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10-25-2013, 08:18 AM
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Hello, I'm currently running a 4" lift on my 2010 unlimited with 37x13.5 mud grapplers, I have a little rubbing going on so this weekend I'm putting on 1.5 spacers and a new fox ATS stabilizer and also replacing the other bolt in the track bar (which was oblong) to correct some wobble. My question is Im about to buy a spare to match but was thinking about taking my tire size to the max for my wheel which is 38x15.5 so that next tire replace ill be set, anyone have concerns or suggestions on this move?
10-25-2013, 08:33 AM
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Im running all stock right now, just starting to work through the truck as money permits. My 37's seem to run great im just concerned that the 15.5 might rub even with the spacers.
My next purchase will be smitty fender flares.
My next purchase will be smitty fender flares.
10-25-2013, 08:38 AM
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37"+ tires and "as money permits" don't really go together well
I gotta say I have some concerns.
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10-25-2013, 08:43 AM
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Yeah I felt coming lol, I don't get off the road much at this point just wanted the look, I'll need to get more education before getting into axles but gears would be something if I knew what to put in. I'm still learning and all the !@#$ I've read just makes my head swell so I'm also thinking about joining a jeep club in this area. Ive spent most of my time on my Harley until the weather changes hence timing.
10-25-2013, 08:50 AM
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Yeah I felt coming lol, I don't get off the road much at this point just wanted the look, I'll need to get more education before getting into axles but gears would be something if I knew what to put in. I'm still learning and all the !@#$ I've read just makes my head swell so I'm also thinking about joining a jeep club in this area. Ive spent most of my time on my Harley until the weather changes hence timing.
I highly recommend you hold off on going any bigger for now, and really learn more about your Jeep before even thinking about going bigger. 37" tires put a lot of stress on things that stock components just don't like. Things like wheel bearings, ball joints ect might be on their way out for you (I already replaced a wheel bearing on my 2012 @ 30,000 miles and i only have 35's). Even just running them on the street, I would highly recommend getting some C gussets for your front axle. You can get a set for $50, and if you make friends with a local jeep club or know someone who is good at welding, doesn't cost you anything more to put them on other than maybe a pack of beer.
Edit: If Dirtman sees this thread he may give you a little bit of flaming for wanting to jump onto 38's without really knowing much about your jeep
, but he'll also teach you a lot more than I can. Straightforward guy with a lot of knowledge
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10-25-2013, 09:20 AM
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That's all fine and dandy, wheeling isn't a requirement to get help and advice I highly recommend you hold off on going any bigger for now, and really learn more about your Jeep before even thinking about going bigger. 37" tires put a lot of stress on things that stock components just don't like. Things like wheel bearings, ball joints ect might be on their way out for you (I already replaced a wheel bearing on my 2012 @ 30,000 miles and i only have 35's).
Even just running them on the street, I would highly recommend getting some C gussets for your front axle. You can get a set for $50, and if you make friends with a local jeep club or know someone who is good at welding, doesn't cost you anything more to put them on other than maybe a pack of beer.
Edit: If Dirtman sees this thread he may give you a little bit of flaming for wanting to jump onto 38's without really knowing much about your jeep, but he'll also teach you a lot more than I can. Straightforward guy with a lot of knowledge
I highly recommend you hold off on going any bigger for now, and really learn more about your Jeep before even thinking about going bigger. 37" tires put a lot of stress on things that stock components just don't like. Things like wheel bearings, ball joints ect might be on their way out for you (I already replaced a wheel bearing on my 2012 @ 30,000 miles and i only have 35's). Even just running them on the street, I would highly recommend getting some C gussets for your front axle. You can get a set for $50, and if you make friends with a local jeep club or know someone who is good at welding, doesn't cost you anything more to put them on other than maybe a pack of beer.
Edit: If Dirtman sees this thread he may give you a little bit of flaming for wanting to jump onto 38's without really knowing much about your jeep
, but he'll also teach you a lot more than I can. Straightforward guy with a lot of knowledgeLast edited by kh202; 10-25-2013 at 09:24 AM.
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