New Tires and lift?

[Green Dragon]

Yeah, what Bob said.
That's what I did, the difference is that I went with the 33" BFG MTs. I actually have backed the torsion bars off about 4 turns, I think I'm still at 8 full turns on the bolts. I had to trim some cladding underneath the front edge of the front tire, and beat some of the sheet metal back at the rear of the front wheel well. Neither of these is noticable unless you really look for it. The springs go in pretty easy, a few hours for a non-mechanic.



Brian

Great action shot. probably one of the best photos ever.
What wheels do you have?

How do you keep your VX so clean on the trail?

Bob

[yal^]

Bob, it looks to me like this is just the begining of the trail LOL
There is a solid pavement right behind him. BBVX prolly just got off (the) road to show off...

Btw, independent4x.com has those coil springs. I got a set of them with 1'' spacers for my VX and I am very pleased with set up.
And to answer your next q'n Pigpen, no you do not need new set of shocks. Ours handle taller springs and cranked bars very well.

[Pigpen]

ok,now I have questions on the wheels, how much trouble to keep stock and what are the different makes of the 15" ers?

Thanks for all the help.

[yal^]

Assuming that you are taking your VX wheeling, save your stock wheels and get aftermarket 15".

To be honest I have no idea what's good out there. Whatever suits your taste. I noticed though, most of the 4x4 magazines always have advertisements on whole sets of wheels and tires. And they seem to be cheaper that getting set form local shop. Sometimes with free shipping too.

I wander why I didnt think about it when I was getting my set?

[Triathlete]

Pigpen,
Where are you at in Az? I am in Tucson and VCAMILO is in Phoenix. If you are in either of those areas we have both done the lift. If you need any assistance just let us know. Also having a meet in a few weeks if your interested!

[Pigpen]

I am now in Sierra Vista, but unfortunately I will be working at the time of the meet. I'll tell you though I am definately the only vehicross I have seen in a month or two,

[BBVX]

The rims in the pic were $5 each from a junkyard in PA (thanx Dave!), and they are 15x8. You definitely should get some cheapies, unless you aren't getting them for wheeling. The wider the rim, the wider the tire you can put on it, I know some people don't like the look of "skinny" tires.
I also use the stock tire/rim combo during the good weather months, and the MTs from Nov. thru Apr., then each set will last twice as long.(fingers crossed)

Brian