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33" X 12.5" Will They Fit ???

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26 Apr 2012 22:55 #38714 by Mud_Muppet
Help guys been offered some 33x12.50 Adventuro M/Ts, and was wondering if they would fit,

Ive got ORA 4.5 lift kit,
I know id need a rocklobster or lower,
Some wider archs possibly Defender,
Would i need Spacers ??

but would they fit or am i just dreaming, i hear along the lines id have to trim the front body mount behind the headlight ??

any advise would be much appreated,

Cheers in advance Dan

2001 Red Tin Top,
4.5 inch ORA lift kit,
Pro Comp steering damper
Kap Winch Bumper,
White Weller offset Rims with 30" Insa Turbo Special Tracks,
CB Radio,
Stripped Interia
Roof Rack with 4 front Wipac,
Rear Wipac recovery Lights
.....Plenty more on its way !!!!

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27 Apr 2012 06:09 #38717 by adamjimny
Replied by adamjimny on topic Re: 33" X 12.5" Will They Fit ???
To trim body mounts you would have to strengthen them....they will catch slightly otherwise.

Why you want tires that wide? In my experience wide tires are bad in mud as they stay up on sliperry parts where as narrow ones dig in a grip really well.

33's require alot of work and stong chance of snapping half shafts...cvs etc (could really do to change axles for 33 + above)

Gearing needed is 5.1 or ideally 6.5

Its alot easier cheaper and more sensible to go for 31's

Question you need to ask is why you want 33's and whats the car used for?

Alot of people 'get the tires cheap' and make them fit then regret it.....you need to mod it to suit what you want it for. Iv got tires that measure 33 and its possibly the worst thing iv ever driven on the road and couldnt drive it daily....shocking mpg and top speed of 60mph (very scary)! But 31's are bear-able on and off road

Whats the car used for?

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27 Apr 2012 07:54 #38723 by darthloachie
Replied by darthloachie on topic Re: 33" X 12.5" Will They Fit ???
ORA had one on 33s - they had a 4.5" lift and a 2" body lift

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27 Apr 2012 07:58 #38725 by reaper
Replied by reaper on topic Re: 33" X 12.5" Will They Fit ???
have a word with sponnie he runs that size , but as Adam says there is slot of work involved .
he has custom wide arches and a 6.1 lobster and is looking at hd shafts etc

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30 Apr 2012 11:41 #38987 by Dorfl
Replied by Dorfl on topic Re: 33" X 12.5" Will They Fit ???
Currently running 33" x 12.5" MT Baja MTZ's :laugh:

haven't broken any axles / shafts (yet) though it is on its 3rd transfer case :angry:

Defender arches
2" body lift
6" Tough dog suspension kit
Chopped guards

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30 Apr 2012 19:13 #39023 by suzuki jimny fella
Replied by suzuki jimny fella on topic Re: 33" X 12.5" Will They Fit ???
any pics B)

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01 May 2012 10:05 #39059 by Dorfl

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01 May 2012 19:20 #39096 by suzuki jimny fella
Replied by suzuki jimny fella on topic Re: 33" X 12.5" Will They Fit ???
nice B)

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01 May 2012 21:20 #39115 by Sponnie
Replied by Sponnie on topic Re: 33" X 12.5" Will They Fit ???
I wish I could give you loads of input but the mods were dont before I bought the truck. Nick who previously owned the truck said that you defo needed the 2" body lift on top of the ORA 4.5 lift.

A Rocklobster is a must and lots of arch trimming :P

I'd agree about the Mud on steep hills. But it goes pretty much everywhere else I want it to go on the Baja Claws. Road driving is livable for short journeys and weekend runs only.

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01 May 2012 21:35 #39117 by Smoggy
Replied by Smoggy on topic Re: 33" X 12.5" Will They Fit ???
Thats why ive just bought 2'' bodylift spacers in addition to my ORA 4.5'' lift. Hoping this is enough for the 33'' shod insa turbos im about to get next week. Sponnie are you running a 4.1 rocklobster if so do you think its low enough for your 33s. Worried about the mud issue now, i think should be okay with front and rear arbs in assistance.

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02 May 2012 09:02 #39126 by Sponnie
Replied by Sponnie on topic 33" X 12.5" Will They Fit ???
Nick says its a 4.1 transfer box and it seems to be perfect for the road and offroad. Your never going to get more than 60+ without thrashing it though.

I don't think you will have issues in the mud with INSA turbos. I have done 4 different pay n' play days and not got stuck yet.

Be careful if you go Arb as with all the stress you will be putting on the Cv's and half shafts with the lower box and massive wheels may push them over the edge. Think about saving up for Uprated components when they become more cost effective.

Cheers.

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02 May 2012 13:20 #39139 by Smoggy
Replied by Smoggy on topic Re: 33" X 12.5" Will They Fit ???
The sj axles my arbs are coupled to are chromoly 4340 steel. I bought them off gazwell. See garrys competition trayback post. He was running 33s no problems but sold em to me cos he dropped in a vitara2.5 V6!

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