$5,000 to spend :)
JK Super Freak
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From: Lancaster County, PA
The problem im having is that when you buy tires your need rims, and then you need the lift to clear them, and then you need the rear bumper/tire carrier to hold it...
So it seems like either Im going to have to go with Tires,Rims,Lift,Rear Bumper, OR
go all performance upgrades
So it seems like either Im going to have to go with Tires,Rims,Lift,Rear Bumper, OR
go all performance upgrades
I wouldn't waste the money on "performance upgrades" like intake, exhaust, supercharger, whatever. It's a Jeep, not a sportscar. You can't do the performance upgrades required (Hemi) to make it worth it, for $5k... so I would just pass on them. The gears will get you back your driveability you might otherwise lose by going with bigger tires, etc.
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JK Freak
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From: Crandon, WI
The problem im having is that when you buy tires your need rims, and then you need the lift to clear them, and then you need the rear bumper/tire carrier to hold it...
So it seems like either Im going to have to go with Tires,Rims,Lift,Rear Bumper, OR
go all performance upgrades
So it seems like either Im going to have to go with Tires,Rims,Lift,Rear Bumper, OR
go all performance upgrades
JK Freak
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From: st marys md
JK Enthusiast
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From: So Cal
If you run 35s you will want to regear and trust me you will be glad you did. With the regear pick up a superchips programer also. Run your stock wheels with spacers use the wheel money somewhere else. And maybe even put a bigger lift on (4"). Reinforce your front axle and some skids. And then a nice rear swing bumper. It will look good going down the rode and perform great offroad.
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Re: $5,000 to spend :)
The one thing I hope you got from this thread is to regear. It's not something you get to show off, but it's the one thing you will use everyday.
We don't even sell gears. So this isn't a sales pitch.
We don't even sell gears. So this isn't a sales pitch.
JK Enthusiast
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From: Hamilton, NJ
Wheels, Tires, Nice Complete Lift Kit, Gears, Rear Bumper/Carrier - you already have decent axles and lockers so you can save there.
I wouldn't waste the money on "performance upgrades" like intake, exhaust, supercharger, whatever. It's a Jeep, not a sportscar. You can't do the performance upgrades required (Hemi) to make it worth it, for $5k... so I would just pass on them. The gears will get you back your driveability you might otherwise lose by going with bigger tires, etc.
I wouldn't waste the money on "performance upgrades" like intake, exhaust, supercharger, whatever. It's a Jeep, not a sportscar. You can't do the performance upgrades required (Hemi) to make it worth it, for $5k... so I would just pass on them. The gears will get you back your driveability you might otherwise lose by going with bigger tires, etc.
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Re: $5,000 to spend :)
That's a toss up, I ran 5.13's with 35's. It had alot of power but was a little higher RPMs at highway speeds than I liked. I had planned to run 37's so now the gearing is perfect.