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What backspacing is everyone running with these? any pics or info would be greatly appreciated.
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I would think boxing would limit the amount the frame could flex over obstacles which I think IMO would be a bad thing. I would think you would want all the articulation possible.
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07-02-2004, 01:19 PM
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Nick, depends on what size rims. If people are running 15s they're running like 2.5"-2.75" and some still have to grind but the stockish rims would be more like 3.5"-4" in the 16" and up range. I'd say go for 16s or 17s since those seem to be the rim sizes of the future. Particularly 17s, but I'm sure they're pricey.
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07-02-2004, 02:06 PM
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i think i'm gunning for 16.5" and i'll weld my own beadlocks on them.
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I would think boxing would limit the amount the frame could flex over obstacles which I think IMO would be a bad thing. I would think you would want all the articulation possible.
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I'm not saying lockers don't improve the performance of your rig, just that they're overrated.
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07-02-2004, 06:12 PM
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I run 16x10's with 4.5" BS
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07-03-2004, 02:43 AM
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i think i'm gunning for 16.5" and i'll weld my own beadlocks on them.
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Then make sure you get some with a safety bead because you can still blow the inner bead unless you run bead locks on both sides of the rim. Someone from pirate though welded a bead along the inside of a 16.5" rim though to add the safety beads. I imagine that it made the rims a little harder to balance, but you're going to be running 39.5" swampers so who cares.
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07-03-2004, 03:03 AM
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good call Will, i think to save me a few headaches i'll run the 16s
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I would think boxing would limit the amount the frame could flex over obstacles which I think IMO would be a bad thing. I would think you would want all the articulation possible.
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07-03-2004, 03:17 AM
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16x10's here w/ 4.5 I believe.
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get some rims like mine from www.usa6x6.com i run them with 37 boggers and no weights. its a little shaky until they warm up...but after that, they barely shake. the rims are awesome, and must be true b/c of the ride.
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i'm using 16.5" hummer wheels. these are double beadlock style and are actually a two piece wheel like the old dodge combat rims. you can mount tires without a tire machine... just unbolt the wheel and slip the tire on, then bolt it back together. I love the design, but they do have one downfall... they have a lot of backspacing (about 7" I think)...
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Im not sure what the differnece is between the J truck and chero, but I running the chevy rear springs. And shackle flip. With a 16x10 and a 3.75 or 4" BS(I forget which), I run about 1.5" from my springs. 38.5x15's. Im glad I didnt go with the 2.75" rims! I have never rubbed the spring and run them at about 6-8 psi.
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