A little advice...
07-23-2008, 09:44 AM
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A little advice...
Ok, here is my super NOOB question or questions....
I have the 2dr X and the list of future mods are starting to get bigger the more and more I do research. My plans for the JK is to have a sweet daily driver (when I'm not on the duc) and very capable trail rig. There are not a whole lot of places to go around here but being in the Navy, I never know where I am going to end up every couple of years.
So please critique, any help is appreciated.
The lift I like is the 5.5 RK Mid-Arm plus.
Wheels 18s on 37in tires.
Re-gear 5.13
Stubbys, fenders, all the other fun stuff.
First is 37s going to be to much with my axles? I have been reading that a re-gear and mild wheeling and they will be fine. What other issues am I going to come across. Am I going to big with the lift and tires on a 2dr and the smaller wheel base is going to be an issue?
Thanks for the help, flame on if you wish.
I have the 2dr X and the list of future mods are starting to get bigger the more and more I do research. My plans for the JK is to have a sweet daily driver (when I'm not on the duc) and very capable trail rig. There are not a whole lot of places to go around here but being in the Navy, I never know where I am going to end up every couple of years.
So please critique, any help is appreciated.
The lift I like is the 5.5 RK Mid-Arm plus.
Wheels 18s on 37in tires.
Re-gear 5.13
Stubbys, fenders, all the other fun stuff.
First is 37s going to be to much with my axles? I have been reading that a re-gear and mild wheeling and they will be fine. What other issues am I going to come across. Am I going to big with the lift and tires on a 2dr and the smaller wheel base is going to be an issue?
Thanks for the help, flame on if you wish.
07-23-2008, 09:49 AM
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I think you would be happier with 35's if you are going to use it as a daily driver. In a 2dr with the short wheel base you should be able to go most anywhere.
37's start to make your rig more of a customized rock crawler IMHO.
Eitherway, those mods will make your jeep awesome!
37's start to make your rig more of a customized rock crawler IMHO.
Eitherway, those mods will make your jeep awesome!
07-23-2008, 10:19 AM
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I think you would be happier with 35's if you are going to use it as a daily driver. In a 2dr with the short wheel base you should be able to go most anywhere.
37's start to make your rig more of a customized rock crawler IMHO.
Eitherway, those mods will make your jeep awesome!
37's start to make your rig more of a customized rock crawler IMHO.
Eitherway, those mods will make your jeep awesome!
07-23-2008, 11:11 AM
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Ok, well, I'm waitin' on an '09 4dr, but the plan is basically the same.
I'm looking at bumpers front/rear w/ tire carrier on rear, Warn PP, 35's, Clayton 3.5" lift, and maybe a re-gear. I've got the Rubi on order now so I might not do the regear right away. Have not decided yet.
If I do it right away, I'll have $8k+ in it in the first few months. We'll see.
Don't forget driveshafts if you go 37" on that 2dr. Not sure if they're required at 35", but I think they're highly recommended at that height.
I'm looking at bumpers front/rear w/ tire carrier on rear, Warn PP, 35's, Clayton 3.5" lift, and maybe a re-gear. I've got the Rubi on order now so I might not do the regear right away. Have not decided yet.
If I do it right away, I'll have $8k+ in it in the first few months. We'll see.
Don't forget driveshafts if you go 37" on that 2dr. Not sure if they're required at 35", but I think they're highly recommended at that height.
