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Re: suzuki steve's 410 build
Posted: Wed Jun 26, 2013 12:27 pm
by ScottieJ
I'm just saying that 31s can look small with virtual lift and as Steve doesn't want to run large tyres on his Sj that it might look a bit odd with a virtual lift, just posted my pic as an example of small tyres and virtual lift (the yjs only give 1" lift with my set up)
The 235s that we had on this SJ worked out as 29x9.25" and I think they would look tiny if the SJ had virtual lift.
Re: suzuki steve's 410 build
Posted: Wed Jun 26, 2013 12:52 pm
by suzukisteve
ah now im doubting the vl! ok ok so weld her up as standard and go from there? at least I won't be cutting up a good front clip. I can always to a inch lift of so at a later date as the front springs are starting to look a little flat
ok I need a battle plan!..
Re: suzuki steve's 410 build
Posted: Wed Jun 26, 2013 1:10 pm
by dndnk
Id stick with the vl if you got to cut out rust anyway going a few more inches makes no odds , that way you can fit bigger rubber without the expense of lifting it another way
Re: suzuki steve's 410 build
Posted: Wed Jun 26, 2013 3:23 pm
by dan_2k_uk
Whats putting you off?
Re: suzuki steve's 410 build
Posted: Wed Jun 26, 2013 3:42 pm
by suzukisteve
the thought of it lookin a bit silly without the bigger tyres on I think. to be honest tho the thought of completely obliterating any rust is more appealing
Re: suzuki steve's 410 build
Posted: Wed Jun 26, 2013 8:06 pm
by Jordi
Go VL Steve.
A mild VL would probably look ok with standard spings and 30" tyres. I think most of us took quite a bit off to fit 31s.
31s with tired standard springs
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31s with VL and +1.5" springs
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33s with VL and +1.5" springs
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(OK, just an excuse to post some 33" pics)
Re: suzuki steve's 410 build
Posted: Wed Jun 26, 2013 8:13 pm
by turbo-tom
Jordi wrote:(OK, just an excuse to post some 33" pics)
Was waiting for a 33 picture when i was looking at them!
go vitual lift steve! you will only regret it if you dont!
Re: suzuki steve's 410 build
Posted: Wed Jun 26, 2013 8:23 pm
by Jordi
Thought i'd oblige Tom. Just gotta show steve the potential for VL.
I always said 31s would be enough for me. Guess i was wrong.
Re: suzuki steve's 410 build
Posted: Wed Jun 26, 2013 9:35 pm
by suzukisteve
ok back to vl then. so I was thinkin, if I were to cut away from the top of the inner arch and go straight out if you follow?
so basically the arch would be the hight of the highest point if the inner arch. obviously id have to take some out of the bulkhead and maybe the sills to keep it all the same size. but would that generally be a good way to go about it?
also, sorry about all the questions, what would I do about the supports in the engine bay that go from the top the arch to the inner wing? just reattach after?
Re: suzuki steve's 410 build
Posted: Wed Jun 26, 2013 9:41 pm
by Jordi
I pretty much did that. I cut out around the bottom of the indent. Those supports aren't really needed.
I then welded a new plate in to the remaining arch and brought it out past the wing enough to cover the tyre.
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