shouldnt be a problemI thought maybe you took 2 or 3 inches off. But if that is it I dont have a problem. Thanks guys

 

[baff2004]

33x10.50's

Has anyone with a second gen. X tried to fit 33x10.50's instead of 32x11.50's with a TT/Shackles?