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Seems your end state is right where I am at - Though I have the 4.2. I like to think it is a great platform.



I will note: I tried the 225 75R 16, and it rubbed a bit to much for my comfort, I ended up with 215 75R 16 (still have the 225s in my garage). My biggest fear was that I would have an airbag failure, then the wheel well would cinch down on the tire and I would be stuck. Seems your end state is right where I am at - Though I have the 4.2. I like to think it is a great platform.I will note: I tried the 225 75R 16, and it rubbed a bit to much for my comfort, I ended up with 215 75R 16 (still have the 225s in my garage). My biggest fear was that I would have an airbag failure, then the wheel well would cinch down on the tire and I would be stuck. Click to expand...

Thanks for the input, guys! Fugitive, I love that quote, that's awesome.Very nice! Looks great! How long have you been running that big of tire? Any drivetrain issues with them? I'm not sure if the 4.2 got beefier CVs or not, but that's really my biggest worry, along with the notoriously weak lower control arms.Mine is running what looks to be about 20-25mm H&R wheel spacers to help with rubbing. At level 2 they rub a bit on tighter turns, level 3 they rub very slightly only at full lock, and level 4 they are free and clear. The previous owner said that once you find the limits, it's pretty easy to avoid, especially since it should automatically put you at level 3 at parking lot speeds anyway, and then you can select level 4 from there.I have been thinking about if the suspension fails, because I dropped it down just to see how it would sit, and it was sitting with the fender wells resting on the tires. I'm going to try to figure out how to adapt some extended bump stops so that if I do end up with total air bag failure that I'm still able to move it under its own power without totally shredding itself to pieces. If anyone has suggestions on a possible solution for that, I would love to hear ideas.The clutch and the timing belt/waterpump kit have already arrived, I just am waiting to be able to pick up the engine, as the guy I'm buying it off of is out of town for the week. I was thinking about tearing into the Allroad first and start pulling the engine, but after looking through a guide on that, I think I would rather wait until I get the new engine is rebuilt and refreshed, that way getting the front end back together will still be fresh in my mind.Being patient is hard.