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Old 04-23-2009, 04:00 PM
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Default 275/65/18 rubbing solutions? Modifications?

This tire is just over 32" tall and I was expecting rubbing.

Has anyone done any modifications to alliviate this?

I have searched the forum, but can't find anything on this.


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Old 04-23-2009, 05:41 PM
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do you have rubbing? If so in what modes and while doing what?
You may want to modify the height sensor rods. I can make you a set you will gain 2" of height in all modes.
 
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Old 05-05-2009, 10:40 AM
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Well I have another set of wheels with 30.5" tires. These are for everyday use.

How difficult is changing the rods everytime I go offroad? I looked at the mechanism and it seems fleemsy... I would break the sensor arm...

What is your experience?
 
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Old 05-05-2009, 11:50 AM
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It looks flimsy but I have swapped them about a dozen times and have not had any issues.
 
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Originally Posted by drzjoint
It looks flimsy but I have swapped them about a dozen times and have not had any issues.

So you just switch them (install then uninstall) when you don't need the extra height? Is this like a 1-2hour thing for the avg joe? I have rubbing on mine but just barely and I'd like that extra height while off road...
 
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Old 05-13-2009, 09:33 PM
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Geez, just get a set of Cooper Zeon LTZ's from Discount Tire. They run long, quiet, and they fit. The amount of rubbing is so insignificant, as it only occurs on deep decompression. I have over 30,000 miles on mine and there are many more miles left. It really is a simple decision. Anything bigger than that is not worth the time unless you invest in a lift kit and a commercial kit is not yet on the market, although I know of one coming out soon.
 
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You can swap the arms out in about a half hour I can do it in about 15 mins. It is simple and works great.

The lift that is comming out is basicly modified sensor arms. Why wait I have been making and using them for over a year.
 

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