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Old Aug 28, 2007 | 08:41 PM
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37s with little lift

Ive got some three inch spacers, and im wanting to run some 37s. My wheels are 9" wide and have a 5 inch bs, but i had to use 1/4 wheels spacers to get them to work so the bs is more like 4 3/4. Would adding longer control armes let me run 37s? As i dont have any rubbing right now with stock control arms and 35s. If so how much longer should i get the control arms over stock, or would i be best to use some adjustable arms?

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Old Aug 29, 2007 | 07:37 AM
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longer control arms would prob help.

some fender trimming may be needed for full suspension travel.

Do some searches on my user name and I have written up much of what i did.

Some others have done it with no fender mods. Your results may vary.
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Old Aug 29, 2007 | 07:43 AM
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I did your fender mod and i will do the fender trimming if i need to. Anyone know how far you can push your axle forward befrore you start hitting the bumper?
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Old Aug 29, 2007 | 08:38 PM
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Nriver, how much room do you have between your tires and your front bumper, and how much longer are your control arms over stock? I have alot of room between my tires and my bumber, so if i can move the axle forward about an inch and a half i think everything should work. Is that to far forward, for the trac bar to work, or will it make it bind? Thanks
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Old Aug 30, 2007 | 09:00 AM
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not sure on teh front clearance. But that has never been a issue.

Most control arms I see are 1/2 longer than stock. DT Pro Fab makes some inexpensive ones. Carli and Kore make some expensive ones.

As far as 1 1/2 inch arms, that may be to far forward, not exactly sure. You may run into more issues with that long of a control arm. I am sure one of the above companies, and more of them can help you out.

Thuren even makes a new cool radius arm kit. Not sure on the effective length vs stock.
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Old Aug 30, 2007 | 07:25 PM
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Yah, I called Don Thuren, his arms are 3/4 longer. Ill have to call in and ask what the limit is.
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Old Aug 30, 2007 | 09:31 PM
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I believe DOn told me he can make then 1" longer!!! But don't quote me for sure.. Me and my silver can buddy's got together tonight!!!
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Old Aug 30, 2007 | 09:48 PM
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I believe DOn told me he can make then 1" longer!!! But don't quote me for sure.. Me and my silver can buddy's got together tonight!!!
influenced posts tonight. we will be able to tell how much he drinks by his spelling!! LOL!!
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Old Aug 30, 2007 | 09:52 PM
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I feel you there Shane! I like my silver can buddies.
Scott
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Old Aug 30, 2007 | 09:53 PM
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Dons arms are only adjustable on the top are tho? Does anyone know of some bars that are fully adjustable. Im sure i can find some 37s to test fit, if i had adjustable arms i could find out if they would work or not.
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Old Aug 30, 2007 | 09:58 PM
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Originally Posted by cbrahs
influenced posts tonight. we will be able to tell how much he drinks by his spelling!! LOL!!
whaaat??LOL!!!

Originally Posted by Dieseljunkie
I feel you there Shane! I like my silver can buddies.
Scott

Yes sir.. The wife works for them so I get'em real cheap and lots of them!!!

Originally Posted by OldSmokey
Dons arms are only adjustable on the top are tho? Does anyone know of some bars that are fully adjustable. Im sure i can find some 37s to test fit, if i had adjustable arms i could find out if they would work or not.
I think superlift makes some??? I could have swore UnrulyNFS is runnig them might pm him...
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Old Aug 30, 2007 | 10:25 PM
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Nathans twins!! Wife works for the brewery! We thought Wiggs had it good...
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Old Aug 31, 2007 | 12:08 AM
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Nathans twins!! Wife works for the brewery! We thought Wiggs had it good...
AAh yes to each his own my friend!!!
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Old Aug 31, 2007 | 04:36 PM
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Yes sir.. The wife works for them so I get'em real cheap and lots of them!!!


so I can pick up a few cases on my way thru twin this christmas? LOL
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