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Old 08-18-2008, 10:13 AM   #28
florida4x4
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Re: Tire / Lift size chart 67-72 (WILL IT FIT?)

I fit 42" swampers with only 6" lift. The way it was done was to relocate the front springs 4" forward by making a custom front spring perch, using 73+ springs and relocating the rear shackle hanger forward about 2 inches. I fabbed the shackle hanger out of 11 gauge plate and 1.75 tubing. Bushings are originally used in spring eyes. The hard part of the lift is trimming the fenders. Here's my hack / attempt.

hmm, maybe this should be in it's own post but I put it here to demonstrate that you don't have to get a nose bleed sized lift to run large tires. Lower center of gravity is safer too!!
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