Expedition setup lift and tires?
04-09-2015, 05:05 PM
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How much weight do you plan on permanently carrying on your jeep? Do you plan on adding thing like a fridge/freezer, roof rack with tent, storage trays, etc (kind of like the way Mark has his jeep outfitted)? If so, you may want to look at Teraflex's Outback suspension kit (https://teraflex.com/shop_items/5327...42cb68c208e176). It's specifically designed for expediationing in a loaded up jeep and will give you a 3" lift. However, if you're really only planning on weekend camps and your jeep will be closer to the original curb weight most days, then this kit will make your ride feel stiffer.
04-10-2015, 10:10 AM
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04-10-2015, 11:17 AM
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Hey guy's and Gal's,
I have a 15' JK and I want your opinions on what size lift and tires I should get, I will be using this as a expedition rig, traveling and camping around the country, but I want it to handle any terrain I may encounter on my trips. I was thinking a 3.5 lift and debating between 33" and 35" tires. Any input from the veterans here will be greatly appreciated thanks.
I have a 15' JK and I want your opinions on what size lift and tires I should get, I will be using this as a expedition rig, traveling and camping around the country, but I want it to handle any terrain I may encounter on my trips. I was thinking a 3.5 lift and debating between 33" and 35" tires. Any input from the veterans here will be greatly appreciated thanks.
I see it differently. Handling any terrain you may encounter, even if not the most extreme, asks for a good break-over angle.
Driving on 4" lift and 35"s, I can't count the times I could not have crossed an obstacle if the lift was lower.
Lifting by 2.5", and then heavily loading it for expedition, on top of steel bumpers, winch, recovery gear, skid plates, rock sliders, etc', lowers the Jeep back to not much above stock height.
I'd therefore say 35"s and 3.5~4" lift, which, when fully loaded, will be 2.5~3" actual lift.
on a 2-dr, I'd replace the rear drive shaft.