i just put on my body lift this weekend(wasn't as bad as i thought it would be) it looks awesome but there is is one problem my 33inch tires look really small. now i know that a 35in tire is the max that you can put on these IFS rigs and i know that Indy4x sells 5.38's pretty much for zu's with 35 inch tires but i was wanting some input on guys that run 35's with stock gears. THANX

What do you have? The 4 or 6 cyl? I wouldnt think it would be TOO bad. Still, I would rather upgrade the gears. BUT first thing first...we gotta see some pics!! <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Chris

ooops... sorry i got a v6, i think i will probably have to get the gears cuz it's doggy with the 33's and the lower gears will reduce the stress on the clutch from a stop to a go, im trying to get a digital camera so i can post you guys some pics

I'd get the gears!

I ran 35's on my Rodeo w/ the stock 4.30's and 3.2L SOHC... and those 35's turned it into a pig. lagged considerably climbing the hills, struggling to stay with the flow of traffic. Good thing i only ran them for about a month or i wouldn't have been able to stand it much longer.

-Rob

well i think i'll take your advice and get the gears$$$$$$$$$$ cuz if u got a 3.2 and was laggin i don't think my 2.8 will stand up to the challenge

I've got 35's and stock gears , It's not as bad as you would think the only time that I had a problem is driving up mountain roads, I can still do donuts on dirt <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />. I'm going to get 5.38's in the very near future. I'd say go with the 35's until you are able to get 5.38's, again it's not that BAD!!!!! <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

how is the strain on the clutch with your stock gears? there is this kid i know that has a big sas and soa trooper with like 38 14.50 tires on it and he really has to ride the clutch from a stop to a go. oh yeah he has a stock drivetrain and a stock 2.8

its not to bad... we still beat every body off the line at red lights( even though there not racing). I have over 270,000 miles on my 2.8L. don't get me wrong, you notice a difference <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" />, but it is not to bad <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />. on a good road we can run a 80mph all day....the gas mileage sucks , but it looks reay good. we beat jeeps that had lke $20,000 worth of aftermarket parts, the other dat at paragon. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

well i have been running 35's for about two months now and the only disadvantage is gas, and the up hill experience. not bad for a 2.6. other than that, my truck looks too cool with them on for me to take them off <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/coolg.gif" alt="" />.

Well let me ask 2 questions. First, have you introduced him to this board? If not, well then at least get us some pictures and get him on board. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Steve