I wouldn't think he would need an engine upgrade from the SVX ~ but
for sure, anything in between that Engine & those Tires will
potentially be CruisinForABruisin or ABreakin. But near as I can tell
Bruisin&Breakin&Fixin stuff is mostly what being SyncroOwner is all
about, isn't it   {:-)

                                                                                        ORR ~ DeanB

        PS ~ ReallySuperGood Engine&TrannyMounts might be something to think
about

On 5 Mar , 2013, at 11:14 PM, Dennis Haynes wrote:

> The expenses may just be starting with those tires and other
> modifications. Now you will get to break parts inside that rebuilt
> transmission. The differential output shafts and low (granny) gear
> housing are the parts that now can break on command. You will next
> find that you need a brake upgrade. Engine upgrade and ring and
> pinion changes are common with this tire size. But they do look cool.
>
> Dennis
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On
> Behalf Of miguel pacheco
> Sent: Tuesday, March 5, 2013 10:54 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Re: Slider Extension
>
> Thanks to all of you for your responses. I had no idea that this mod
> would be so expensive! In the end, I went ahead and ordered 6,
> 245/75/16s and crossed my fingers. I had tested this size before,
> but without the side grippers, so I had them test fit the rear ps
> and the slider cleared.....so I gave them the go ahead. BTW this
> Syncro is not stock. All drive train parts are aftermarket, with
> 930s, fat axles, Burley 16" trailing arms, adjustable front and rear
> suspension a la Abercrombie....actually, everything down there is
> new, with the exception of the SVX and the rebuilt tranny......
> Amazingly, these tires are only slightly noisier than my all terrain
> Toyos.
> They are Cooper STT Discoverers and they are maybe a little more
> aggressive than I expected. Pictures to come after din din.......
> Thanks again!
> Miguel