Help on the wheel tire set up of this JK?

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Nov 6, 2012 | 07:12 AM

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M3This

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Originally Posted by tslewisz

Don't those wheels have OEM-spec backspace of 6.25"? You'll need spacers if that's the case.

Any idea of what size?

Nov 6, 2012 | 07:13 AM

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Originally Posted by kaptkrappy

There's a good write up about it on the Expedition Portal Forum. It's much more detailed.

Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Overland parts list - Expedition Portal

"AEV Nth Degree 3.5" Premium Suspension System"

"BFG 35" KM2"

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Thanks! Ill read through that.

Nov 6, 2012 | 07:13 AM

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Thanks to everyone else for all the input. You guys ROCK

Nov 6, 2012 | 09:48 AM

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tslewisz

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Originally Posted by M3This

Any idea of what size?

1.5" should do it.

Nov 6, 2012 | 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by kaptkrappy

They mention they changed stock 4.11 gearing to 5.13, and then somewhere else it mentions the axle gearing was changed to 4.88. You'll have to excuse my noobness ... but is that the same thing? or are there two different areas to regear? or if they are talking about the same place which one seems more realistic?