10frank9
Web Wheeler
Ouch. Bet JKX was a blast besides the smiling axle.....
Does size really matter?
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Ouch. Bet JKX was a blast besides the smiling axle.....
RockyJk
Active Member
You know you were having fun when your rig smiles about it! Lol
For the most part, 3" of lift and 35" tires will be all that you need to tackle most trails. At least, that's what I have found running that setup both on our white JK and on our old sunburst orange JK. It's a great setup that is affordable to get to and won't start breaking stuff on your Jeep. Having said that, there are trails out west that you can't even begin to play on unless you have 37's.
As mentioned, gussets, chromoly shafts with full circle clips, 1350 drive shafts and of course, a lift that can clear the bigger tires.
LOL!! Nice shot - I think your Jeep is happy knowing that it'll finally get a worthy rear end
ttfhell
New member
Well just to be fair to the stock setup you did get air at 70 mph...awesomeness!
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estim8d
New member
Ha - that's true - and it made it off the trail VW style. :beer:
dis_dis
Banned
I've been running 35s for the last few months and pretty happy with them, been able to hang out with guys running 37s and even some buggies, of course getting more stuck than them and having to use the winch every once in a while.
I am upgrading to 37s for that bit of extra clearance that won't necessary help me run more challenging trails but should make the trails that I normally run a little more forgiving. I am glad I got 35s first as I am sure I will appreciate 37s a little more that way, I think. I would probably still be running 35s if I didn't get a great deal on a set of used 37s.
With 37s you might have to do some upgrades that 35s don't necessarily require - reinforced axles, re-gearing, possibly steering assist, better drive shafts.
I am upgrading to 37s for that bit of extra clearance that won't necessary help me run more challenging trails but should make the trails that I normally run a little more forgiving. I am glad I got 35s first as I am sure I will appreciate 37s a little more that way, I think. I would probably still be running 35s if I didn't get a great deal on a set of used 37s.
With 37s you might have to do some upgrades that 35s don't necessarily require - reinforced axles, re-gearing, possibly steering assist, better drive shafts.