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Jeep Wrangler JK
JK General Discussion
gears, tires, axles, lift
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<blockquote data-quote="Vman" data-source="post: 442941" data-attributes="member: 22091"><p>Bigger tires are for ground clearance for your axles. Spring lifts are to give you body clearance for the bigger tires.</p><p></p><p>Like you mentioned, they're pretty capable even in stock form.</p><p></p><p>There are a number of posts on here for gearing. I can't speak for the manual but the auto chart for tires/gearing is spot-on.</p><p></p><p>I have an '07 (same 3.8 as you) on 35's with a 2.5" lift with flat fenders and some extra bump stop added (auto trans w/ 5.13 gears) and have found that more than sufficient for moderate off-road trail use and perfect for daily driving. </p><p></p><p>If you have the dana 30 up front I'd look into that some more. I decided to go with eaton truetracs front/rear for my application and they are outstanding for on-road traction and moderate off-road performance. I didn't want to go a full locker on a dana 30, get bound up, and break something. Eventually I want to upgrade that axle to something a little more beefy.</p><p></p><p>Clayton makes an excellent relocation bracket for your steering damper and it's not expensive at all. Very pleased with the one I installed on my rig.</p><p></p><p>Good luck with the process we all go through <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite3994" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Vman, post: 442941, member: 22091"] Bigger tires are for ground clearance for your axles. Spring lifts are to give you body clearance for the bigger tires. Like you mentioned, they're pretty capable even in stock form. There are a number of posts on here for gearing. I can't speak for the manual but the auto chart for tires/gearing is spot-on. I have an '07 (same 3.8 as you) on 35's with a 2.5" lift with flat fenders and some extra bump stop added (auto trans w/ 5.13 gears) and have found that more than sufficient for moderate off-road trail use and perfect for daily driving. If you have the dana 30 up front I'd look into that some more. I decided to go with eaton truetracs front/rear for my application and they are outstanding for on-road traction and moderate off-road performance. I didn't want to go a full locker on a dana 30, get bound up, and break something. Eventually I want to upgrade that axle to something a little more beefy. Clayton makes an excellent relocation bracket for your steering damper and it's not expensive at all. Very pleased with the one I installed on my rig. Good luck with the process we all go through ;) [/QUOTE]
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Jeep Wrangler JK
JK General Discussion
gears, tires, axles, lift
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