cj5 tire clearances
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cj5 tire clearances
i need some help
i have a 1963 cj5 with stock springs running 31/10.5/r15 with the 1"
wheel spacers
I have about 1" clearance between tire and front springs when wheels
turned
no rubbing.
i plan on adding 4" suspension lift (springs only) stock shackles
now here is the tough question :
what size tire would be best suited for this set up?
any and all responses would be a great help
thanks
dennisjeep@comcast.net
i have a 1963 cj5 with stock springs running 31/10.5/r15 with the 1"
wheel spacers
I have about 1" clearance between tire and front springs when wheels
turned
no rubbing.
i plan on adding 4" suspension lift (springs only) stock shackles
now here is the tough question :
what size tire would be best suited for this set up?
any and all responses would be a great help
thanks
dennisjeep@comcast.net
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Re: cj5 tire clearances
dennisjeep@comcast.net wrote:
> i need some help
> i have a 1963 cj5 with stock springs running 31/10.5/r15 with the 1"
> wheel spacers
> I have about 1" clearance between tire and front springs when wheels
> turned
> no rubbing.
> i plan on adding 4" suspension lift (springs only) stock shackles
> now here is the tough question :
> what size tire would be best suited for this set up?
> any and all responses would be a great help
> thanks
> dennisjeep@comcast.net
>
You can dump the spacers, they just stress the crap out of the wheel
bearings. The clearance between the spring and tire on full turn is
adjustable easily by means of adding washers to the steering stop bolts.
When I lifted my CJ7, I went 3" and the new 'glass body tub sits an inch
or so higher than stock so I could go almost any tire.
I decided to only go up to 33's. Most of our trails are accessible
easily with the 31's I had on before so the 33's have tons of clearance.
I also use mine as a daily driver so kept with a tire that still has
decent street manners.
I also believe in tall skinny tires like the original Jeeps used. I
figure if fat tires would have helped those GI's getting their butts
shot at, they would have used them. Tall skinny tires just don't spin,
they grab and you go. Fat tire spin and dig holes...
One Jeeper from this group that also runs tall skinnies in a 33x10.5
size was at a mud pit competition as a spectator because he had his
front driveshaft removed.
So this guy with monster tires got stuck in the middle of the pit and
they convinced Steve to go in and pull the guy out rather than wait for
the tractor not knowing he only had 2 wheel drive.
So he pulled the guy out like nothing, then ran the pit and just walked
right on through where they guy was stuck, in 'two' wheel drive...
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
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> i need some help
> i have a 1963 cj5 with stock springs running 31/10.5/r15 with the 1"
> wheel spacers
> I have about 1" clearance between tire and front springs when wheels
> turned
> no rubbing.
> i plan on adding 4" suspension lift (springs only) stock shackles
> now here is the tough question :
> what size tire would be best suited for this set up?
> any and all responses would be a great help
> thanks
> dennisjeep@comcast.net
>
You can dump the spacers, they just stress the crap out of the wheel
bearings. The clearance between the spring and tire on full turn is
adjustable easily by means of adding washers to the steering stop bolts.
When I lifted my CJ7, I went 3" and the new 'glass body tub sits an inch
or so higher than stock so I could go almost any tire.
I decided to only go up to 33's. Most of our trails are accessible
easily with the 31's I had on before so the 33's have tons of clearance.
I also use mine as a daily driver so kept with a tire that still has
decent street manners.
I also believe in tall skinny tires like the original Jeeps used. I
figure if fat tires would have helped those GI's getting their butts
shot at, they would have used them. Tall skinny tires just don't spin,
they grab and you go. Fat tire spin and dig holes...
One Jeeper from this group that also runs tall skinnies in a 33x10.5
size was at a mud pit competition as a spectator because he had his
front driveshaft removed.
So this guy with monster tires got stuck in the middle of the pit and
they convinced Steve to go in and pull the guy out rather than wait for
the tractor not knowing he only had 2 wheel drive.
So he pulled the guy out like nothing, then ran the pit and just walked
right on through where they guy was stuck, in 'two' wheel drive...
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
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Re: cj5 tire clearances
dennisjeep@comcast.net wrote:
> i need some help
> i have a 1963 cj5 with stock springs running 31/10.5/r15 with the 1"
> wheel spacers
> I have about 1" clearance between tire and front springs when wheels
> turned
> no rubbing.
> i plan on adding 4" suspension lift (springs only) stock shackles
> now here is the tough question :
> what size tire would be best suited for this set up?
> any and all responses would be a great help
> thanks
> dennisjeep@comcast.net
>
You can dump the spacers, they just stress the crap out of the wheel
bearings. The clearance between the spring and tire on full turn is
adjustable easily by means of adding washers to the steering stop bolts.
When I lifted my CJ7, I went 3" and the new 'glass body tub sits an inch
or so higher than stock so I could go almost any tire.
