billygoats
n00b
I recently upgraded from 33x10.50 bfg m/t on stock 15x7 wheels to the 33x12.5 bfg m/t on 15x8 procomp steelies. I ended up doing this primarily because my friend got the tires, and the 12.5s were not going to fit on his disco2 without some creative metal work, so we traded.
The steels can be purchased from 4wheelparts around 70 bucks each. they are the 15x8 "rock crawler" model with 4" backspace. They stick out a little bit more than stock, but I think fits the truck well.
These pictures are from right after installation. I ended up having to crank my front torsion bars up about another 1.5" due to the heavy warn bumper and winch, just to get the truck to sit level. I have 2" spring spacers on the rear.
With this setup, there was some rubbing on the back part of the front fender on full compresson. Nothing a rubber mallet could not fix. I needed to cut a bit off my front bumper as it also rubbed there a bit. I dont think a stock front bumper would work without cutting. All these modifications are due to the extra width of the 12.5 over 10.5, and the increased offset/width of the new wheels. The 10.5's never rubbed before. After the torsion crank, a bit of hammering on the back of the front fenders, and a small trim on my front bumper, these fit, and work great! The pictures above do not show the modifications or torsion crank. I have since tested this setup on some Big Bear trails, and report it works great. TBH, I dont notice the difference between the 10.5 and 12.5 capability wise though.
The steels can be purchased from 4wheelparts around 70 bucks each. they are the 15x8 "rock crawler" model with 4" backspace. They stick out a little bit more than stock, but I think fits the truck well.
These pictures are from right after installation. I ended up having to crank my front torsion bars up about another 1.5" due to the heavy warn bumper and winch, just to get the truck to sit level. I have 2" spring spacers on the rear.
With this setup, there was some rubbing on the back part of the front fender on full compresson. Nothing a rubber mallet could not fix. I needed to cut a bit off my front bumper as it also rubbed there a bit. I dont think a stock front bumper would work without cutting. All these modifications are due to the extra width of the 12.5 over 10.5, and the increased offset/width of the new wheels. The 10.5's never rubbed before. After the torsion crank, a bit of hammering on the back of the front fenders, and a small trim on my front bumper, these fit, and work great! The pictures above do not show the modifications or torsion crank. I have since tested this setup on some Big Bear trails, and report it works great. TBH, I dont notice the difference between the 10.5 and 12.5 capability wise though.
