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Old Aug 20, 2013 | 10:48 AM
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Talking narrowing the frame?
when my yota is flexin in the back the tires hit the frame and push them off the bead, anybody ever narrow the frame or cut it off and tube it out? any pointers before i go diving into this project?
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Old Aug 20, 2013 | 11:22 AM
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Wheel spacers? Most people swap a 86+ axle in the back for added width / clearance.
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Old Aug 20, 2013 | 11:31 AM
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Wheel spacers would be a lot less work!!

You can narrow the frame just measure twice cut once
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Old Aug 21, 2013 | 11:26 AM
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its already got wheel spacers, and i dont reall want to swap axles then id have to redo my 4 link, trusses, gears, locker and all that good stuff
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Old Aug 21, 2013 | 04:01 PM
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If u already got spacers and u don't wanna swap.axles then I guess u know what u gotta do lol. I'd like to see sum pics.
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Old Aug 22, 2013 | 03:07 AM
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https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f199...truggy-228074/
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Old Aug 22, 2013 | 05:26 AM
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how much backspacing is on your rims? There must be rim options that give you a bit more room.
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Old Aug 22, 2013 | 09:29 AM
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sounds like it's time to truggy your rig if you don't want to swap the axle out. sure its even more work but will be worth it
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Old Aug 22, 2013 | 10:25 AM
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oh yes, trying to decide whether or not i want to just chop the back side off behind the links and tube it or keep the stock frame and narrow it......decisions decisions
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