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IN2DEP

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Joined: Fri Nov 13, 2009 10:30 pm Posts: 739 Location: Hoppers Crossing
Vehicle: 95 Sierra Soft top
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 Posted: Mon Dec 06, 2010 2:03 am |
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Hey im just about to ring up for some rims and need a quick Answer, Ive read the post under nithe mine but its not what im looking for
What off set do i need ??
Im getting 15x7 sunnys and ive got (or doing soon) a SPOA conversion and ill be running 31" 10.5 wide
so whats the best offset for the sierra with a SPOA ??
Sorry dont need to be rude but just a quick answer would be good
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Fatzook

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Joined: Sat Oct 27, 2007 11:30 pm Posts: 14977 Location: The Hills
Vehicle: Vitara, NGV
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 Posted: Mon Dec 06, 2010 2:13 am |
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-125.
And why do you need/ want SPOA for 31's? Madness!!!
_________________ 2013 GV 1998 SV420 ute
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toiletduck
Joined: Tue Aug 17, 2010 5:02 am Posts: 266 Location: Melbourne
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 Posted: Mon Dec 06, 2010 2:33 am |
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I'm running -28 on mine, but that is on 33s.
Fatz is right, if you want to run 31s just chuck in a just_cruzin body lift kit and your away.
_________________ 95 Sierra, SPOA, 33 JT2s, 5.12s.
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JrZook
Joined: Tue Aug 08, 2006 11:30 pm Posts: 5517 Location: Holland Park
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Fatzook wrote: -125.
And why do you need/ want SPOA for 31's? Madness!!!
Because of the monsta truck look 
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IN2DEP

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Joined: Fri Nov 13, 2009 10:30 pm Posts: 739 Location: Hoppers Crossing
Vehicle: 95 Sierra Soft top
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 Posted: Mon Dec 06, 2010 2:45 am |
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Hang on, whats size tyres should i go with a SPOA conversion then ???
Ive already got the Coversion kit from low range so i just thought 31s was the way to go for sierras ??
Now im confused ??
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JrZook
Joined: Tue Aug 08, 2006 11:30 pm Posts: 5517 Location: Holland Park
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IN2DEP wrote: Hang on, whats size tyres should i go with a SPOA conversion then ???
Ive already got the Coversion kit from low range so i just thought 31s was the way to go for sierras ??
Now im confused ??
Dude not meaning to knock you but seriously with questions like that how much research have you put into this venture? What are you trying to achieve? Just height or practicality? It is a know fact that yanks what there vehicles closest to the ionosphere as possible! Putting 31's on a sierra is one of the most common mods around. Just a 2inch bodylift and some extended bumps will allow you to clear 31's. What kit did you get and also how does it address the steering issues from SPOA?
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Fatzook

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Joined: Sat Oct 27, 2007 11:30 pm Posts: 14977 Location: The Hills
Vehicle: Vitara, NGV
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 Posted: Mon Dec 06, 2010 2:52 am |
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Did you do any research on SPOA at all? Or did you just read that it gives you lift then buy a kit?
SPOA is usually run by those wanting 33-35" tyres. But there are heaps of other mods that need to be done to make this a reliable setup. Such as chromo CV's and axles at the very least.
Hilux diffs are a common upgrade for SPOA rigs also.
As for the offset question...... You will get a minimum of 4" lift from the SPOA. I would want to be going ATLEAST 4"-6" wider to help offset the extra height.
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tanshi

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Joined: Tue Jan 09, 2007 10:30 pm Posts: 7717 Location: Brisbane
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 Posted: Mon Dec 06, 2010 3:01 am |
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why not add drop shackles to the equation too  .
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Fatzook

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Joined: Sat Oct 27, 2007 11:30 pm Posts: 14977 Location: The Hills
Vehicle: Vitara, NGV
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 Posted: Mon Dec 06, 2010 3:04 am |
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tanshi wrote: why not add drop shackles to the equation too  .
Why not just go 1/4 eliptic front and rear 
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tanshi

