Hi everyone! Thanks for having me on the forum. I’ve learnt a ton already. This is my first post and I hope it’s not a question that has been asked a lot! (I’ve researched as much as I can)
I have a 2012 Jayco Expanda Tourer which we just purchased a week ago. I was really hoping to get an Outback but had to stick to a $30k ish budget. My question is - it currently has 185R14 (piddly things) 45mm axles and 10” brakes. I have some 245/70/16 Outback wheels & tyres I would like to install. From my research to make these fit I will need to undersling the axles to under the leaf suspension, upgrade axles to 50mm and install 12” brakes. Has anyone done this before and could offer any advice on their experience??? Thanks in advance! Ash. PS- the reason I am wanting to do the upgrade is that was anticipate going to some isolated locations, nothing hectic but the clearance would be very helpful. We also have a large 4WD.
I have a 2012 Jayco Expanda Tourer which we just purchased a week ago. I was really hoping to get an Outback but had to stick to a $30k ish budget. My question is - it currently has 185R14 (piddly things) 45mm axles and 10” brakes. I have some 245/70/16 Outback wheels & tyres I would like to install. From my research to make these fit I will need to undersling the axles to under the leaf suspension, upgrade axles to 50mm and install 12” brakes. Has anyone done this before and could offer any advice on their experience??? Thanks in advance! Ash. PS- the reason I am wanting to do the upgrade is that was anticipate going to some isolated locations, nothing hectic but the clearance would be very helpful. We also have a large 4WD.