Agree, that is why I have the 11" Explorer's on the Currie 60 in the rear and PS Z36 kit on the Currie 44 in the front. This is my first TJ build, not my first wheeler build. All I am asking about is if anyone has any luck on upgrading the knuckles, if i needed advice on brakes I would have asked.
TJ outer knuckle upgrade
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Agree, that is why I have the 11" Explorer's on the Currie 60 in the rear and PS Z36 kit on the Currie 44 in the front. This is my first TJ build, not my first wheeler build. All I am asking about is if anyone has any luck on upgrading the knuckles, if i needed advice on brakes I would have asked.
For the record, rear Explorer disc brakes are identical to TJ rear disc brakes and there is no increased stopping ability over the drum brakes, by design.
Looks like the Interco Irok Radial in 39.5 x 13.50 x 15 (purely a somewhat educated guess though)
It is a typical size on light Toyota pickups with anemic motors. The learning curve is going to be steep on this one
The differences in toyota vs domestic builds really show how going lightweight help in all areas.
So run 42" IROK Bias ply. and now all the keyboard warriors should be jumping on to tell me how dumb that is. Here is the deal, I have been running 42's for a long time and as long as you no the limits the 44 is just fine, just don't pin it to win it. The 44 front replacement parts are a whole lot cheaper than the front 60's. and the motor is not anemic, it is a 4.7 S&J Stroker backed up with a built 32RH, and an ATLAS. like I said this is not my first build and it only is on the trails, I know my rig, I built it and I will put my money where my mouth is anytime. In fact KOE is on the 16th of November, I will be up there and gladly compete with anyone. Hope to see any haters up there on the mountain.
So which is it? You tell us you don't have any experience with tj's but you are an expert on the uses of 42's.
It doesn't matter to us. you'll find out pretty fast how those 42's work out on jeep axles. The failure points are well documented. The posturing and name calling isn't helping you learn anything.
42's are 42's no matter the rig you are running unless you are sitting on front and rear one tons or maybe a Busted Knuckle rig sitting in your garage. chromoly axles do just fine with 42's and its even better when you throw a pair of RCV's with them. I have ran this rig multiple times on different terrain including rock gardens and climbs with no issues. It is all about the way you drive the rig. All I was asking was about was if anyone had found upgraded knuckles, if I wanted opinions about my rig I would have asked. Opinions are like assholes, everybody has one!
You indicated that this is your first TJ build, and you have previously built Toyota stuff - which we have said is very different. You are getting good advice here, but choosing to blow it off.
Yes, you only asked about knuckles. Asked and answered. If you run 42’s on 44’s behind a 4.7, the knuckle is the least of the problems.
There are no haters here, just a bunch of guys with a lot of experience on this platform. Take our advice in the spirit in which it is given, or not.
It is a guess, let's put the pitchforks and torches away until we know for sure. That said, if they "are" that size, the good news is they don't have enough traction down here to break much.
It is a guess, let's put the pitchforks and torches away until we know for sure. That said, if they "are" that size, the good news is they don't have enough traction down here to break much.
42’s. Pitchforks and torches at the ready…
42’s. Pitchforks and torches at the ready…
Rules of decorum dictate a 4" margin of error in all good faith remote tire size guesses. Everyone calm down.
As someone with just a super cool grocery getter, when are we entering the territory of needing stronger knuckles? What starts breaking?
After seeing pics of your hairy paws I think you're good. Now if you had hands like this maybe?
It is a guess, let's put the pitchforks and torches away until we know for sure. That said, if they "are" that size, the good news is they don't have enough traction down here to break much.
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