Your gussets would be a top priority. The bj's are relative- some people say that they've worn them out in 12k miles but mine have lasted until 100k.

So your bj's, steering, tie rod, and drag link will all depend on you and how you drive. If you feel like your tires start to control you then you'll know it's time to start replacing components.

Another point though- if you're in 37" territory then you know to have some money set aside for parts or a second vehicle if something does go wrong.

 

I never broke more stuff then when I put 37's on. I was running rubi take off's with 4.10 gears on the 6 speed. I was constantly snapping driveshafts and broke rear axle shafts. Steering is much harder when deflated off road. I do wheel hard and often though. If you are going to run 37's especially heavy ones and your jeep is a daily driver build up an emergency fund and expect more maintenance on it. Just remember that the components on your jeep were designed for a max 32" tire on a vehicle that has to meet federal cafe standards.

IMO running 37's is an awful waste of money and rubber to be running on road but it is your jeep and your money enjoy yourself.

 

That's about as real as it gets for a leveling. A basic lift with 35's is more than you need for most trails. A winch for that rare occasion where a little help is needed. I mainly drive on road but when I wheel, I wheel hard. My 35" all terrain tires are fine. 5.13 gears d44's and a Magnuson supercharger to name a few mods were all well spent for on and off road.

 

Thanks for all the great points guys.
I am definitely not an animal offroad like much of you guys are though to be honest.
Sounds like maybe no 37's...maybe I'll meet myself in the middle then since I'm already running 35's and get some TSL 36's....lol

Sent from my LG-LS980 using JK-Forum

 

I run 37's on my daily driver. It's a 2013 JKUR auto with 4.10s. Did the Artec front axle armor kit and Synergy ball joints. Has been working great for the past 1 1/2 years. I have wheeled Moab twice and Rubicon once with this set up and the Jeep gets driven to and from the trail. That being said, I am not hard on my Jeep when wheeling. I have done some pretty decent trails in Moab (no Prichett Canyon for me). I would say that it is completely do able and liveable, but it's your Jeep.

 

I am at 4.88 6-speed. Have 3.25" of lift and currently on 35s. I have bought a 1.25" body lift to move up to 37s. In upstate NY I have done some raunchy off road trails. I think I am done with those and will become a mall crawler/ or mud only kind of driver.
I am hoping my D30 and joints will hold out but if not then I guess I'll upgrade lol

 

This is pretty much my position also.
I guess you really don't know until you take a shot at it.
I don't get crazy and don't plan to so I guess we'll see what happens

Sent from my LG-LS980 using JK-Forum

 

i think 35's are pretty much the ideal tire for a 2 door unless your ready to do some serious modding (stretching etc,). 4 Doors kinda need the extra height of 37's due to the horrible break over angle but then you have to do a lot of mods and reinforcement just to keep from breaking stuff left and right. If my jeep was a daily driver no way would I run 37's.

 

I just did Prichett Canyon with 35" tires and a 2.5" lift. My buddy did it with his TJ and 33's. If you wheel smart, you can go far with less. We saw it over and over in Moab this year. So much of wheeling is the driver skills and not getting overly excited. There's nothing better than watching a fully built jeep with 38" tires roll because of poor driving then crawling past them with 35" tires and mall crawler sidesteps without incident. Ability to see the correct line and patients to let your jeep do what it can shouldn't be undervalued. If you can't pick a line or keep your calm when on a challenging trail, find a friend that can direct and slow you down and things won't break.

 

So true, people over build the JK way too much. The Rubicon and Moab were considered tough trails because a few years back a big tire on a jeep was 33" and 37's were very rare. Today running a JK with 37's they are nothing. It just amazes me how many new jeepers want to jump right to 37" tires like it is nothing.