1" lift? '03...

[marcusearlt]

Hey guys, I could use some input please. I'm trying to get some extra clearance for 31"s on my 2003 Pathy. I've seen some options for 2" from a couple places but they seemed a little expensive for my virtually non-existent budget. Anybody know anything about coil spacers? Could they work all the way around? I am just really open to any and all advice at this point. No rush though, I want to explore some options before I do anything; if I do anything. I love my Pathy; I just think she would be happier with a little growth spurt. Thanks dudes...

Edited January 20, 2012 by marcusearlt

[devonianwalk]

Please post a pic of your Pathy so that we can better assist you mang!

 

There are some members here that are running the 31's with stock suspensions. The biggest issue that you will run into will be on the front wheels. The taller tires will rub the plastic wheel well shrouds (behind the front bumper) when you try to turn your steering wheel "full lock". That can be remidied by either cutting the "rub" areas or, you can use a heat gun and reform the shroud by pressing it towards the bumper. The other possible issue will be with the clearance of the top inside corner of the tire and the lower spring perch on your strut assembly (this is where the lift helps). If you are running stock wheels you have the option to purchase 1" wheel spacers to "pull" the tire away from the strut. That would be your cheapest option.

 

 

 

Would someone running stock suspension and 31's please chime in and correct me if I'm wrong?

[marcusearlt]

Sounds about right, thanks for the advice. I think I'm just going to settle with some 245/70r17 (30.5) and some Old Man Emu ".5 springs. Even if I keep the stock wheels, I don't think I'll need wheel spacers with that setup. This should be plenty for my needs.

[Rick13]

I ran 30.7" BFG AT's on stock 16x7 rims for 3 years. They cleared the strut fine. I did however get tire rub in the wheel well (at full lock in reverse and at full lock when full compressed) and I was running the 2" AC lift. I can imaging that running a similar size tire on stock backspaced rims with no lift might produced more clearance issues than I dealt with.

 

You could look at the NX4 strut spacers to get the extra 1" up front. ???

Edited January 20, 2012 by Rick13

[marcusearlt]

Alright, thanks for the feedback. Tomorrow I will picking up from the post office the OME .5" springs, LD in the front and MD in the rear. Hopefully this will give me some much needed back bone when towing my boats around. Last week I was hauling my 14' jon boat and my hitch, even with 2" drop turned upside down, was ridiculously close to the ground! Unacceptable my friends... I do have some extra weight in the rear though, a box for a single sub w/amp and random tools, I'm guesstimating 75lbs (plus aftermarket hitch). Steven at Rugged Rocks took care of all the questions and made the order a real pleasure. Now it's off to Harbor Freight for a spring compressor and safety glasses. Tires as soon as taxes come in. Any suggestions for tire brands?

[erathge]

Any suggestions for tire brands?

 

Post pics once you get it all installed, i don't think ive ever personally seen any pictures of anyone with the LD front springs.. And for tires, will you be driving in the snow? Do you want AT's, MT's, or just street tires?