oh ya check craigslist. possible local deals on used or like new tires. save cash. 
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owenst7
1/2 ton status
What do you use the truck for and how serious in to this are you? If you like challenging yourself and/or you have friends with rigs that are separate from their DDs, I would say the cheapest and easiest long term route is to get a 60 under the front with as little detour as possible. 35s on 1 tons sucks and it's wasted money on tires if you're going to go bigger. I would spend money on permanent upgrades like rear suspension and bumpers/sliders(hilift point can be really nice even in the mud)/winch/engine crossmember/steering box reinforcement. Collect parts for the front suspension so you can do it while you've got the front axle out for the swap and do crossover/hydro assist while you're at it. I think that's the most efficient route to take so that you can wheel while you build and not spend money twice.
If you just want a fun capable truck that uses cheap tires, ignore what I said
. 35s on 1/2 tons will do most of the same stuff that 1 tons will do until you get in to big expensive not-so-streetable tire land. A 9.5" 14 bolt and a 10/44 front with a set of junkyard spare shafts will be a pretty versatile vehicle if it's coupled with an effective suspension and good steering.
Truthfully, a good 110V mig and a good grinder is more bang for your buck than just about anything. A guy that can weld decently can save a lot of money and do some really beneficial bartering for used tires, parts, etc. You're local jeep owners are probably just as clueless and overwhelmed by fabrication as they are everywhere lol. Hell, I got beer and a steak for welding laying a bead on a panhard mount that was not properly attached recently lol.
If you just want a fun capable truck that uses cheap tires, ignore what I said
. 35s on 1/2 tons will do most of the same stuff that 1 tons will do until you get in to big expensive not-so-streetable tire land. A 9.5" 14 bolt and a 10/44 front with a set of junkyard spare shafts will be a pretty versatile vehicle if it's coupled with an effective suspension and good steering.Truthfully, a good 110V mig and a good grinder is more bang for your buck than just about anything. A guy that can weld decently can save a lot of money and do some really beneficial bartering for used tires, parts, etc. You're local jeep owners are probably just as clueless and overwhelmed by fabrication as they are everywhere lol. Hell, I got beer and a steak for welding laying a bead on a panhard mount that was not properly attached recently lol.
The Pumpkinator
1/2 ton status
^^^^ Couldn't agree more on the squirt welder, having the capabilities to fab up your own body armor/accessories or even make repairs is priceless, you can end up saving hundreds if not thousands of $$$$ which means more money in your pocket to put towards your wants and needs. For example, my sliders only set me back $70, my front bumper was only $120, there is no comparison between pre-fabbed body armor and home brew when it comes down to the costs, plus your project(s) come out EXACTLY the way you wanted them to
However if your really itching for some new meats, I would say the KM2s are a fantastic choice, I got my 33x12.50s brand spankin' new for ~$1000 with a awesome warranty, also they are excellent on a DD, whisper quiet and long lasting
However if your really itching for some new meats, I would say the KM2s are a fantastic choice, I got my 33x12.50s brand spankin' new for ~$1000 with a awesome warranty, also they are excellent on a DD, whisper quiet and long lasting
jake77
Registered Member
ok i ordered tires, 35" km2 mud terrain, lots of good ideals in this thread, exactly what i was looking for, i will enjoy the rig with the new tires for a lil while, at the same time im saving for the shackle flip in the rear and some better springs in the front, hope fully better axles will drop in my lap while on the hunt, lots of old pickups laying around here in the west texas oil field
shovelbill80
1/2 ton status
what engine/trans/gear combo do you have.......you may just hate those heavy 35's for a while if your gearing isn't correct. fwiw.
jake77
Registered Member
this rig has a 350 with a 400 tranny stock transfer case and 303 gears if i remember right, i know it will be sluggish, i figure that that will be motivation to get axles. the tranny has been built pretty strong as well as youkon gears in the rear. i do use it as my dd but i have other things i could drive, i dont really give it too much hell right now, maybe some mud everynow and again or climb a little hill.
jake77
Registered Member
http://abilene.craigslist.org/pts/2346402792.html
speak of the devil, do these axles fit my blazer? (1980 K5) if so what would be a good price? im all warm inside now that i may have found new axles
speak of the devil, do these axles fit my blazer? (1980 K5) if so what would be a good price? im all warm inside now that i may have found new axles
Swanson52
1/2 ton status
The rear will fit if you move spring perches but that's it. Front is IFS so there's no axle up there that you can use.
jake77
Registered Member
skip it.
14 bolt full float 14ff will be stronger .
14 bolt full float 14ff will be stronger .
The reason actually is not what people would think:
supply and demand are the reason but it's what you sell more of that gets lower price, there are still way too many jeeps and smaller trucks with 15" tire running these sizes than 17" rims.
The more they manufacture of the same size the cheaper it gets for them.
16" tires have got to be the most expensive because very few truck had or even has them now so 17" tires will soon go down because more and more companies are using that size as standard now.
