Originally Posted by Jeepin76

Check. I'll add that. Is a Tom Woods ok? I probably need a certain length, but I'll figure that out when the time comes.

Originally Posted by Jeepin76

I have a 2015, stock 6 speed manual. I have been researching upgrades for about 4 months so I can hopefully determine my plan of attack on my rig. It honestly makes me nauseous thinking about how much this is going b to cost, but I'm doing it anyway. Damn mod fever. Gets me every time!!!

Anyway, I'm probably going to head in this direction. Please let me know what extra mods I need to for or provide any suggestions / alternatives.

* 3.5" RK X-Factor Mid Arm
* Fox 2.0 shocks
* BushWacker Flat Fenders
* 17x9 wheels (Procomp 7005 or 7105)
* 37x12.50's

Will I need a front drive shaft (Tom woods?)? I read that I most likely won't need a rear. Hopefully that is true.

Do you think my axles will last a couple of years until I can upgrade them and do a 5.13 regear?

This is my daily driver with a 20 mile commute each way. I make a valiant attempt to hit the trails or just go explore once a month. My main reason for the 37's is to get my clearance angle close to what my TJ Rubi had with a 2" lift and 33's when going over sharp hill crests. I bottomed out the other day in the JK on a hill the TJ would drive right over. I was not happy.

Thanks,
Matt

Originally Posted by Rock Krawler Suspension

37's are pretty standard equipment on JK's so its definitely not a bad route to go on a DD. You will want to gusset the c's on the front axle at least with anything over a 35" tire (isn't a bad idea with a 35 either). If you're going with the flat fenders and 37's right off the bat you can run them no issue on a 2.5" x-factor kit as well. Totally personal preference though, if you're worried about break over angle then the 3.5" is the exact same kit with different coils.

RK

Originally Posted by BrowniesJK

I run the RK 3.5 X Factor w/ the RRD Resi's and 37" trail grapplers. I have factory trimmed fenders and run custom 1350 drive shafts front and rear. I have a JKUR so running the same D44 as you but I'm running the Aretec C gussets and axle truss's front and rear. I'm also running a set of prosteer ball joints. This is my 2nd JK and I absolutely love this setup. Can't go wrong with a set of 37's and a RK lift

Originally Posted by Mike H.

I too have a Rubi with 6spd M, and, I did not like the stock Rubi 4.10's with 35's, cannot imagine going to 37's without gearing at the same time.
Guess it depends on what you wheel... I went with 5.13's for 35's, it is geared just a little steeper than my XJ was and I'm real happy with it so far.
My build is armor and steering come as first priority, lift there-after, in order to gain some clearance I stuck a budget boost under it until "true" lift funds are available.
Good luck.

Originally Posted by Jeepin76

What's the difference between the 1310 and 1350 drive shafts besides the $200 price difference (Quadratech). I'm guessing they're built to tolerate different stress levels?

10-4 on the ball joints and gussets. Did you upgrade your axle shafts and re-gear as well?

Originally Posted by Jeepin76

Looks like I'll definitely have to regear. I think I'll have to live with the 4.10's for now

Originally Posted by nthinuf

Gearing is very subjective. Drive it and see what 'you' think of the performance, rather than basing it off of a few posts from people who could have very different driving styles, or different usage, or different location/elevation, or may be giving their opinion based on an older 3.8 and not a newer 3.6... Plenty of other threads to read through for opinions.