long trips in lifted jk??
02-23-2009, 08:14 AM
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long trips in lifted jk??
ok so i am getting ready to dploy to iraq in a month but am taking 20 days leave next sturday and want to drive me jeep from nc to ms. this is about a 15 hour/900 mile drive. has anyone done such a long trip in their lifted jk before? i have a 6-speed with 3in lift and 35's and 3.73 gearing. should i opt to take the wifes car instead or should i tough it out and take the jeep and have fun when i get homw?? any expeienced ppl to chime in here!!
02-23-2009, 08:16 AM
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we take our JK out on long drives all the time and it's sitting on 5" of lift and 37's. i'd say do it as you never know when you might want to take a side route 
02-23-2009, 08:26 AM
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Take the Jeep. I have the same set up as you and it's not bad, I have don a couple 200 mile trips. It may take a little longer, but you are in the Jeep.
I did take my old TJ with 4" lift 33's and a bikini top from So Cal to Oregon and back and that was a super fun trip, my then GF, now wife, got a little sun burned though.
I did take my old TJ with 4" lift 33's and a bikini top from So Cal to Oregon and back and that was a super fun trip, my then GF, now wife, got a little sun burned though.
02-23-2009, 09:30 AM
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Ya Ive driven mine the 5 hr drive from vegas to phoenix a few times its comfortable enough just not near as fast as the duramax unfortunatly :( ..I will say its better w the top off then u dont mind driving a bit slower.
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Id say do it I waited 15 months to go on my long drive , got back in NOV!! bout 13 hours PCS from Aviano Italy to out side Ramstein germany a few months ago. just wish it was summer so the top and doors could have been dropped. Im rolled up on 35's and a 2in and BL no problems just rock it man fill up the tank when she goes dry and have a good time. wht uncle sam got you doing over there?
till then good luck and keep it frosty..
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till then good luck and keep it frosty..
-Matt
02-23-2009, 11:36 AM
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i guess i will be the black cloud....
As much as i love my jeep...i dread such a long drive in it. I drive 3 hours to Moab and thats about my max. NOw being a 2 door...it makes you work alot more then a 4dr i believe and its a rougher ride with the short wheel base. But go for it! you wont see it for a while!
As much as i love my jeep...i dread such a long drive in it. I drive 3 hours to Moab and thats about my max. NOw being a 2 door...it makes you work alot more then a 4dr i believe and its a rougher ride with the short wheel base. But go for it! you wont see it for a while!
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ok so i am getting ready to dploy to iraq in a month but am taking 20 days leave next sturday and want to drive me jeep from nc to ms. this is about a 15 hour/900 mile drive. has anyone done such a long trip in their lifted jk before? i have a 6-speed with 3in lift and 35's and 3.73 gearing. should i opt to take the wifes car instead or should i tough it out and take the jeep and have fun when i get homw?? any expeienced ppl to chime in here!!