I decided to only go up to 33's. Most of our trails are accessible
easily with the 31's I had on before so the 33's have tons of clearance.
I also use mine as a daily driver so kept with a tire that still has
decent street manners.
I also believe in tall skinny tires like the original Jeeps used. I
figure if fat tires would have helped those GI's getting their butts
shot at, they would have used them. Tall skinny tires just don't spin,
they grab and you go. Fat tire spin and dig holes...
One Jeeper from this group that also runs tall skinnies in a 33x10.5
size was at a mud pit competition as a spectator because he had his
front driveshaft removed.
So this guy with monster tires got stuck in the middle of the pit and
they convinced Steve to go in and pull the guy out rather than wait for
the tractor not knowing he only had 2 wheel drive.
So he pulled the guy out like nothing, then ran the pit and just walked
right on through where they guy was stuck, in 'two' wheel drive...
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
> i need some help
> i have a 1963 cj5 with stock springs running 31/10.5/r15 with the 1"
> wheel spacers
> I have about 1" clearance between tire and front springs when wheels
> turned
> no rubbing.
> i plan on adding 4" suspension lift (springs only) stock shackles
> now here is the tough question :
> what size tire would be best suited for this set up?
> any and all responses would be a great help
> thanks
> dennisjeep@comcast.net
>
You can dump the spacers, they just stress the crap out of the wheel
bearings. The clearance between the spring and tire on full turn is
adjustable easily by means of adding washers to the steering stop bolts.
When I lifted my CJ7, I went 3" and the new 'glass body tub sits an inch
or so higher than stock so I could go almost any tire.
I decided to only go up to 33's. Most of our trails are accessible
easily with the 31's I had on before so the 33's have tons of clearance.
I also use mine as a daily driver so kept with a tire that still has
decent street manners.
I also believe in tall skinny tires like the original Jeeps used. I
figure if fat tires would have helped those GI's getting their butts
shot at, they would have used them. Tall skinny tires just don't spin,
they grab and you go. Fat tire spin and dig holes...
One Jeeper from this group that also runs tall skinnies in a 33x10.5
size was at a mud pit competition as a spectator because he had his
front driveshaft removed.
So this guy with monster tires got stuck in the middle of the pit and
they convinced Steve to go in and pull the guy out rather than wait for
the tractor not knowing he only had 2 wheel drive.
So he pulled the guy out like nothing, then ran the pit and just walked
right on through where they guy was stuck, in 'two' wheel drive...
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
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Re: cj5 tire clearances
dennisjeep@comcast.net wrote:
> i need some help
> i have a 1963 cj5 with stock springs running 31/10.5/r15 with the 1"
> wheel spacers
> I have about 1" clearance between tire and front springs when wheels
> turned
> no rubbing.
> i plan on adding 4" suspension lift (springs only) stock shackles
> now here is the tough question :
> what size tire would be best suited for this set up?
> any and all responses would be a great help
> thanks
> dennisjeep@comcast.net
>
You can dump the spacers, they just stress the crap out of the wheel
bearings. The clearance between the spring and tire on full turn is
adjustable easily by means of adding washers to the steering stop bolts.
When I lifted my CJ7, I went 3" and the new 'glass body tub sits an inch
or so higher than stock so I could go almost any tire.
I decided to only go up to 33's. Most of our trails are accessible
easily with the 31's I had on before so the 33's have tons of clearance.
I also use mine as a daily driver so kept with a tire that still has
decent street manners.
I also believe in tall skinny tires like the original Jeeps used. I
figure if fat tires would have helped those GI's getting their butts
shot at, they would have used them. Tall skinny tires just don't spin,
they grab and you go. Fat tire spin and dig holes...
One Jeeper from this group that also runs tall skinnies in a 33x10.5
size was at a mud pit competition as a spectator because he had his
front driveshaft removed.
So this guy with monster tires got stuck in the middle of the pit and
they convinced Steve to go in and pull the guy out rather than wait for
the tractor not knowing he only had 2 wheel drive.
So he pulled the guy out like nothing, then ran the pit and just walked
right on through where they guy was stuck, in 'two' wheel drive...
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
> i need some help
> i have a 1963 cj5 with stock springs running 31/10.5/r15 with the 1"
> wheel spacers
> I have about 1" clearance between tire and front springs when wheels
> turned
> no rubbing.
> i plan on adding 4" suspension lift (springs only) stock shackles
> now here is the tough question :
> what size tire would be best suited for this set up?
> any and all responses would be a great help
> thanks
> dennisjeep@comcast.net
>
You can dump the spacers, they just stress the crap out of the wheel
bearings. The clearance between the spring and tire on full turn is
adjustable easily by means of adding washers to the steering stop bolts.
When I lifted my CJ7, I went 3" and the new 'glass body tub sits an inch
or so higher than stock so I could go almost any tire.
