Finally pulling the trigger. Take a final look, more to be added at a later date but this is the first step in the process.

2011 Black JKU, dual tops. 14000 miles.

(5) Nitto Trail Grapplers 295/70R-18.
(5) Fuel Gauge 18' Wheels. 4.5 backspace, machined black.
Bushwacker Flats.
Teraflex Performance Leveling Kit.
VDP Stubby Front Bumper Conversion Kit.
OR-Fab Tire Carier.

I was possibly leaning towards keeping my current fenders and going with a 2.5 Rough Country Lift, but as this is my DD and only used a few times a year on the beach I ended up leaning towards the leveling kit. Opinions?

Have heard different things and some say do it and others say its not a huge deal, but was thinking about reenforcing my C's and/or putting some sleeves on it. Opinions?

Also, whats the difference between black and machined black wheels? I'd assume machined is flat black?

When its all done, pics will follow. Anything else you see let me know. Thanks boys.

 

You've definitely got a good starter list there. I'd recommend you check out Scrappy's build, he has a similar set up with the Nitto's, TF Leveler, and 18's. GL with your build and hope to see ya on the trails!

https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/show...y-s-jeep-build

 

If u only use it on the beach and roads only and no off roading I don't see the point of gussets and sleeves

 

You have a nice setup. Some thoughts... I would go bigger on the tire having put 275's on my rig I wish I had gone bigger. If they are too big you can easily trade down and get some cash. 18 inch rim's are nice, but the cost on tires goes up when you run 18 or 20 inch rims.

 

Thanks for the replies fellas. I have a 2011 Auto w 3.73's and am afraid I would lose too much power going any bigger. I called everywhere to get some Duratrac 35's and they are all backordered til June at the earliest. I like the Duratracs because they aren't as heavy as the Nitto's. The reason I am leaning towards the 295s is that I think they measure just over 34 and I need a 18' wheel because I'm set on the Fuel Gauge bc I don't see a lot of fellow Jeepers with them..

Anyone know the size the Nitto Trail Grappler 295/70-18 measure out to?

 

Some one recently posted that their 315/70/17 gy dts measured out to be around 34"

 

I like those tires a lot. I have seen they are around 33.75 when measured out, which isn't that big of a deal anyway. A lot of the Duratracs are on backorder til June though, plus the wheels I'm running only come in 18s or 20s, and I'm pretty much set on running them. I don't wheel so I'm not going to regear. I'll only regear if I find a beater for a car that I can use daily and put some 37s on the Jeep on day. Wishful thinking. Need to win the lottery.