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Joined: Tue Jan 09, 2007 10:30 pm Posts: 7717 Location: Brisbane
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 Posted: Mon Dec 06, 2010 3:05 am |
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actually considering vitara or rangie aframe front and rear of a 50. stuf ya leaves
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Fatzook

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Joined: Sat Oct 27, 2007 11:30 pm Posts: 14977 Location: The Hills
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 Posted: Mon Dec 06, 2010 3:08 am |
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tanshi wrote: actually considering vitara or rangie aframe front and rear of a 50. stuf ya leaves
packaging qould be hard on the front. But if you flip it upside down and run it as a bottom link it will work.
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tanshi

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Joined: Tue Jan 09, 2007 10:30 pm Posts: 7717 Location: Brisbane
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 Posted: Mon Dec 06, 2010 3:19 am |
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with the 50 motor being so small and no sump, there shouldnt be any issues with space to run it normally 
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5ierra
Joined: Tue Mar 09, 2010 10:30 pm Posts: 1645 Location: Ipswich
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JrZook wrote: IN2DEP wrote: Hang on, whats size tyres should i go with a SPOA conversion then ???
Ive already got the Coversion kit from low range so i just thought 31s was the way to go for sierras ??
Now im confused ?? Dude not meaning to knock you but seriously with questions like that how much research have you put into this venture? What are you trying to achieve? Just height or practicality? It is a know fact that yanks what there vehicles closest to the ionosphere as possible! Putting 31's on a sierra is one of the most common mods around. Just a 2inch bodylift and some extended bumps will allow you to clear 31's. What kit did you get and also how does it address the steering issues from SPOA?
No BL required for 31's with big enough bump stops and abit of hammering... 
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rpmwrx

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Joined: Sat Jul 19, 2008 11:30 pm Posts: 1303 Location: Geelong
Vehicle: JK Jeep, Sierra & Raptor
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IN2DEP

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Joined: Fri Nov 13, 2009 10:30 pm Posts: 739 Location: Hoppers Crossing
Vehicle: 95 Sierra Soft top
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 Posted: Mon Dec 06, 2010 3:36 am |
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Sorry if im doing something wrong, but ive read you need 4" of lift to clear 31s with no rubbing and the SPOA is gona give me 4" and better flex
And no im not trying to reach the sky, im just trying to get a 4b thats good for "me"
I got the Lowrange offroad SPOA kit and i got the Lowrange offroad Hi steer kit
i spoke to a guy on this club and his got SPOA and 31s and it doesnt look that high heres a pics
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tanshi

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Joined: Tue Jan 09, 2007 10:30 pm Posts: 7717 Location: Brisbane
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 Posted: Mon Dec 06, 2010 3:39 am |
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what springs are you planning on using for your SPOA?
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Fatzook

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Joined: Sat Oct 27, 2007 11:30 pm Posts: 14977 Location: The Hills
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 Posted: Mon Dec 06, 2010 3:43 am |
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As with all mods there are different ways to go about it.
You can fit 33's with no lift if you are happy to do some panel work.
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IN2DEP

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Joined: Fri Nov 13, 2009 10:30 pm Posts: 739 Location: Hoppers Crossing
Vehicle: 95 Sierra Soft top
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 Posted: Mon Dec 06, 2010 3:44 am |
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tanshi wrote: what springs are you planning on using for your SPOA?
OME 1.5 with a leaf removed from all 4 springs or standard OME springs,
I wanted it to be 3 or 4" of lift, yous might not like it but i do, so i dont need lifted springs now with the SPOA, its all ready high enough
Now is that a good idea or bad idea ?????????
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Hotshot993
Joined: Wed Dec 01, 2010 9:46 pm Posts: 1270 Location: Brisbane
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 Posted: Mon Dec 06, 2010 3:45 am |
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hey can someone say what equipment tools and steps are required to actually fit 31"s on a sierra. thanks, im a noob so i dont know much yet.
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IN2DEP

