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DUSTYRHODES


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Hi all... We recently bought a used Jayco Journey, (2020) tandem axle. It has 14" mags with no name Chinese tyres. I want to add either A/T or L/T tyres, plus some height / ground clearance. It has had the Axle repositioned to be under the springs so I've gained 40mm but a little more would be great. Tyre dealers say by law they can't go any bigger than 15mm over std. 15mm would be pointless. Has anyone here added 1" - 2" (25 - 50 mm). I have a set of 15" mags that would slip straight on. There's plenty of room. 205 - 225 x 70 x 15" would be ideal. Cheers DR.

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Hi Dusty,

On our last van I fitted the rims off a Nissan Patrol....with -12 offset. The tyres were 235/75/ R15....the same as a Jayco outback...in extra loads rating (not Light Truck...too bloody rough ). This gave me about a 35 mil lift...which turned out to be just right as it levelled eveything up nicely.

I have done the same thing to our current van...except I fitted them to the Jayco rims. Works well.

 

Cheers  Keith



-- Edited by Keith P on Saturday 20th of July 2024 07:24:11 PM

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Beware.
A larger wheel diameter will have an adverse impact on the braking performance.

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Cheers Kieth and Wotsesaid. Exactly what I need Kieth, what tyres did you use. Wotsesaid, Yes I know. She locks them up if I don't have it adjusted right. Will be ok.

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Most trailer manufacturers can authorise any engineering modifications required.
Change whatever you like provided it stays safe and you get it approved.
My son recently modified a single axle Jayco Expanda to a 3T axle, 12" brakes, after market Hilux rear springs and 17" wheels and tyres.
Got a significant ATM increase and it is a totally different van on bad roads. He is currently on the Gibb River Road.
Cheers,
Peter

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I think the "law" the tyre dealers are referring to relates to "motor vehicles", not caravans / trailers...

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BarneyBDB...I did querie him, but he was addament. Come away doubting he knew what he is talking about.

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Sorry for not getting back before now Dusty.

I fitted HIFLY AT 601 XL to the van in 235/75/R15..which are standard size on Jayco 17 foot Journey  Outback....as have used them on my bush bashing Hilux....and they are wearing well on van ...altho I dont run them any higher that 32 psi for a more comfortable ride. 

 

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Hi Keith, Do you happen to know what thread pattern is used on the Jayco Journey Vans. ??

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Sorry,... I know it's not the same as the Dmax.

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DUSTYRHODES wrote:

Hi Keith, Do you happen to know what thread pattern is used on the Jayco Journey Vans. ??

 Now thats a good one hey. Do not know for sure....but from memory I think it is the same as Nissan Patrol and Toyota Landcruiser from about the early noughties vintage.....but tis only a guess.

I guess that gives me something to check out next time I have the nuts undone on My 2021 Pajero too hey.

 

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Cheers mate. I'll see if I can get one from the wreckers to try.

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Dusty,
Can you remove a nut off a wheel and take it to your nearest hardware store or automotive store? Those type of stores near my place have thread checkers/testers for checking nuts and bolts.



-- Edited by watsea on Sunday 28th of July 2024 03:28:57 PM

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Thanks Watsea, I have several Wreckers near me, I'll go to one and take a nut with me.

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