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Originally Posted by HummBebe
What way out of spec??? 35's only make a difference from the ground to the front skidplate....does not change any angles that I am aware of.
Does it?
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You're right, the extra height isn't much by itself. But I'm also thinking of tire weight and width.
The extra weight puts more stress on CVs and tie rods that are already angled out of spec. Between that, the t-bar preload, the new travel range and separation from the bump stop, the shocks are going to take a beating, which further stresses the front end. Tire weight also affects braking force and distance, and can cause heat buildup and glazing in the pads.
Steering components like tie rods and power steering pump will also suffer from the extra force required to overcome the larger contact patch. Then you take it on a trail and multiply all of the above by the stress of inertia and articulation.