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ChevyMan0784
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| 01/11/2008 12:28 PM |
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| Hey guys, I need to know weath |
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*Guns dont kill people, but they sure help!!
*98% OF AMERICANS SAY 'OH S**t' BEFORE GOING IN THE DITCH ON A ICEY ROAD.
THE OTHER 2% ARE FROM ALASKA, AND THEY SAY, 'HOLD MY BEER AND WATCH THIS |
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SnoMan
Lift & Lockers
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| 01/11/2008 2:58 PM |
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| The brakes are the problem for clearance. You could try to install smaller brakes but why would you want too with 42 inch tires?
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webby4x4
Forum Admin, Magazine Editor
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| 01/11/2008 4:06 PM |
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They'll clear - I did it on my '74 Chevy 1 ton with a front D60. I had to take a lot of metal off, but it cleared. I ran it that way for another couple of years without problems, but I always wondered if the brake caliper would snap or not. I did it because I couldn't afford 16" rims at the time.
I don't recommend it for safety reasons, but it will clear.
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Rick Webster
Editor, 4X4REVIEW.COM - A Tork Media, Inc. Publication
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ChevyMan0784
Lift & Lockers
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| 01/11/2008 4:14 PM |
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| Yea, I wont be driving it on the freeway or anything. It is offroad only. That is what I have been hearing, that you can grind the calipers down. I have just noticed that here in AK that 42s are cheaper in 15in rim pattern as opposed to 16in or bigger. Its not like I cant always get new calipers when I get a sweet deal on some new tires and wheels. Thanks guys. |
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gimmie fuel gimmie fire gimmie that which I desire-James Hetfield
*Never give an Irish man good cause for revenge.
*Guns dont kill people, but they sure help!!
*98% OF AMERICANS SAY 'OH S**t' BEFORE GOING IN THE DITCH ON A ICEY ROAD.
THE OTHER 2% ARE FROM ALASKA, AND THEY SAY, 'HOLD MY BEER AND WATCH THIS |
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webby4x4
Forum Admin, Magazine Editor
Rock Star
Posts:2375
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| 01/11/2008 8:48 PM |
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The metal on the calipers are VERY thick, so there should be plenty of metal left when you're done.
For what it's worth, when I did it, I would take some metal off, then test fit the tire. I just kept doing that until it didn't rub anymore.
I did notice that when I was racing around (off-road of course) and jumping my truck, that it would rub - the rim would flex a bit. As such, I ground a bit more off of the calipers and all was fine.
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Rick Webster
Editor, 4X4REVIEW.COM - A Tork Media, Inc. Publication
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'74 FJ40 Land Cruiser
"Measure once, cut twice" |
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ChevyMan0784
Lift & Lockers
Posts:699
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| 01/12/2008 4:52 PM |
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| Yep. That sounds right! That is what I did with my D44 and it worked good. Thanks for the help guys. I just wanted to know if it would be the same deal for the D60 as it is for the D44. I just did alot of work to my rig, I dont think I have showed ya'll pics of my shortbed lately. I will be sure to do so here soon. I chopped the bed down to the body line above the wheel well. Welded up my roll bar and made a spare tire carrier on it. Cut out the front fenders and competition cut the rear. And I am going to be adding a snorkel very soon. Then its all about beefing up the chassis and doing some skid plates. |
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gimmie fuel gimmie fire gimmie that which I desire-James Hetfield
*Never give an Irish man good cause for revenge.
*Guns dont kill people, but they sure help!!
*98% OF AMERICANS SAY 'OH S**t' BEFORE GOING IN THE DITCH ON A ICEY ROAD.
THE OTHER 2% ARE FROM ALASKA, AND THEY SAY, 'HOLD MY BEER AND WATCH THIS |
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primetimek5
Lift & Lockers
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| 01/12/2008 4:55 PM |
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| yes, they will work. grind away |
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webby4x4
Forum Admin, Magazine Editor
Rock Star
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| 01/12/2008 4:58 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by ChevyMan0784
Yep. That sounds right! That is what I did with my D44 and it worked good. Thanks for the help guys. I just wanted to know if it would be the same deal for the D60 as it is for the D44. I just did alot of work to my rig, I dont think I have showed ya'll pics of my shortbed lately. I will be sure to do so here soon. I chopped the bed down to the body line above the wheel well. Welded up my roll bar and made a spare tire carrier on it. Cut out the front fenders and competition cut the rear. And I am going to be adding a snorkel very soon. Then its all about beefing up the chassis and doing some skid plates.
Sweet! Can't wait to see the pictures.
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Rick Webster
Editor, 4X4REVIEW.COM - A Tork Media, Inc. Publication
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