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Old Oct 4, 2008 | 01:10 AM
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Question what to do for 35's

Hi I wanted to upgrade to 35s in a couple months what should I or what do i have to get order to do it and do it right i know i have to lift it but is there anything besides that?

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Old Oct 4, 2008 | 02:28 AM
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Depending on how wide of tires you go you may need spacers or different wheels for proper backspacing. The link can answer your tire questions.

https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/modified-jk-tech-2/modified-tech-faq-answers-questions-every-newbie-has-18617/
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Old Oct 4, 2008 | 02:29 AM
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You can even get by w/o lifting (I think) if you like tube fenders and want to go that route.

Still will probably need new wheels w/ less BS or spacers on the stock wheels.
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Old Oct 4, 2008 | 02:34 AM
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4 door or two door? standard or auto. it makes a difference

thats a great link too!
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Old Oct 4, 2008 | 02:43 AM
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I just did this .... and it is awesome... but you gotta increase to at least 4.88 gears with 35" tires to keep it from running like a slug...
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Old Oct 4, 2008 | 08:57 AM
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i dont really know much about gearing how much would this cost me?
its a 2dr 5speed

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Old Oct 4, 2008 | 09:35 AM
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I love my 3" Fabtech lift

Its very simple and clears 35" tires,comes with almost everything you might need,I figure soon I will need adjustable track bars for the front and back its the only thing its missing

A little expensive,but I only do a little off-road mostly the road,but has worked out just great

http://www.quadratec.com/products/16119_050.htm

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Old Oct 4, 2008 | 12:37 PM
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Originally Posted by rodney
i dont really know much about gearing how much would this cost me?
its a 2dr 5speed
you need a 3" lift with adjustable control arms so you can adjust your rear pinion.

Plan on buying a rear u-joint driveshaft as well. You wont need it right away. But you'll need one.


I have the same set up (3" Fulltraction ultimate kit) with 5.13 gears. Its awesome!
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Old Oct 4, 2008 | 02:43 PM
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wow lots of money maybe ill just go with 33's since it is my daily driver. what would i need to do for that anything with gears or drive shafts?
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Old Oct 4, 2008 | 02:45 PM
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Originally Posted by rodney
wow lots of money maybe ill just go with 33's since it is my daily driver. what would i need to do for that anything with gears or drive shafts?
nope, just throw a 2" BB (spacers and new shocks) boast on, and you'll be good!
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