1984 Rampage Rebuild - Project R'age

[Vigo]

With tiny tires, changes like that are huge. <2" doesn't sound like a lot on paper but 'proportionally' that is the same amount of difference between a 35" and 39" tire. Looks-wise it is a big deal and this truck is all about the look. Make sure and post pics!!

[2.216VTurbo]

The 235/40 is 1.85" shorter than the 50 @ 40psi on the rim with no weight on it. Both are 9.25" wide, which is 1.8" wider than the 205 that was rubbing so I need to clearance 2" and roll the outer fender a hair or 2

Hey Drop, why not start a new thread to showcase what you're gonna be doing with this project This one is old and too long for anyone who *doesn't* own your truck to read all the way thru I know I'd read along to follow your project

[90droptop]

Hey Drop, why not start a new thread to showcase what you're gonna be doing with this project This one is old and too long for anyone who *doesn't* own your truck to read all the way thru I know I'd read along to follow your project

Will do sir,

[83scamp]

The 235/40 is 1.85" shorter than the 50 @ 40psi on the rim with no weight on it. Both are 9.25" wide, which is 1.8" wider than the 205 that was rubbing so I need to clearance 2" and roll the outer fender a hair or 2

Remember this truck is only 2300 lbs. You run 40 psi in those tires, and the centers will be bald in short order. I'd only run 32 psi max. Probably only run 30 in the rear. There is no weight in the back of these trucks.

[Jetmugg]

Just as a basis of comparison, my Rampage is running 165/50/15's on the front, and 185/55/15's on the back. Obviously, your Rampage and mine are not set up the same, but in my mind, the tire sizes you are talking about are quite large for a Rampage's wheelwells. Also, if you remove that spacer block from the rear axle "flip", the axle will no longer be centered front-to-rear in the wheelwell. This phenomena is caused by the angle of the spring at the location where the axle is bolted.

[Nemesismachine]

Any chance the pictures are still available? I can host them if need be.