rocklax

I have a '10 JKU Rubicon that serves as a daily driver and kid hauler (I drive them 2.5 miles). I have two carseats that require me putting a 3.5 and 1.5 year old into every day, I drop the kids off at daycare. Question is whether I go to 35 or 37. My gut tells me 35s on 3.5" lift.

What say the brain trust here?

crazybones340

That is a big lift for 35's. All you really need is a 2.5 lift or get flat fenders and no lift. I run 35's, but I do like the bigger 37 tire. A 3.5 lift will require a lot more parts being replaced with either 35's or 37's.

shabbernigdo

are you doing anything that would need 37s? if not just get a 2.5 lift and 35 and call it good

rocklax

No, I don't "need" 37s lol. As per lift actually you're right, 2.5 or 3 would be more acceptable for 35s. I guess maybe I should take a look at 35s , flat fenders, and then just keep my Teraflex body lift.

TheDirtman

35's and 2.5" of lift or flat fenders. 37' and 3.5" of lift is just a pile of potential problems for a daily driver with poor performance if not done right with gears.

rocklax

If I were to go 37 I'd be regearing.

crazybones340

That is what I would do. Just make sure you have enough backspacing on your wheels. If using stock rims you will need 1.5' spacers to clear 35s

crazybones340

Unless you like going super slow with no power. Yes

rocklax

On flat fenders w/o lift, I've read some stuff regarding having to trim the pinch seam and Rubi rock rails. I wouldn't be opposed to trimming the seam myself, but I don't know about the rails.

tjkamp

The pinch seam depends on the year. My 2013 came from the factory with the seams trimmed. The stock Rubi rails will be very close to the tires. I did not trim mine, I just removed them because I already knew I wanted to get different rock rails. I sold them, and later got a set of rails from White Knuckle Off-road.

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