GX550 Aftermarket Wheel & Tire Thread (6 Viewers)

[ljn21]

New wheels put on two days ago.

TE37SB 18x8.5 +22
275/70r18 KO3
MT64 w standard load coil springs front and rear
I have 4 5-gallon jugs of water and 4 oem overtrail wheels in the cargo area to level it out.

Anyone that has the MT64 kit, if you aren't adding any weight how did you fix your rake? These kits were made for the lc250 & GX550. Problem is the LC250 has a 2-300 pound battery over the rear axle to level it out. My rake with the empty cargo area is about 1.5-1.75 inches.

Do you have a shot down the side showing how flush/how much poke you have with the offset and 275’s?

 

[IntrinoX/BBO]

Do you have a shot down the side showing how flush/how much poke you have with the offset and 275’s?

Do you have an OT?
Are you looking into TE37s?

PM me - happy to help.

 

[DJ’s Sled]

New wheels put on two days ago.

TE37SB 18x8.5 +22
275/70r18 KO3
MT64 w standard load coil springs front and rear
I have 4 5-gallon jugs of water and 4 oem overtrail wheels in the cargo area to level it out.

Anyone that has the MT64 kit, if you aren't adding any weight how did you fix your rake? These kits were made for the lc250 & GX550. Problem is the LC250 has a 2-300 pound battery over the rear axle to level it out. My rake with the empty cargo area is about 1.5-1.75 inches.

My MT64 kit includes adjustable front struts..that you / your installer dials in during installation to gain or set or eliminate the front rake you want. It’s not a day-to-day or per trip adjustment - but it’s adjustable to accommodate future, heavier setups: say, adding a future front bumper (or rear bumper) or more weight up top (RTT), etc.

In my case we intentionally dialed in a bit (1”.. I don’t know) of front rake to accommodate adding my camping trailer onto the hitch, and extra gear in the back during camping trips.

 

[OCGX550]

Do you have a shot down the side showing how flush/how much poke you have with the offset and 275’s?

Just got home. I will take some photos tomorrow while the sun it out so you can see the poke, but this offset is aggressive. This setup gives the most poke possible without any rubbing or having to remove anything under normal driving conditions and reversing with the steering turned at full lock. Still not sure if I would rub at full articulation while offroading, but so far no rub at all.

 

[OCGX550]

My MT64 kit includes adjustable front struts..that you / your installer dials in during installation to gain or set or eliminate the front rake you want. It’s not a day-to-day or per trip adjustment - but it’s adjustable to accommodate future, heavier setups: say, adding a future front bumper (or rear bumper) or more weight up top (RTT), etc.

In my case we intentionally dialed in a bit (1”.. I don’t know) of front rake to accommodate adding my camping trailer onto the hitch, and extra gear in the back during camping trips.

I am aware of the six perch clip preload adjustment positions. ARB ships the front struts at the highest perch setting, which is intended to provide about 3 inches of lift. I called the installation shop yesterday to confirm which setting was used during installation, and they told me it was set at the highest position. They also asked me to bring the truck in on Tuesday so they can confirm it in person.


I should also note that I have the Dr. KDSS BOTCK installed. After the MT64 kit was installed, I measured from the ground to the midpoint of each panhard bar bolt and found a 3.5-inch difference side to side. Based on that measurement, Dr. KDSS advised that the standard correction bracket was the appropriate choice. The panhard bar is now nearly level, with only about a half-inch difference between the mounting bolt heights from the ground.

 

[OCGX550]

Do you have a shot down the side showing how flush/how much poke you have with the offset and 275’s?

 

[incognito.gx]

Not bad! Some NYTOP Fender Flares would look good with that setup