Right now I am stock, did a little bit of offroading, lost the air dam in the process, oh well. Anyhow, I have a bunch of money coming in from travel, thanks Navy! So I am ready to move up, I have read a bunch of threads on this forum, I think I am going to go with 35s after my stock tires are worn out, I am really interested in the OME 3" lift package from northridge4x4 and will be pulling the trigger on it as soon as I get the $$, I spoke to Dave and he said all I would need is a new front drive shaft, but I don't know which one. I would need, can anyone provide help?

Thanks in advance......

 

I've heard coast and woods are the best for the jk. IMO I've read that coast is the way to go. Hope this helps!

 

TeraFlex has a good one, Trail Master has a good one, J.E Reel, Coast, and Woods

 

Ok, I see the Coast driveshaft on the Northridge site, I guess I would Go with the 1350 CV Rubicon Drive shaft? I am assuming you need to replace the stock driveshaft due to length?

I am specifically looking at the OME Long travel kit with HD coils. Being I'm in Guam, not too many rocks, but a bunch of red dirt with sharp inclines/declines, I was told this kit was capable of handling almost anything I can throw at it, how would I be limiting myself with this setup?

I plan to be out in the northwest in a few years after this, so hopefully the kit would work well out there?

One last question for you guys, is it possible to put 35"s on the stock rubi rims? I am planning on trimming my fenders and powdercoating my rims, I am pretty sure I have seen people talking about the need for spacers so they fit without rubbing?

Thanks for the advice so far.

Btw, does anyone know forum members currently in Guam? There are tons of Jeeps out here, hard to believe no one uses the forums, unless they are mall crawlers.

 

You'll need spacers due to the stock wheel backspacing. Most people run 1.5" Spidertrax with factory wheels with 35x12.50 tires.

 

I just got this same lift in yesterday. Will be putting it on Saturday. I'll let you know of any problems I have and maybe save you some time.

 

I really appreciate all the informative responses so far guys. Thanks.

I just received my reimbursement check, after playing it smart I have 3k to put towards my vehicle.

I am going to bedline the interior myself, mod my stock bumper by stripping it down to steel, trimming my flares myself as well as bedlining the wheels.

When I chose tire size (which seems to be the determining factor regarding all other mods) I went with 35"s for the reasons that they can be had without much modding of the stock vehicle.

But looking at 37"s, they do look awesome, I know you gotta build up to support them, not the specifics (inches of lift, gears, drIveshaft etc) but my main concern was the possibility of being too top heavy with so much lift.

Yes, I am an offroading noob who doesnt know the capability of my stock vehicle and slows to a crawl on inclines/declines that my other stock jeep buddies just fly through, only becuase I'm not as experienced and don't know the limits.

I'm really not in the mood to roll the pricey vehicle I have, beat on it, sure, roll? No.

So I guess I'm asking if 37"s increase the chance of roll over compared to 35"s or stock?

thanks again!

 

Good call on cutting the flares. I cut mine and get compliments on them from other jeepers all over the place. IMO they're more funcitonal, cheaper and look better than bushwackers.

37's won't increase your chance of rolling your jeep. I'm running the most simple set up there is, being cut flares, a 1 3/4 inch budget lift and 35's..with the lift your considering 37's should be fine. You'll want to regear in the future, but it will be doable around town.

A lot also depends on what 37 your planning on running, sorry if you mentioned it but I didnt catch it. Prob a lighter tire would be better than a heavier one if you still want some degree of acceleration.

Your on the right track for a sweet build though!

 

No, it would not increase chance of roll over compared to 35's. In fact it is much more stable and makes traversing obstacles a little easier than 35's, imo. They are heavier and have more contact patch when aired down. I ran 35's for a year and can speak from my own experience. If you are already thinking of 37's, I have a feeling you might experience buyer's regret if you go 35's. You have a Rubi, so I would not hesitate to go 37's.

Plus, 37's on a 4-door with long wheel base really helps the break over angles on boulders and helps prevent getting high-centered.

 

X2. I wished I went with 37's or bigger within a week of getting 35's. Anyone want to buy some 35's??