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Old 10-02-2012, 12:32 PM   #70 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by TheEnemy View Post
Not if they are on a truck that was originally meant for hauling and towing of large loads, the brakes on them are very capable to begin with, or if the owner upgraded the brakes (very rare) to be able to handle the extra rotating mass and leverage.

But yes as the OP was stating EOC is safer than a lifted truck, its just that the stoping distance may though not often actually be better than stock. Expecially when compaired to the cheap *** no grip tires that come from the factory.
I built a heep cherokee 3-4 years ago,put a 4.5 Full lift kit with all the proper parts including extended sway bar end links, with 31" tires the truck was a little wavy in the corners but not too bad,it stopped normally but the tires were only 31" 1.5 inches larger diameter than stock, barely any weight difference. In all fairness i have never driven a truck with 37-42" tires but i do expect it to ride poorly/dangerous on the road especially on corners.
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