Clearance with factory sidesteps and 37s
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JK Super Freak
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From: Pasadena Maryland
Clearance with factory sidesteps and 37s
I thought I would be more than satisfied with my current set-up. ( 2" BB, 33s,and 1.5 inch wheel spacers) but alas, I am not. My thinking was I wanted the Jk to remain safe and stable on road because I knew my wife and kids would use it alot. Now, they are bugging me to take it up a notch because of things like "look at that Jeep with 35s dad". I have decided to do 37X12.50s, bumpers, winch, diff covers, and of course a real lift.
Question is................ Will I have clearance probs if I keep the factory(like the Sahara) sidesteps? I won't be rockcrawling and these do a great job of keeping the sides of the JK cleaner, and they really help when trying to crawl in and out of the back seat.
Question is................ Will I have clearance probs if I keep the factory(like the Sahara) sidesteps? I won't be rockcrawling and these do a great job of keeping the sides of the JK cleaner, and they really help when trying to crawl in and out of the back seat.
JK Jedi Master
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From: Hammond Louisiana
My wife drives mine, I have a RE BB and a 1 in M.O.R.E. BL, plenty of clearance with 35's, also keeps it at a pretty stable stock ride. I have 4.10 gears, thats another reason I didn't go 37's. If you go with a spring lift over 4in and 37's, think about adding the cost of gears and driveshafts. I wouldn't think the side steps would rub but you would need to trim the rear pinch seem. Also the stock bumpers would need stubification unless you change them out. If you got the money for it though, I say GO FOR IT!! and go ahead and put rock rails instead, you'll soon find out you'll never be fully satisfied. It's a Jeep Thang!
JK Jedi Master
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From: Hammond Louisiana
Honestly, I don't think anyone on this forum will be happiest until their jeeps are Hemi equiped, exoskeloton rockcage,dana 60fied, 10inchLifted, 42insuperswamper riden on Walker Evans monster JK's Anyway thats where wayoflife seems to be heading
Yeah I'm jealous
Yeah I'm jealous
JK Newbie
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From: Lower Gwynedd, PA
Do you really think you would be totally happy then too? I know I wouldn't! I am beginning to hate this Jeep as much as my previous, but my credit card companies love me!
JK Jedi Master
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From: Hammond Louisiana
Well, I forgot to add athe little things like improvement on the stereo,nick nack stuff( like grab handles, floor mats, etc) new hood( other nick nacks like shocks for the hood, tailgate, etc.) Oh yeah, half doors rear tie carrier, powerplant winch, super front carcrusher bumper( AHHHRR,AHRRRR,AHHHRRRR! TimAllen laugh) I guess your right, I'll stop now.