LARGEONE
Rising Sun Member
I’m jonesing for the City Racer 16” w hubcaps. Just way better tire sizes for 16….if you’re into the tall skinnies like I want.
Minnesota 40
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what size are you thinking? And are you going to go with new tires, or something more old school?
something like this would look so awesome, IMO... https://www.cokertire.com/tires/sta-traxion-700-15.html
but I know you're no stranger to bias ply.. just leave off the valve stems!
LARGEONE
Rising Sun Member
Thanks for posting these Tim. I wonder how tall these are mounted? 29"? 30"?
EDIT: Never mind....it says 30"...missed that!
They are exactly the look that I like on the 40, but I wonder if they would look weird with the "light load" OME springs which give a 2" lift or so? That would be my only concern with these tires is whether they would just look too small? I need to find more pics of these mounted w FJ4X.
EDIT: Never mind....it says 30"...missed that!
They are exactly the look that I like on the 40, but I wonder if they would look weird with the "light load" OME springs which give a 2" lift or so? That would be my only concern with these tires is whether they would just look too small? I need to find more pics of these mounted w FJ4X.
MDH33
Hard Core 4+
Actually ordered my OME setup from Cruiser Outfitters today! I like those tires a lot Tim! But, yeah, they're not available in anything bigger than 30ish on 15 inch rims.
I saw this 40 with the bigger firestone super tractions and love it, but pretty sure they are nla.
(Lots of weirdness & wrong parts going on with that 40, but I still like it)
Been hunting for super swamper 32x10.50r15 tsl radials for stock rims, but they are unavailable right now everywhere. 4wheel parts has a couple, but not a full set.
Going to focus on axle service, brakes and lift for now. Maybe tires will be easier to find in a month or 2?
I saw this 40 with the bigger firestone super tractions and love it, but pretty sure they are nla.
(Lots of weirdness & wrong parts going on with that 40, but I still like it)
Been hunting for super swamper 32x10.50r15 tsl radials for stock rims, but they are unavailable right now everywhere. 4wheel parts has a couple, but not a full set.
Going to focus on axle service, brakes and lift for now. Maybe tires will be easier to find in a month or 2?
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These are the tires I put on my flattie. I did a lot of searching. Picked these because they are radials.
LARGEONE
Rising Sun Member
Exactly why I eventually want 16s w stock hubcaps like City Racer sells.
MDH33
Hard Core 4+
Those look good Matt. But What's a flattie? 
Mine is a '53 Willys CJ3A.Those look good Matt. But What's a flattie?
rover67
Rising Sun Member
Mine is a ‘52 M38 (military version of the cj3a)!!!
This is Matt’s WillyThose look good Matt. But What's a flattie?
Andy is fondling it. 😁😂
MDH33
Hard Core 4+
Getting ready to tear into the axles and suspension on the 40. Got my care packages from Cruiser Outfitters this week!
One concern I have is; will this thing fit in my garage with the OME lift and bigger (32") tires? Anyone have a 40 with a hardtop and a similar setup that could measure roof height? My garage door is around 80".
One concern I have is; will this thing fit in my garage with the OME lift and bigger (32") tires? Anyone have a 40 with a hardtop and a similar setup that could measure roof height? My garage door is around 80".
I have no leg to stand on, but you should be fine. My old mini truck was on 37’s and 4” lift and I had about 3/4” to 1” between roof and garage door
rover67
Rising Sun Member
We have 7’ doors and the 40 with OME light and 31’s is tight but it fits…
MDH33
Hard Core 4+
Yikes, I might have to take the top off or air down to get in and out. Marco, can you throw a level on your roof and measure exact height? I could go 31's if it makes a difference.
Trying to talk Kim into letting me rebuild a bigger better garage. Or move somewhere with a bigger better garage...
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MDH33
Hard Core 4+
Stock 40 rear spring next to ome light duty spring.
What's the 40 look like before and after?
MDH33
Hard Core 4+
Still working on it! It's been awhile since I did a 40 lift, and it's been 90 degrees out and humid in my tiny crappy garage. Couple hours at a time is all I can get this time of year. Will definitely post some before and after pics.
The 50+ year old parts came off surprisingly easy. Nothing badly rusted or bent. Underside of this 40 doesn't look like it was wheeled hard.
New parts from Cruiser Outfitters ready for assembly.
Still can see the yellow assembly paint in places on the undercarriage.
MDH33
Hard Core 4+
Finished up the lift today. Finally got the pesky steering stabilizer(s) off and everything bolted in and greased up. Rides nice and I don't feel like I'm in a low rider anymore.
Driveshafts were packed full of old grease. Couldn't compress them enough to re install, so pulled them apart and cleaned them up. Everything underneath has a thick layer of dirt/oil mix, so original paint has been preserved.
Need to get rid of the old chevy wheels and 29" hankook snow tires. I fit through my garage doors with 4 inches to spare after the lift, so I think 31's will be no problem.
Driveshafts were packed full of old grease. Couldn't compress them enough to re install, so pulled them apart and cleaned them up. Everything underneath has a thick layer of dirt/oil mix, so original paint has been preserved.
Need to get rid of the old chevy wheels and 29" hankook snow tires. I fit through my garage doors with 4 inches to spare after the lift, so I think 31's will be no problem.
