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ciphershort

ciphershort

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Hello everyone, finally signed up for an account here. Bought my 2009 JKUx a couple of years ago and caught the fever right away. Last year I bit the bullet and bought the TF 2.5 coil lift with shocks and installed it all myself. This was my first experience with doing anything to a vehicle but it was an awesome learning experience. This year I've been saving for new wheels, tires, and a re-gear. Looking at going down to 16-inch wheels since wheels and tires are so much cheaper. Probably going with the 16x8 ProComp 7089s and either 35-inch Goodyear Duratracs or the new BFG AT KO2s when the time comes. I currently have 3.73 gears and know I'll need a re-gear but am torn between the 4.88 and 5.13 gears. I have the D30 up front so I know there's a huge debate over pinion size, highway RPMs, and other things with the 5.13s so I'm torn... My JK us my DD and I won't be doing any hard-core wheeling as there's not much in Northeast Arkansas. Mainly mud and trials. Can't wait to get off my 32-inch tires tho!

Future Definite Mods Include:
JCR Offroad Crusader Mid Width Front Bumper
JCR Offroad Crusader Rear Bumper with Tire Carrier
Rigid Industries Lights all around
Quadratec Winch
...and I'm sure more will come...

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matt1171

matt1171

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Welcome from another Arkansan. I have a 2008 JKU on 35s. Re-geared to 4.88s and have been very happy. 5.13 would be too much. I cruise at 75 on the interstate at just under 2500 RPMs and it does great!!!
 
Canvas JK

Canvas JK

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Welcome to the Wayalife.

I would look more into the tires and sizes again. A 16 inch wheel will give more side wall so you will want a tire that has a thicker side wall if you are going to play on the rocks. Again that is just my opinion. Check the for sale thread I believe there are a set of 16's for sale.

R/
Will
 
OIIIIIIIO

OIIIIIIIO

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Wave from WV.
 

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ciphershort

ciphershort

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Hey guys sorry for just now seeing all of this! Thanks for the warm welcome! Honestly I kinda thought I'd get emails when people replied to this thread but I guess not. Still learning this forum I guess. Here's the only pic I seem to be able to find. This was right after I installed the lift.

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Glad to hear the 4.88s are good with 35s. I've read so much debate it's hard to know what's best. Just don't want to spend all that cash on a regear and regret the choice! I'm really liking this forum!
 
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