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Jan 9, 2011 | 05:46 PM

#11

Grognard

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From: San Antonio, TX

Put on the lift and wheels, see how the steering geometry is, how it drives, and go from there.

Jan 9, 2011 | 06:32 PM

#12

Vince1

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From: Marietta, GA

Quote:

Originally Posted by stlfan06

Unless yours is broken, save your money. An adjustable front trackbar(to center your axle) would be a good start. You shouldn't have to worry about driveshafts with a 6 speed unlimited(at least not for awhile).

Edit: Also, 4.88's will work great with 35's and a 6 speed, but if's there's a decent chance you'll move up to 37's, give a good look at the 5.13's. It really depends on how much you travel on the interstate. If you consistently run 70-80, 5.13's might be a bit steep even with 37's.

Yea I do a lot of highway driving, 4.88 is a good choice. If I do decide to go to 37s, it won't be for a while, I'll switch.

Thanks!

Jan 9, 2011 | 06:34 PM

#13

Vince1

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From: Marietta, GA

Quote:

Originally Posted by Serg5000

I put a 3.25" lift on my JK 20k miles ago. No adjustable track bars or any adjustable anything. Have not needed a driveshaft either. The one thing I did need was a tire carrier because the tire was destroying my tailgate.

Lift and tires, you will be good to go.

Definitely will be looking into a tire carrier as well. Any recommendations?

Jan 9, 2011 | 06:36 PM

#14

Vince1

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From: Marietta, GA

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grognard

Put on the lift and wheels, see how the steering geometry is, how it drives, and go from there.

That makes sense. I decided to get a lift and tires based on the wheelin I did while stock.

Jan 9, 2011 | 06:37 PM

#15

Vince1

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From: Marietta, GA

Thanks all for the GREAT ideas, keep'em coming. I will be doing all the work the last week of January, so I got some time.

Jan 9, 2011 | 06:42 PM

#16

RAINSTATEBEAR

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From: Spanaway, WA

Talked to a few people who said you will run around 200rpm more at highway speeds with 5:13's over the 4:88 on 35's, so why not? Just going off what I was told not speaking frome experience here.

Jan 9, 2011 | 07:24 PM

#17

nthinuf

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From: Austin <--> Colorado Springs

Quote:

Originally Posted by RAINSTATEBEAR

Talked to a few people who said you will run around 200rpm more at highway speeds with 5:13's over the 4:88 on 35's, so why not? Just going off what I was told not speaking frome experience here.

There are some great RPM charts in the Drivetrain FAQ's. (use actual tire heights, not mfg's specs). They are much more accurate than getting advice from people who either don't own a JK, or own a JK but it is a different transmission than yours.

as an example...
manual, 5.13's, 34" actual height tires
= close to 3k rpm at 70 mph
A lot of people might think that is too high...