Tires and lift
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From: Malvern, PA
Ok I'm thinking of a teraflex 2.5 or 3 in lift and 33s with 17s does anyone have any advise or good set ups like just man up and get 3in with 35s and 18s or anything I don't want to lose to much mpg mainly street beach and some mild off road but I don't want a pussy spacer lift
Well, it seems like your mind's already made up. You're going to loose MPG when you lift and get bigger tires. It just depends on how much street comfort you're willing to give up for off road ability. Also, how much money are you looking to spend? That's another big consideration. 35's are more expensive and will hurt your mileage more than a set of 33's.
I say do some more research and don't hesitate to ask questions. then you'll have a better idea of what you're looking for out of your Jeep. I'm alwaqys ahppy to answer any questions you might have. So, feel free to PM me.
-Zach
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From: laurel,de
Can you maybe explain your theory behind a "pussy spacer lift"?
I have a Teraflex 2.5" bb and 35's and it does just fine for me, and i do a heck of a lot more than street, beach, and mild offroading.. IMO a budget boost would be perfect for your needs. Same ride as stock and fit up to 35's easily. Sure it doesn't flex like a long arm, but you get same flex as stock which does fine for me and fine for your mild offroad and beach driving.
As for "manning up with 35's and 18's, I wouldn't go over 17" and 35's but that's just my opinion. You'll get more sidewall for offroad and better performance aired down. I myself actually have 15's for that reason and also, 35" KM2's are $240 for 15" wheels, and $412 for 18's. Lol have fun with that!!
I would go 35's cuz you'll regret 33's. I went from 18-19.5 average mpg to 14.5-15.5 on 35's but still on 3.21's. That will change soon. Rock trac 4:1 case going in tomorrow and 4.10 gears soon to follow
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From: Chesapeake Beach, MD
Can you maybe explain your theory behind a "pussy spacer lift"?
I have a Teraflex 2.5" bb and 35's and it does just fine for me, and i do a heck of a lot more than street, beach, and mild offroading.. IMO a budget boost would be perfect for your needs. Same ride as stock and fit up to 35's easily. Sure it doesn't flex like a long arm, but you get same flex as stock which does fine for me and fine for your mild offroad and beach driving.
As for "manning up with 35's and 18's, I wouldn't go over 17" and 35's but that's just my opinion. You'll get more sidewall for offroad and better performance aired down. I myself actually have 15's for that reason and also, 35" KM2's are $240 for 15" wheels, and $412 for 18's. Lol have fun with that!!
I would go 35's cuz you'll regret 33's. I went from 18-19.5 average mpg to 14.5-15.5 on 35's but still on 3.21's. That will change soon. Rock trac 4:1 case going in tomorrow and 4.10 gears soon to follow
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From: Westfield
Definitely do 3 inch coil lift. That way, when I'm still driving with my ACOS(poon tang) and 2 inches over stock (more poon tang), and flat fenders, I can wave at you in the shop getting no poon tang.