What tire size is a safe combination with my stock gears?
JK Enthusiast
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From: Holly Springs, NC
Originally Posted by bigf350sd
If you find a used Rubicon, they have 4.11 gears from the factory, plus a lower geared low range in the transfer case. They also come stock with 32's, so 33's require nothing more than a budget boost coil spacer lift. The coil spacers come in different size lift heights, so depending in the size you get, you may look into new shocks. My fronts (before the full lift kit) were 1.75" and hhe rear was .75", and i ran 33's with absolutely no rubbing, trimming or anything. 35's would require slightly more lift, or a 1" body lift.
JK Junkie
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Gearing and tire choices depend on the person and what their "needs" are. Some people say that 33s are terrible with 4.10 gears. I run 33s with 3.21 gears and a superchips and have NO complaints at all.
My JK with the 33s is faster than my gfs stock 2010 with the 32s and a intake/exhaust.
My JK with the 33s is faster than my gfs stock 2010 with the 32s and a intake/exhaust.
JK Junkie
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I would love to get a Rubicon but I just do not have the funds.
I really like the looks of 35's. I think 33x12.50R17's on a 4 door JK just do not look proportional. I would rather not change gears if I don't have to. Would a programmer help gain some performance back? What programmer do you recommend? Superchip? Am I going to run into added stress on the existing major components?
Thanks again!
I really like the looks of 35's. I think 33x12.50R17's on a 4 door JK just do not look proportional. I would rather not change gears if I don't have to. Would a programmer help gain some performance back? What programmer do you recommend? Superchip? Am I going to run into added stress on the existing major components?
Thanks again!
JK Enthusiast
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From: Anchorage, AK
Hello Everyone,
I am in the process of looking for a used 4 door Unlimited X JK. It will be a daily driver with very little offroad use. It will get me to the timber during deer season and take me back through some soft corn and bean fields durning planting season and harvest. I am looking for one with an automatic transmission so my wife can drive it if she ever needs to.
One of my main requirements is that it must have atleast 373 gears in it. (I would prefer 410's) I have found a few but I am wanting to put a mild lift on it with either 33's or 35x12.50's which leads me to my question.
I was wondering, if a Jeep 4 door JK with an auto trans that has 373 or 410 gears could handle 33's or preferably 35's without a bunch of added stress to major components? What do you have and/or recommend?
Anyone with any experience in this category would be greatly appreciated! The more input the better. I want to save myself from making a wrong decision.
Thanks,
Barry
Illinois City, IL
I am in the process of looking for a used 4 door Unlimited X JK. It will be a daily driver with very little offroad use. It will get me to the timber during deer season and take me back through some soft corn and bean fields durning planting season and harvest. I am looking for one with an automatic transmission so my wife can drive it if she ever needs to.
One of my main requirements is that it must have atleast 373 gears in it. (I would prefer 410's) I have found a few but I am wanting to put a mild lift on it with either 33's or 35x12.50's which leads me to my question.
I was wondering, if a Jeep 4 door JK with an auto trans that has 373 or 410 gears could handle 33's or preferably 35's without a bunch of added stress to major components? What do you have and/or recommend?
Anyone with any experience in this category would be greatly appreciated! The more input the better. I want to save myself from making a wrong decision.
Thanks,
Barry
Illinois City, IL
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From: N.E. Georgia
Originally Posted by Mr. Smiley
you don't need coil spacers to run 33s, and in fact you could run 35s w/o coil spacers
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From: Illinois City, IL
I would love a manual but if the wifey ever needs to drive the jeep because her car is down then she wouldn't be able to. So, unfortunately, a manual is not an option.
I am going to take a look at a buddies setup for his 05 dodge 2500. He is running a Mickey T 17x9 wheel with Nitto Trail Grappler M/T 295/70 R17. They are off the truck so if I get the jeep deal done this weekend I will swing by there and roll them out next to it. I wish the 295/70 was a true 12.50 but oh well.
The jeep I am interested in has stock 410's in it even though it is an Unlimited X.
I think if I still with stock gears I probably do need to lean more towards the smaller side.
I am going to take a look at a buddies setup for his 05 dodge 2500. He is running a Mickey T 17x9 wheel with Nitto Trail Grappler M/T 295/70 R17. They are off the truck so if I get the jeep deal done this weekend I will swing by there and roll them out next to it. I wish the 295/70 was a true 12.50 but oh well.
The jeep I am interested in has stock 410's in it even though it is an Unlimited X.
I think if I still with stock gears I probably do need to lean more towards the smaller side.
