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Tire with stock axel issue

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Old 05-24-2012, 11:32 AM
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I'm thinkjng to change 35' or 285,295 tire for my 2012 jku sahara.

I heard stock sahara axel with that big tire cause stress on the axel..

How do you guys think?
Old 05-24-2012, 11:42 AM
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That's true I assume you have the standard 44 rear and a 30 up front. I've seen many people put 35s on their stock Dana 30 but a 35 tire is about its limit. There are a few different things you can do to beef it up though like chromoly axle shafts and gussets if you wanted a little extra strength.



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