kooty

Hi all , my 2010 sahara is 9 months old and its time to go bigger

This is what i have in mind for now:
-315-70-r17 BFG A/Ts (34.4") on stock 17 wheels

-TF leveling kit

-1.5" wheel spacers

and later:

-Flat fender flares

-XHD front bumper+warn winch


But
1- its a 6-speed , do i NEED to regear right away ?
Its my DD but i dont do alot of highway driving

2- i already have 1.5" wheel spacers fitted on and TF leveling kit in the garage , will the 35"s fit on the stock fenders+bumper for a while ? (its a UK front bumper)

3- do i have to worry about the front axle ? 90% of my offroading is in sands , only 10% rocks
Thanks

kleinrider

It seems reasonable to me that it'll work. I am looking to do the same basic thing, and I ran 285/70/16 on mine with no lift. I've added a leveling kit now, and am looking to put some 35"s on. I'm wanting to hear what others are saying also, but from what I've read on the sire, it will work. (I just know my wife would shoot me if I got 35"s and then they didn't fit!)

kooty

I dont have anyone to shoot me so i will have to shoot myself

kooty

Pump , input needed

rdubb1031

I have the TF 2.5" w/ 34's and I nearly rub at full flex so 35's with the 1.5" will probably put you in danger of rubbing at or near full flex. You're bumper should be ok, but I can't say for sure. You will rub the plastic air dam underneath the front bumper if you have it. No you don't have to regear. you'll lose power, but it is not required. I have 4:10s and it works. someday I'll jump to 5:13s, but 4:10s for the past year have been just fine and I'm an Auto.

hope this helps.

kooty

I just need them to fit for a month or so , i will not offroad , just DD

And thanks , it dose help alot

kooty

Yes , i thought that as well ,also its a UK bumper , i think its closer to the wheel than yours

kooty

Also , with the flat fenders and short bumper , should i expect any sort of rubbing ?

Poser

Not sure here, but I would check the lip that
's in the rear wheel well. I think you may cut a tire on those...don't know for sure, better check it. You can cut it or bend it out of the way.
Can someone confirm? Its something I'm worried about, alreafy regeared, just saving up to get a lift & tires.

rdubb1031

He's referring to the pinch seam weld, I believe, and yes there is a good chance this will come in to play. do a search, most people cut it off or bend it with a BFH. Sand, paint and you're good.. easy mod..