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CJW8
Feb 25, 2014Explorer
My tires are very close to the I-beam frame and a single tire does rub the frame if the other tire on that side goes flat (or comes off). I am considering either 2 inch longer axles or new wheels that are offset to the outside one inch more.
By the way "flipping axles" is somewhat of a generic term. You can indeed flip the axles from the bottom of the spring stack to the top. If your axles are slightly bowed (they do this for strength) then the bow will be the wrong way and you'll loose the advantage gained. A better way would be to buy an axle over/under kit which I believe does require welding on a new spring pad. Only $50-55. one example
By the way "flipping axles" is somewhat of a generic term. You can indeed flip the axles from the bottom of the spring stack to the top. If your axles are slightly bowed (they do this for strength) then the bow will be the wrong way and you'll loose the advantage gained. A better way would be to buy an axle over/under kit which I believe does require welding on a new spring pad. Only $50-55. one example
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