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37's set up for street queen

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Old Apr 27, 2014 | 03:58 AM
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ID:	548832I took the advice of forum members here last time for 2010 Unlimited Rubicon setup, and was greatly pleased. Now that is sold and I'm on to the next one!

Current setup ( Bought like this)

2012 2 door sport
Skyjacker 3.5 inch lift
Flat fenders
315/16/70 tires


I'm not sure which gears it has, however for the amount I drive each day I am a 100% more satisfied with the performance of the 2012 (acceleration, etc..) than my 2010. Gas mileage in the city is in between 14-15 mpg and I rarely drive on the free way.

If I wanted to get 37's while staying stock, maybe gussets and a pro cal. Would that be enough to "get by" until I get the itch to do more? This is a 99% road driven jeep. Some mud/light trails every now and then. I would be getting a lighter 37 like an MTR. I hate to say it's a street queen, but I just haven't had the time or opportunity to wheel more.


Also did a search before and got a lot of good info, just trying to get more specific for my jeep. If 37s will even fit with what I have now.

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Old Apr 27, 2014 | 04:08 AM
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I'd sleeve or truss the axle, and if pulling ball joints to gusset, have Synergy's to install. That should protect you as best as possible against a big pothole. You'll also need something for wheel offset--new wheels? And does that lift take care of pinion angles? Also check if front driveshaft has adequate clearance. I've seen one that got tangled up with the exhaust crossover and the resultant damage was neither pretty nor cheap to repair. New DS and transfer case.

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Old Apr 27, 2014 | 04:13 AM
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I'd sleeve or truss the axle, and if pulling ball joints to gusset, have Synergy's to install. That should protect you as best as possible against a big pothole. You'll also need something for wheel offset--new wheels?
Yes going to go with a 17 inch wheel. I hate the stocks on there now, and 16 inch tires are a rarity it seems.
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Old Apr 27, 2014 | 04:15 AM
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Originally Posted by gottabeHUGE

Yes going to go with a 17 inch wheel. I hate the stocks on there now, and 16 inch tires are a rarity it seems.
I added made to my prior post. Sorry I'm so slow on my phone.
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Old Apr 27, 2014 | 05:33 AM
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Originally Posted by Mark Doiron
I added made to my prior post. Sorry I'm so slow on my phone.
No problems man! I just appreciate the input. I've checked the drive shaft angles, they don't seem to bad. I for sure am going to keep adding on to the jeep, I just can't stand my stock wheels and want to get new ones as the first upgrade I do.
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Old Apr 27, 2014 | 07:20 AM
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All the pro cal will do for you is correct the speedometer. Not sure what you mean by "get by"? If you have hills where you are at 5.13 would be the gears to go with for a true 37" tire but I would not waste the money on the MTR/K for a pavement pounder.
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Old Apr 27, 2014 | 07:30 AM
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My sport 2 door does fine on trails and some mud with a stock axle and gears. I have a 3" lift, flat fenders, and 37x13.50-15's. I always off-road in 4L and drive a lot of highway. I have 15000 miles on this set up and haven't bent or broke anything and haven't had any balljoint problems either.

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Old Apr 27, 2014 | 07:32 AM
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And you are running the 3.6 with a 6 speed.
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Old Apr 27, 2014 | 07:33 AM
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Yes, 2012 3.6, 6 spd. It's 3.21 gears also.
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Old Apr 27, 2014 | 07:34 AM
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You are in denial then. Performance would be so much better with proper gearing both on road and off.
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