best combo for 35s.

by **MK-voy** » Sat Feb 04, 2012 5:55 am

what's the best combo to fit 315/75r16 tires (35) ? no mall crawler.

by **fishsticks** » Sat Feb 04, 2012 9:09 am

It takes a bit of doing...

viewtopic.php?f=25&t=846

...but it's certainly possible. :thumleft:

I can't think of anyone else on here who actively wheels 35s on their 360...so I guess that makes my combo the best by default? :scratch:

IMO in addition to the lifts involved, regearing the axles and upgrading the steering arms are required mods for any off road usage of 35s. You will also rub on the front side of the rear wheel wells unless you purchase some longer control arms. They only need to be about 3/4" longer though. My 1" longer arms actually make the rear tires rub the rear bumper when fully compressed.

by **The Roadie** » Sat Feb 04, 2012 12:26 pm

fishsticks wrote:... that makes my combo the best by default? ...

Except that little matter of carnage. :cheers:

At least you're doing it with a bunch of buddies.

For my preference of more risky solo expeditions, I need a bit less risk in the drivetrain, so 33's are where I'll stop. Gas tank armor gives me a bit more peace of mind than an extra inch ground clearance. Totally a personal preference. YMMV.

by **plaen** » Sat Feb 04, 2012 1:33 pm

fishsticks wrote:It takes a bit of doing...

viewtopic.php?f=25&t=846

...but it's certainly possible.

I can't think of anyone else on here who actively wheels 35s on their 360...so I guess that makes my combo the best by default?

IMO in addition to the lifts involved, regearing the axles and upgrading the steering arms are required mods for any off road usage of 35s. You will also rub on the front side of the rear wheel wells unless you purchase some longer control arms. They only need to be about 3/4" longer though. My 1" longer arms actually make the rear tires rub the rear bumper when fully compressed.

And not to mention trimming of bumpers, wheel wells, and other items that may get in the way.

I just ordered my 35's, after tons of research, mainly from build threads from jamesdub, fishy, and the others in the tire size lift combo thread. I agree it is possible, but does require a significant amount of resources and funds. I'm my case, it isn't going to be a dd, if its going to be a dd, get ready to spend more on maintenance to keep it rolling. Also like fishy said, reagearing the diffs is almost a must, its possible to get away with 3.73 or higher, but expect it to struggle at times.

by **MK-voy** » Sat Feb 04, 2012 2:03 pm

4.56 gear ratio is a must no question ask. I was thinking about c25r with BDS fox 2.0 (98224719 yukon ,tahoe) shocks for the rear, :scratch:

so ????

by **fishsticks** » Sat Feb 04, 2012 2:28 pm

MK-voy wrote:4.56 gear ratio is a must no question ask. I was thinking about c25r with BDS fox 2.0 (98224719 yukon ,tahoe) shocks for the rear, so ????

That will get you there suspension wise. To wheel it you're going to need a body lift as well. Even with both I can still rub the tops of the tires on the fender wells if I try.

by **the_asian_TB** » Sat Feb 04, 2012 3:05 pm

you can buy all of fishys mods since he's toning his down :wallbash:

. snag his longer control arms!

by **HARDTRAILZ** » Sat Feb 04, 2012 3:10 pm

I got new wheels and new 35s in the garage. I cant wait.

by **steveroche** » Sat Feb 04, 2012 3:19 pm

I would love to upgrade to 35's in the future...but I feel like it wouldn't be the best idea considering I commute 30 minutes to school...I'll probably end up on 33's unless I make some room for a daily driver one day.

by **fishsticks** » Sat Feb 04, 2012 4:49 pm

the_asian_TB wrote:you can buy all of fishys mods since he's toning his down . snag his longer control arms!

No bites on trades for my tires... and I've been too busy to actively market anything. Pulling everything out of it brought my mileage up a bit. Guess we'll see what happens.

by **the_asian_TB** » Sat Feb 04, 2012 4:50 pm

what did you pull out fishy?

by **fishsticks** » Sat Feb 04, 2012 4:52 pm

the_asian_TB wrote:what did you pull out fishy?

The gear from the back.

by **the_asian_TB** » Sat Feb 04, 2012 7:06 pm

you pulled out your 4:10s? so whatre you at now?

by **djthumper** » Sat Feb 04, 2012 7:20 pm

No all of his equipment that was stored back there.

by **the_asian_TB** » Sat Feb 04, 2012 7:23 pm

ha! whoops :facepalm:

still a sad world that fishy is toning his tb down.

by **MK-voy** » Sat Feb 04, 2012 8:12 pm

the suspension i mentioned before + 3inch body lift. what should be done with the front suspension: maybe new bilstein hd coilover with 88 or 89 and 2.5 spacer ....??????

by **MK-voy** » Sun Feb 05, 2012 6:09 am

reversing UCA's

by **navigator** » Sun Feb 05, 2012 10:06 am

Fishsticks' build lists pretty much everything, read it carefully.
He has links to many of his mods as well.

Anything you don't understand about his build just ask.

Reversing the UCAs, yes you need to if you want to get it aligned and keep the top ball joint in a decent angle.

by **HARDTRAILZ** » Sun Feb 05, 2012 1:32 pm

I can fit 35s and have. I can mall crawl 36s and have.

Marks new kit with 88 springs and Bilstien HD up front. You will have to do 89s or find some used 88s because them and 87s cant be found...

Rear I have marks spacer. The 2 inch Japanese coils. 1/2 inch longer control arms. adjustable panhard bar. Shitty BDS shocks.

by **MK-voy** » Sun Feb 05, 2012 4:58 pm

but what about fox 2.0 98224719 this is a lifted 2inch tahoe shock is it better then BDS #95619??? did any one tried before?????

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