After saving $$$ for the past year and a half. I am finally modifying my Jeep, and I need some help. I am not mechanically inclined so bare with me.
I have a 2008 Wrangler X with the S package which added options including the 17 inch alloy wheels.
To date, this is what I have ordered in the past week:
Rugged Ridge Modular XHD front and rear bumper in powder coat black
Rugged Ridge XHD rear tire rack
Rugged Ridge 4 inch tubular side steps
Front skid plate
Rough Country 3.25 inch suspension lift kit
Rough Country Perf. Dual Stabilizer
1.5 inch wheel spacers to accomodate running my stock rims with 35 inch tires
Most of these things have either arrived in the past few days or are hopefully being shipped soon, but I have some questions.
I believe my gear ratio is 3.73. I plan to run 35s which will be a 3 inch increase over the stock 32s. Do I need to start considering upgrading my gear ratio to 4.10 or higher to accomodate the 35s? I don't want my JK to be a slug on the road. It is my only vehicle and I will be using it mostly for regular highway driving.
I have a 2008 Wrangler X with the S package which added options including the 17 inch alloy wheels.
To date, this is what I have ordered in the past week:
Rugged Ridge Modular XHD front and rear bumper in powder coat black
Rugged Ridge XHD rear tire rack
Rugged Ridge 4 inch tubular side steps
Front skid plate
Rough Country 3.25 inch suspension lift kit
Rough Country Perf. Dual Stabilizer
1.5 inch wheel spacers to accomodate running my stock rims with 35 inch tires
Most of these things have either arrived in the past few days or are hopefully being shipped soon, but I have some questions.
I believe my gear ratio is 3.73. I plan to run 35s which will be a 3 inch increase over the stock 32s. Do I need to start considering upgrading my gear ratio to 4.10 or higher to accomodate the 35s? I don't want my JK to be a slug on the road. It is my only vehicle and I will be using it mostly for regular highway driving.