I decided to only go up to 33's. Most of our trails are accessible
easily with the 31's I had on before so the 33's have tons of clearance.
I also use mine as a daily driver so kept with a tire that still has
decent street manners.
I also believe in tall skinny tires like the original Jeeps used. I
figure if fat tires would have helped those GI's getting their butts
shot at, they would have used them. Tall skinny tires just don't spin,
they grab and you go. Fat tire spin and dig holes...
One Jeeper from this group that also runs tall skinnies in a 33x10.5
size was at a mud pit competition as a spectator because he had his
front driveshaft removed.
So this guy with monster tires got stuck in the middle of the pit and
they convinced Steve to go in and pull the guy out rather than wait for
the tractor not knowing he only had 2 wheel drive.
So he pulled the guy out like nothing, then ran the pit and just walked
right on through where they guy was stuck, in 'two' wheel drive...
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
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Re: cj5 tire clearances
I'd suggest signing up at the Early CJ5 forums-
http://www.earlycj5.com/forums/
Whatever you plan to do with your '63 somebody there (probably a lot of
people) have already done it & know what the ups & downs are.
H.
dennisjeep@comcast.net wrote:
> i need some help
> i have a 1963 cj5 with stock springs running 31/10.5/r15 with the 1"
> wheel spacers
> I have about 1" clearance between tire and front springs when wheels
> turned
> no rubbing.
> i plan on adding 4" suspension lift (springs only) stock shackles
> now here is the tough question :
> what size tire would be best suited for this set up?
> any and all responses would be a great help
> thanks
> dennisjeep@comcast.net
http://www.earlycj5.com/forums/
Whatever you plan to do with your '63 somebody there (probably a lot of
people) have already done it & know what the ups & downs are.
H.
dennisjeep@comcast.net wrote:
> i need some help
> i have a 1963 cj5 with stock springs running 31/10.5/r15 with the 1"
> wheel spacers
> I have about 1" clearance between tire and front springs when wheels
> turned
> no rubbing.
> i plan on adding 4" suspension lift (springs only) stock shackles
> now here is the tough question :
> what size tire would be best suited for this set up?
> any and all responses would be a great help
> thanks
> dennisjeep@comcast.net
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Re: cj5 tire clearances
I'd suggest signing up at the Early CJ5 forums-
http://www.earlycj5.com/forums/
Whatever you plan to do with your '63 somebody there (probably a lot of
people) have already done it & know what the ups & downs are.
H.
dennisjeep@comcast.net wrote:
> i need some help
> i have a 1963 cj5 with stock springs running 31/10.5/r15 with the 1"
> wheel spacers
> I have about 1" clearance between tire and front springs when wheels
> turned
> no rubbing.
> i plan on adding 4" suspension lift (springs only) stock shackles
> now here is the tough question :
> what size tire would be best suited for this set up?
> any and all responses would be a great help
> thanks
> dennisjeep@comcast.net
http://www.earlycj5.com/forums/
Whatever you plan to do with your '63 somebody there (probably a lot of
people) have already done it & know what the ups & downs are.
H.
dennisjeep@comcast.net wrote:
> i need some help
> i have a 1963 cj5 with stock springs running 31/10.5/r15 with the 1"
> wheel spacers
> I have about 1" clearance between tire and front springs when wheels
> turned
> no rubbing.
> i plan on adding 4" suspension lift (springs only) stock shackles
> now here is the tough question :
> what size tire would be best suited for this set up?
> any and all responses would be a great help
> thanks
> dennisjeep@comcast.net
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Re: cj5 tire clearances
I'd suggest signing up at the Early CJ5 forums-
http://www.earlycj5.com/forums/
Whatever you plan to do with your '63 somebody there (probably a lot of
people) have already done it & know what the ups & downs are.
H.
dennisjeep@comcast.net wrote:
> i need some help
> i have a 1963 cj5 with stock springs running 31/10.5/r15 with the 1"
> wheel spacers
> I have about 1" clearance between tire and front springs when wheels
> turned
> no rubbing.
> i plan on adding 4" suspension lift (springs only) stock shackles
> now here is the tough question :
> what size tire would be best suited for this set up?
> any and all responses would be a great help
> thanks
> dennisjeep@comcast.net
http://www.earlycj5.com/forums/
Whatever you plan to do with your '63 somebody there (probably a lot of
people) have already done it & know what the ups & downs are.
H.
dennisjeep@comcast.net wrote:
> i need some help
> i have a 1963 cj5 with stock springs running 31/10.5/r15 with the 1"
> wheel spacers
> I have about 1" clearance between tire and front springs when wheels
> turned
> no rubbing.
> i plan on adding 4" suspension lift (springs only) stock shackles
> now here is the tough question :
> what size tire would be best suited for this set up?
> any and all responses would be a great help
> thanks
> dennisjeep@comcast.net
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