Off Roading advice..
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JK Enthusiast
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Bridgstone Dueler A/T REVO 2
BFGoodwrich Rugged Terrain T/A
Nitto Terra Grappler AT
As far as a lift is concerned i assume a 2" lift would suffice?
I also want to keep this as close to a daily driver as possible with the occasional off road experience.
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Bone stock is very capable.
Disconnect.
Air Down. I would take my old stock tires down to 14-15 lbs.
Kick it into 4L when 2H doesn't cut it any more.
I find 4H useless offroad with an automatic... heats up the tranny too much.
Disconnect.
Air Down. I would take my old stock tires down to 14-15 lbs.
Kick it into 4L when 2H doesn't cut it any more.
I find 4H useless offroad with an automatic... heats up the tranny too much.
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JK Enthusiast
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I just took my Jeep out last weekend. It is a 2dr X with 3.21 gears, no lift, and the Goodyear SR-A tires. I was shocked at how well it could do. I just put it in 4-lo and it crawled right through the trail. Got to climb a couple rocks too!
To do everything on that trail all I would need is a small lift. Possibly even the TF performance leveling kit or a 2" BB and some tires that are bigger with a better tread pattern.. probably just 33s. But for now I like just having fun stock. Because its cheaper!
To do everything on that trail all I would need is a small lift. Possibly even the TF performance leveling kit or a 2" BB and some tires that are bigger with a better tread pattern.. probably just 33s. But for now I like just having fun stock. Because its cheaper!
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Originally Posted by davidusr
All i've done is change the wheels and added 33's, well, nearly 33's, and I've had no problems. I am looking for a set of QD's. What brand would you guys recommend? Or are they basically all the same?
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JK Enthusiast
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I assume by using sway bar disconnects that allows me more flex to keep more tire on the ground?
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yea lower gears are good for when you get bigger tires like 35's, by the way if you ever regear get 5.13's trust me
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A leveling kit is just a small budget boost (spacers on top of the coils) Usually 1-1.5". It lifts the Jeep a little but it also levels the front to the rear, which is good for heavy bumpers and winches. A lift kit can be a budget boost (up to about 2-2.5") or replace the coils. The pricing from low to high is leveling kit, budget boost, coil lift.
Someone with more experience is welcome to correct me or elaborate but I think that is about right.
Someone with more experience is welcome to correct me or elaborate but I think that is about right.
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JKS Quicker Discos. Solidly built and pretty easy to remove and install.
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A leveling kit is just a small budget boost (spacers on top of the coils) Usually 1-1.5". It lifts the Jeep a little but it also levels the front to the rear, which is good for heavy bumpers and winches. A lift kit can be a budget boost (up to about 2-2.5") or replace the coils. The pricing from low to high is leveling kit, budget boost, coil lift.
Someone with more experience is welcome to correct me or elaborate but I think that is about right.
Someone with more experience is welcome to correct me or elaborate but I think that is about right.
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