tire fitment

[MudSlutt]

as of now im only running 39.5s and im wanting to move up to tractor tires, specifically the BKT 171 R1 13.6x26s. they are right at 50 inches. pretty cheap tires with an aggresive lug. i plan on putting 1 ton running gear under the truck but im going to put chromoly axles in them to beef them up. wont have a problem turning the tires because i have a stroker motor in the process of assembling it. so my question for you guys are, how much lift would be need to clear the 50s? i dont want it to tower of the tires. thanks in advance

[burl]

Depends on how much of a truck you want lol, or how much you want to cut, id say 22in leaves would do you just fine, and then some but if you want to cut 15-18in leaves would be ideal, IMO!

[MudSlutt]

thats what i was thinking around 20 inches. dont have a problem with getting the saw out. now i just have to find a place to get that big of springs. was thinking of a 4 link front and rear but dont really have time or money right now

[burl]

Ummm, a couple people on here have bought sets, ask around, look on the net, id just leaf spring it and call it a day 4link is to much work lol

[Boggerram87]

I Got 19" On My K5, Clears My 48x31's No Problem....53's Hit A Bit But With Some Trimming You Shouldnt Have Any Problems

[Boggerram87]

I Had Custom Springs Bent (The V Style Springs Not The Traditional U Shape) And It Was A Waste In My Opinion, First Time Out They Lost About 3" Of Lift, Thats Why My Rear Fenders Are Destroyed, Just Something To Think About

[MudSlutt]

so do you think 19" will clear the 50s? or go with about 20-22?

[Blazin40s]

Think that you would be better off with 2.5s if yer wantin to run R1s.  Snap crackle pop with one tons.

[MudSlutt]

i know, just hard finding 2.5s around me without taking a road trip.

[Blazin40s]

Axle shafts get pretty expensive for d60 fronts.... might wanna make that road trip.

[MudSlutt]

haha. seems like im going to have to. cant do to much riding sitting on the sideline.

[Boggerram87]

I Would Deffinatly Say Go With The 2.5's My 53's Are R1's And I Beat The Hell Outta Em And Aint Broke Em Yet, I Would Say You Would Prob Be Safe With 19", Trimming Would Very Minimal If Ya Had To Do Any, I Havent Done Any, My Fronts Clear Fine But My Suspension Is Really Stiff, It Was The Shaddy Rear Springs That Trashed My Rear Fenders, But 20-22" Wouldnt Hurt

[MUD KING]

Chromolys will probably hold if ya run a 14 bolt rear and 60 front and leave the 60 open. As far as lift, in my opinion, if ya are gonna use leaf springs, dont go over like 10 inch springs. Use body lift and drop the hangers if ya have to.

[MUD KING]

The front ring and pinion in the 60 is going to be your weak point.

[MudSlutt]

alright, good to know abut the chromoly axles. i was hoping it would work because it would be alot cheaper then getting a set of 2.5s. what would you suggest i do about the ring and pinion king?

[MudSlutt]

btw,,im extremely glad i found this site. so much more helpful people then chucks. sat around for 4 days with this question and still havent gotten a reply

[MUD KING]

alright, good to know abut the chromoly axles. i was hoping it would work because it would be alot cheaper then getting a set of 2.5s. what would you suggest i do about the ring and pinion king?

Nothin that i know about really to solve the 60 carrier issues. Thats why i went to 2.5's then to planets. I have seen that most of the 1 ton guys have now gone to a 14 bolt center chunk hybrided with aftermarket knuckles

[MUD KING]

The 14 bolt has a pinion support bearing that holds the pinion into the ring gear to prevent it from deflecting away from it. Because the gears are cut helicaly, the want to force themselves apart the more power you put to them!

[MUD KING]

Might want to think about giving LUKE from RED BARN CUSTOMS a call. He ships alot of remaned 2.5 axles all over the world, where they are hard to find. Guarantee you will be happier with a 2.5 axle and with it being a top loader, you will have alot less problems with driveshaft angles. Plus they already have a 6.72 gear in them. Just google RED BARN CUSTOMS, great guy and he will do everything he can to hook ya up, he is my parts guy that i rely on alot.

[marshall]

what vehicle?