S.S. Minnow Build Thread

Even if the 35's fit, you'll probably feel like you're pulling a trailer with those 4.56's. It will be a good experiment to see how much more clearance you need, but I doubt you'd enjoy driving it outside of 4LO. 33's will likely get you just about anywhere you plan to go.
 
33 or 35's

When I had the OME on I was running 265/75/16 and the would because of the offset on the wheels put spacers on and problem solved but you my friend will have a bit more room due to the BJ spacers. Speedo was dead on with 4:56. I think 33's with 4:56 would be perfect but 35 like Bob said might be a bit much for 4:56. I currently running 5:29 with 33's and thinking about 35's will make it dead on. But whatever you choose it will look badd ass. Nice you have a Set loaners to try on for fitment first.
 
He might actually have less room because of the balljoint spacers - it depends on what backspace he's running. The balljoint spacer pushes the control arm up towards the sidewall of the tire, so he'll need lots of backspace or a narrow tire. The spacers I'm running are the reason I'm getting a 255/85 (33x10) instead of a 285/75 (33x11.5).
 
So took a break from the no start issue to install the ball joint spacers, extended break lines and the rest of the lift.

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New OME shocks and Ball Joint spacers

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Lift kit is done as well as a new battery box from Summit Racing, extended brake lines from trail Gear and I don't think I mentioned it, but I also installed a new OME steering stabilizer as well.

Ran over to SV Dude's house and stole his old tires. 35 x 12.5 x 15 Mickey Thompson Baja Claws. They fit like a glove with room to spare. Now I just need to drive them around and see how well I can even push them.

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BEFORE!

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AFTER!!!

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35s look good, nice and meaty. Have fun driving around in 4lo until you regear, though. :D

I like it better without the rack, too. That thing makes it look like some kinda deranged red snail.
 
Wow

All I got is Fawking Nice! Looks good, now let see what those 4:56 can do. Hopefully soon I will start my own build thread. Congrats FOG looks really goood.... Did you ever install the torsion bars?
 
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KidVermicious said:
That looks really tall, the OME springs and balljoint spacers is all you've got on there?
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Don't forget the optical illusion created by the black bedliner--it makes the fenderwells and space look much bigger than they really are. Bill, the truck looks SOOO much better with those big meats on there! Get that geariing swapped and slap those puppies on for good!
 
mpleitez said:
All I got is Fawking Nice! Looks good, now let see what those 4:56 can do. Hopefully soon I will start my own build thread. Congrats FOG looks really goood.... Did you ever install the torsion bars?
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On the list. Now that I have a little more work room, I should get them in soon.

Engine is running a little rough. I think I screwed up the TPS messing with it. She's idling fine, but starts to backfire and sputter when I give it gas.
 
So she is running rough, but I will work on that. Even though she is running rough, she pushes those 35's around town no problem. I'm going to drive it to work today to get a better idea. There's a little offroad area right by my work so I might play just a little to see even more.
 
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