Picture of SJ on 31"s. Tyres rub lightly on the front

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Picture of SJ on 31"s. Tyres rub lightly on the front

Post by binge » Thu Nov 06, 2014 6:47 pm

Got my 31s fitted. Had to fold the bulkhead seams flat, but it still scrubs a tiny bit as I turn left or right.

I already have a version of the R.U.F but I am still using the front upper leaf. So I think if I go for R.U.F again, but move the shackle mount further forward, and run the full rear spring pack, up front. it will bring the wheel forward 1.5 inch, and clear the bulkhead. I will just need to chop off the bumper stay all together.

As for the rear end. It's currently sagging really low. Springs are flat. They're on 2" shackle lift and without them, it's terrible!
I'd rather run standard shackles on the rear too, but need to keep that 2" lift. What are my options?


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Re: Picture of SJ on 31"s. Tyres rub lightly on the front

Post by dan_2k_uk » Thu Nov 06, 2014 6:55 pm

Chuck some 2 inch lift springs or some rascal springs on the rear.

I would just re drill the spring perches and plates on the front to move the axle 20mm forward without having to replace the springs again.
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Re: Picture of SJ on 31"s. Tyres rub lightly on the front

Post by binge » Thu Nov 06, 2014 7:20 pm

Rascal springs... Easier said than done. Been looking for some for ages.
Same as +2 springs. Where should I expect to find a set for sale? Never seems to be anything on Ebay. How much are brand new springs?
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Re: Picture of SJ on 31"s. Tyres rub lightly on the front

Post by andyrew » Thu Nov 06, 2014 7:31 pm

I have a full set of smj 3 inch springs.

They are a few years olds so probably lift around two inchs

Just looking to get what I paid for them which is £ 120 collected
But if they could go asap id take 100.

Really can't be assed to eBay them. Im in dunstable Bedfordshire
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Post by andyrew » Thu Nov 06, 2014 7:32 pm

Or llama4x4 can do you a rear pair at around
220 plus postage.
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Post by binge » Thu Nov 06, 2014 7:37 pm

Bedford is a bit of a mission for me as I only have the SJ at the moment. The Transit was smashed up by a Romanian lorry last month. :(
Would you post them? Or would you take an offer on just the rears?
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Post by andyrew » Thu Nov 06, 2014 7:44 pm

Been there! The misses was pushed down the road sideways in her peogeot after
Being spun by a lhd lorry. Driver denied being in the country!

I wouldn't split the set but can package them up if you want to arrange a
Courier.
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Post by binge » Thu Nov 06, 2014 7:53 pm

Let me get some prices for courier mate. Will get back to you. Cheers. :)
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Post by andyrew » Thu Nov 06, 2014 8:02 pm

Not a problem dude. Just let me know.

They are surplus to me as ive gone for yjs.
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