Steel vs Aluminum Swap
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Most 35's rub on the swaybar arms, lower control arms, and bits of the frame. If you paid attention over the years, it is very common to have seen discussions about folks with 35's being warned to move their brake hard line mount forward so it doesn't get wiped off the frame by the tire at full lock. Happens on the left side under articulation since the trackbar shifts the axle to the right and moves that tire closer to the frame.
A 37 hits the same areas much sooner so folks move them outward with spacers or lesser back spaced wheels. Now you've fucked the steering.
I settled on keeping my bumpers and sliders as they are and just changing out the corner armor and fenders. That alone will net a savings of 150 pounds.
I'll get to it after I change the gears and rear shafts. That will probably start next month, I also need to watch the BFH video on it a couple more times. I'll surely be back for guidance on the fine tuning there.
thanks again all for the lively convo and opinions!
I'll get to it after I change the gears and rear shafts. That will probably start next month, I also need to watch the BFH video on it a couple more times. I'll surely be back for guidance on the fine tuning there.
thanks again all for the lively convo and opinions!
I'd also recommend saving weight with an aluminum cylinder head while you're at it. 
Not exactly luxurious in those days!
But at least they're not like Porsche. It costs money to delete the radio in the configuration ?!?
Not exactly luxurious in those days!
But at least they're not like Porsche. It costs money to delete the radio in the configuration ?!?
I'd also recommend saving weight with an aluminum cylinder head while you're at it.
Not exactly luxurious in those days!
But at least they're not like Porsche. It costs money to delete the radio in the configuration ?!?
I forgot, mine did have a radio. CD player even. You can tell it was made in 2006. I don't really miss that car, but I wouldn't mind still having it. I guess that's true of just about every car I've ever had.
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