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Originally Posted by kurtdb1
NICE CAMBER....
I love seeing people lifting the crap out of their pick-ups...those rear blocks sure are sturdy...
axle wrap is sooo much fun
one tap on a rear tire and you had better start checking your lugs...especially with 35s
question?....when people put all that extra rotating mass (35" tires and large rims) on thier trucks, do they usually also increase the rotor size and get new calipers and pads.............................................. ....no?.....didnt think so.
looks good though
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Gee, and from a guy with a SE Off Road too. Although the post was off-topic, someone should respond.
Yes, there is a right and wrong way to get lift, and if a rear spring lift is not out yet, or for guys with limited funds, blocks do the trick reasonably well, within limits, in the back. With respect, I don't see the problem with going up to 35's with our brakes.
I use my Armada for a lot of purposes. One is to tow a modded '77 CJ5 Jeep to the places I like to play with it in the dirt and mud. But the CJ can get there safely without being towed, and has for years. I just don't want a lot of street use to wear out the soft rubber on the off-road tires (see below).
The little CJ still has drum brakes front and rear. They aren't that big. It does have a four inch suspension lift (Skyjacker), pinion angle change on the rear axle, some custom articulating spring shackles on the back ( about 10 inches of extra droop articulation), a two inch body lift and it runs 36 inch Super Swampers on what many might consider "tiny" 15 inch rims. But lots of sidewall that way, good flex. Can really air them down. Extra skid plates everywhere. No ladder bars (that would hamper the off road clearance). I don't have any axle wrap problems. Lockers front and back. Lots of other mods. Been running for over 10 years with these mods. No problems.
If a modest lift for my Armada comes out that will address the independent rear and its air bladder, self leveling shocks (probably a long way off), I'd like to put two more inches of tire diameter into play with 35's. I think the brakes would be adequate.
Just thought the post was a little harsh and off topic. Just a personal opinion. Others may disagree.