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35" tyres on a GU

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Howzit guys...

I am considering 35" tekkies on my 4.8 (2004 pre-facelift).

I currently have a 2" suspension fitted, but I recon a bigger lift may be required with caster correction or drop boxes???

Opinions please...
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Re: 35" tyres on a GU

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I would think that 2" is sufficient to fit 35"?
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Tommie Watkins has 35" on his. Maybe PM him. :salute:
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Thanks guys!

I just want to make sure.
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Ja dit werk netso met std diffs
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Tinus lotz wrote: 28 Jan 2018 17:09 Ja dit werk netso met std diffs
En standard suspension?
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Re: 35" tyres on a GU

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Dis nou die ding ne'...

Maar van wat ek hoor klink dit asof die 2" lift genoeg is.

Ek wil graag 'n stel 35" bande leen by iemand om te toets.
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I'm also looking for a set of 35" tyres to test on my Sani. :wink:
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I saw an "arctic truck" pathfinder few months ago, with 35" tyres... it was standing almost as high as my patrol. :surprised:
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Re: 35" tyres on a GU

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I'm sure I have a 2 inch lift and with new tires - 285/75 r 16 I found that the tires do catch on front mudflaps when turning - cant recall if it is the inside or outside of the tire rubbing - but who needs mudflaps.
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