My 89 build
- Thread starter Dolomiti
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off-roader
Expedition Leader
I wasn't dissing...remember my 90 had 12.5"s. I just think with the narrow body, the 10.5"s look more refined (pauses to take a sip of brandy :sombrero.
I will have to do more research on the torque converter. This is the first I have heard of it.
Don't worry, I know you weren't. My comment was in jest. As for the TC, you can find out more about it on the other forum we're both members on.:smiley_drive:
Dolomiti
Adventurer
Thanks for the compliment. You have (one of the) finest looking generation 3s out there.
I am heading to Big Bend in December. Will update with pics.
Dolomiti
Adventurer
off-roader
Expedition Leader
Nope, but it is a 10.5, not a 12.5. I posted in your thread too.
Fangars,
In my experience, if you want to carry a 33x12.5 on an 8" rim with 3.75" of backspacing then you need to add 3-4 washers (approx 3/8-1/2") to move the rim away from the body so it won't rub. A very minor 'modification' if you can even call it that.:ylsmoke:
Dolomiti
Adventurer
Thanks. I still have a ways to go, but am not in a big rush as it is no longer on DD duty. It is going to (hopefully) cart me, my wife, and son around South America on a 1 year trip in about 5 years.
Dolomiti
Adventurer
Old Man Emu. You can get them through ARB USA. I was going to get them through Rocky Road Outfitters after talking to the very helpful president (Gary I think?) but when I called to order some employee decided to argue with me to try to prove some kind of a point, then said that the president was stupid and didn't know what he was talking about. Needless to say, I didn't buy through them and went through 4x4 parts.
I think it was about $600 for the two rear coils and 4 shocks. The rear coils are about the same as Gen II coils, which can be had for dirt cheap. The shocks are nice and allow greater travel, but there might be a substitute for cheaper.
The OME gave me about 2 inches in the rear. You can crank the front torsion bars in the front to match, but I like the higher rear and anticipate having a trailer and gear to bring it down at times. I hate sag.