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Joined: Fri Nov 13, 2009 10:30 pm Posts: 739 Location: Hoppers Crossing
Vehicle: 95 Sierra Soft top
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Fatzook wrote: As with all mods there are different ways to go about it.
You can fit 33's with no lift if you are happy to do some panel work.
no i dont want to chop, makes my car look cheap
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IN2DEP

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Joined: Fri Nov 13, 2009 10:30 pm Posts: 739 Location: Hoppers Crossing
Vehicle: 95 Sierra Soft top
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 Posted: Mon Dec 06, 2010 3:46 am |
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Hotshot993 wrote: hey can someone say what equipment tools and steps are required to actually fit 31"s on a sierra. thanks, im a noob so i dont know much yet.
Dont ask me mate, i dont know much by the looks of it 
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tanshi

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Joined: Tue Jan 09, 2007 10:30 pm Posts: 7717 Location: Brisbane
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 Posted: Mon Dec 06, 2010 3:49 am |
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you dont want to use anything other than flat, non lifted springs for spoa.
the lower you can keep your car then less likly you will flip it.
believe me, you think your car will look cheep with chopped guards.
imagine how cheep it will look with a dented bonnet and the roof all stoved in.
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JrZook
Joined: Tue Aug 08, 2006 11:30 pm Posts: 5517 Location: Holland Park
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IN2DEP wrote: no i dont want to chop, makes my car look cheap
Mine has a guard chop. Does it look cheap? 
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tanshi

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Joined: Tue Jan 09, 2007 10:30 pm Posts: 7717 Location: Brisbane
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IN2DEP wrote: Hotshot993 wrote: hey can someone say what equipment tools and steps are required to actually fit 31"s on a sierra. thanks, im a noob so i dont know much yet. Dont ask me mate, i dont know much by the looks of it 
you asked the question, thus you will get peoples opinions. there is alot of good advice on here, but its your choice if you want to learn from other peoples mistakes or not
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rpmwrx

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Joined: Sat Jul 19, 2008 11:30 pm Posts: 1303 Location: Geelong
Vehicle: JK Jeep, Sierra & Raptor
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IN2DEP wrote: Fatzook wrote: As with all mods there are different ways to go about it.
You can fit 33's with no lift if you are happy to do some panel work. no i dont want to chop, makes my car look cheap
A virtual lift done properly doesn't look cheap at all... low centre of gravity with chopped guards and big tyres is the new cool...
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tanshi

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Joined: Tue Jan 09, 2007 10:30 pm Posts: 7717 Location: Brisbane
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 Posted: Mon Dec 06, 2010 3:53 am |
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JrZook wrote: IN2DEP wrote: no i dont want to chop, makes my car look cheap Mine has a guard chop. Does it look cheap? 
yes  so does my lj cos its chopped aswell
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Hotshot993
Joined: Wed Dec 01, 2010 9:46 pm Posts: 1270 Location: Brisbane
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 Posted: Mon Dec 06, 2010 3:57 am |
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what is a virtual lift, and by chopping gaurds is it just on the inside and you just bigger flares, or what is invloved.
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tanshi

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Joined: Tue Jan 09, 2007 10:30 pm Posts: 7717 Location: Brisbane
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 Posted: Mon Dec 06, 2010 4:03 am |
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Hotshot993
Joined: Wed Dec 01, 2010 9:46 pm Posts: 1270 Location: Brisbane
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 Posted: Mon Dec 06, 2010 4:18 am |
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so what does it do? just make the insides of the guards higher?
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tanshi

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Joined: Tue Jan 09, 2007 10:30 pm Posts: 7717 Location: Brisbane
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 Posted: Mon Dec 06, 2010 4:19 am |
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more clearance for tyres without lift
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