Actually it will make a lot more difference on the JK than the TJ due to the longer wheelbase of the Unlimited.

 

I doubt the Bushwhacker flares are going to help you with getting the 37's to clear. I may be wrong, but the only thing I think the Bushwhacker's will do is stick out more than the stock flares to cover your tires. You really need the extra height from a lift to clear the 37's and allow some decent articulation.

 

I think they do definately make a difference. When combined with 1" extra suspension lift when compared to using a 3" kit, you net 2" ground clearance. 37's roll over obstacles better as well.

 

Funny, I wanted to go 37's and was talked out of it by 100doolarman. Now he has 37's! Go figure. I would love to do 37's eventually but I nned to do alot of upgrades first. When I did my lift and tires the market was not there with products to do 37's correctly in my opinion. I still don't think it is. 37's in my future though. why? Chicks dig it

 

Yeah, I'll be the first to admit mine's not exactly done "right" for 37's, but they ARE working and I love them.

 

Thanks again for the replies,

I'm heavily leaning towards 37s and whoever said it, YES it IS partially an aesthetic thing. I don't want it to be huge and gawdy and I don't want the tires to look too small for the big flares either. This has a lot to do with the lift. Redrock's 37s look great to me since they are matched with the minimum lift possible......kinda stuffed in there, I LIKE that look. I don't want a tall, top heavy jeep for SURE. I like the Rancho kit because supposedly there is no need for drivetrain mods and its only 4" which I consider "minimal" for 37s. I THINK this will give me the look and performance I want. Its weird, the jeeps in the S&T section with 37s on stock wheels come the closest to the "LOOK" I want but I don't know why. I think tire selection has a lot to do with it too. I'm going with Mud Grapplers or Baja Claws........anyone want to sway me one way or the other?

Let me take this a new direction: What are the NEGATIVES of going 37??? What all will be affected that I am not anticipating that will ultimately cost me more money or sacrifice something.....I.E. ride quaility, etc.???

There was a write up on ProjectJK about the joints that Rancho is using and how awesome they seem to be, can someone tell me if the joints that Rubicon Express uses are good or will they have to be replaced, greased, etc.?? I need a newby lift as I still am not that educated with dialing in everything and maintaining these aftermarket parts. My current secondary option that will save me $1500 is the RE SuperFlex kit. Its a short arm but seems to be the closest thing to a long arm without spending the extra cash.......anyone want to comment on my uneducated statement?? What does that kit lack for the 37" application? Anything else to be desired?

I read that the new JKs also have 7" longer arms than years past......do we really NEED long arm kits or am I wasting $2000 just for peice of mind? I want a perfect ride and I do alot of highway driving and take corners fast.

Enough rambling for this post.....talk to me!

 

Question: The RE Super Flex kit only comes with adjustable UPPER arms but the lower are fixed. Will this not be a good choice for 37" tires should I decide to add a spacer later? Is it a better kit (more complete component replacement) than the Ultimate Full Traction kit? What am I looking for in a 3"-3.5" kit if I want to use it with 37"s one day......or now! Sorry if this has already been answered.

Does anyone expect a MUCH better long arm kit to come out in the coming year that would be worth waiting for. I can throw the 35s on now with a $150 spacer and the flares.........if it was worth it. My feeling, which is created from all that is written on the net (....and if its written down.....ITS TRUE!) is that the Rancho kit is very complete and probably couldn't be improved on to a great degree, surely some but not enough to be worth waiting.

Opinions please?

 

Well I would stick with 12.50 wide tires if you get 37's to keep the weight down. The 37's are already going to be heavy enough, the extra width will just add weight you don't need (i.e. extra stress on the axles.) One reason I chose the Goodyear MT/R's was the weight, the other was the great reviews and personal recommendations I've read and heard about them. The 37x12.50x15 Goodyear MT/R weighs 67lb. Add my 15x8 aluminum wheel which only weighs 20lb and I've got a wheel/tire combo that is 87lb. That is only 14lb more than my stock Rubi wheels/tires. Less weight = less stress on the axles and driveline components. I am also not the least bit worried about carrying a 37" spare on my stock spare carrier until I get my new bumper/tire carrier in.

 

Come on Hundy where is the CMF representation??

 

Anyone tell me about the joints that Rubicon Express uses? I notice that this is the component that separates some kits from others. I know the Rancho joints are good, well supposed to be but they're new so who knows. I want to know if there is ANYTHING lacking on the RE kits?? Someone tell me what kind of joints the RE kits use please.......do they require maintenance, replacement? Can I get 37s on and adjust the suspension properly with ONLY adjustable upper arms and fixed lower arms or do both need to be adjustable to dial the jeep in correctly?

Also, does anyone have that $200 Bestop tire carrier?? I'm already a few K over budget so I can't do a new rear bumper NOW and am wondering if the Bestop carrier will work fine for a 37 and retain the 3rd brake light AND work in conjunction with whatever afterfactory bumper I choose later. This is important.....any help would be GREATLY appreciated.

Someone link me to a tire carrier that extends the 3rd brake light.......I saw it once and can't find it again.......IS it the Bestop?