35's worth the trouble?
06-13-2011, 03:55 PM
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35's worth the trouble?
Have 07 unlimited x 4 dr. Soft top.. Want to put a 3" bds suspension lift with 35's... What if any problems will i have with my driveshaft? Gearing?.... Its a dd and curios if 35's are worth the extra hassel or just run with my 33's... Thx in advance
06-13-2011, 04:24 PM
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I have been running 35s for over a year. I don't consider them a hassle at all. They work way better offroad than any stock tire would and aren't that bad on the road either. Just finished running some trails the last weekend with some locked front and rear jeeps and with my 35s I went everywhere they did, infact they made me lead most of the time. I don't know if it is the 35s or what but this thing climbs like a mountain goat.
06-13-2011, 04:40 PM
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So no need to regear or no driveshaft problems? Id much rather have 35's just looking at possible extras that i have been told could cost me... Like problems with driveshaft amd possible regearing
06-13-2011, 05:00 PM
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Been running 35s for over 2 years, no major issues..ride good on the road and do great on the trail..I wanted 37s this time around, but went with another set of 35s because of the dirty 30 in the front. Do the 35s! 
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After reading all 140+ pages of the "show us your 35's", i'm convinced.... i'm saving up for new wheels and tires and hopefully will be my end of summer treat to myself...
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06-13-2011, 05:06 PM
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I've had 35's on my Rubi Unlimited for just over a year, with an OME lift.
The good: 35's will blow your mind on the trail. Air 'em down to 9 psi, and then it's point and shoot. Stuff that requires extra skinny pedal and just the right line on 32's is easy on 35's. I've also gotta say that 35's just plain look like they belong on a JK - it's like that's the size they SHOULD have come with from the factory.
The bad: You will lunch your ball joints and unit bearings WAY faster than with stock tires - and since the JK unit bearings are pewpy anyways...get used to changing them yourself. Also, if you happen to have an auto - especially with tall gearing (I was okay with a 6 speed and 4.10's) you will probably spending extra money (front direvshaft, programmer, and probably new gears) before you're truly happy with those 35's.
The other thing that I will say is that if you're going to do a lift, spend a few extra dollars and do it right. You probably don't need four adjustable control arms if you're never going to go taller than 3"...but you'll probably want one set up front, and track bars, and bumpstops.
The good: 35's will blow your mind on the trail. Air 'em down to 9 psi, and then it's point and shoot. Stuff that requires extra skinny pedal and just the right line on 32's is easy on 35's. I've also gotta say that 35's just plain look like they belong on a JK - it's like that's the size they SHOULD have come with from the factory.
The bad: You will lunch your ball joints and unit bearings WAY faster than with stock tires - and since the JK unit bearings are pewpy anyways...get used to changing them yourself. Also, if you happen to have an auto - especially with tall gearing (I was okay with a 6 speed and 4.10's) you will probably spending extra money (front direvshaft, programmer, and probably new gears) before you're truly happy with those 35's.
The other thing that I will say is that if you're going to do a lift, spend a few extra dollars and do it right. You probably don't need four adjustable control arms if you're never going to go taller than 3"...but you'll probably want one set up front, and track bars, and bumpstops.
06-13-2011, 05:06 PM
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prior post wishes he got 33s ive been on the fence over this i have some 35s on my truck bfg 35 km2s and was thinkin of trying them on the new jk but i keep thinkin 33s almost look better ! just my op and thier less stress on balljoints id imagine and other issues as well !