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The rear springs were the deal breaker. The front coils are not really right for this application, the correct coils would make a world of difference, but I don't care that much right now (at least not before the end of this month), so that search will continue into the winter so I'm ready come next spring.Its not too terribly high. I think it'd be about perfect without the body lift. I assume you have your adjustable buckets as low as they'll go. How much adjustability do you have with them? I thought you'd be able to dial in the ride height a little better with the 4+ inches of adjustability![]()
One quick question though, maybe it's just the perspective of the picture but is the front axle wider than the rear?
Yes it is, and that's usually the case. A wider front track width helps with stability. The rear axles WMS-WMS is 67" and the front is 69", so it's only 1" per side.
Actually, that can reduce the stability, if the rear is narrower, it tends to "follow" the front axle better. This is especially true for low traction situations such as snow, rain and mud. On an off-road rig, it's less critical.I learn something new everyday. So theoretically swapping in a rear axle with the same width or wider as the front, would that help with stability even more or not make a difference?
Actually, that can reduce the stability, if the rear is narrower, it tends to "follow" the front axle better. This is especially true for low traction situations such as snow, rain and mud. On an off-road rig, it's less critical.
Yes it is, and that's usually the case. A wider front track width helps with stability. The rear axles WMS-WMS is 67" and the front is 69", so it's only 1" per side.
Hmm, interesting theory. Not to question it, but do you have any other info or real life applications to back that up? I would think a narrower track width (whether front or rear) would cause a vehicle to be less stable. Taken to the extreme, like a 3 wheeler.
Hmm, interesting theory. Not to question it, but do you have any other info or real life applications to back that up?