I currently wheel on intermediate trails. I wouldn't say I absolutely need 37s but 33" are not enough correctWHY 37's? Do you wheel where you NEED 37's? You only gain clearance at a huge weight and cost penalty.
There is a LOT that goes into 37's.
You need to get rid of the D35!
No exceptions!
Re-gear Axle shafts Brakes.
Enough Lift to clear them.
I plan on running 37's in the near future also. I've re-geared from 4:10 to 4:88's. Trussed & Gusseted my front axle and changed axle shafts to RCV's. I've trussed my rear axle and switched to Ten Factory shafts. I've upgraded my entire steering and will be going with PSC hydro assist. I'll also be ordering new brakes & rotors next month from Black Magic. I will be going to a LA with Ori Struts in the coming months too. A LOT goes into 37's. I suggest you look at 35's then decide if 37's are worth it.
I agree. I am trying to find out the cost of 37" built vs 35" and what is the minimum one can live with.I cant imagine needing 37's for an intermediate trail.
Not the right way to look at a build over 33" tires. If you've got the $ and the patience then more power to ya. A jeep built correctly for 33"-35" tires, can be an incredibly capable machine....and what is the minimum one can live with.
X2! Picking correct lines and learning from experienced wheelers makes a huge difference. A hand throttle can also help you with better controlled acceleration when the trail is rough.Not the right way to look at a build over 33" tires. If you've got the $ and the patience then more power to ya. A jeep built correctly for 33"-35" tires, can be an incredibly capable machine.
Take the lunchbox out of the 35 before you grenade it and have to walk home.Thank you all for your responses, lot of great information. I do not have dollars to burnbut want to make the jeep better and more capable. Following is my current setup: 33" tires on stock diff's (d33 & d35) 3.5 inch lift Lunchbox lockers front and back It has never caused any issues on intermediate trails but I was wondering is that a good enough setup to advance trails as well? I am not planning to do extreme rock crawl. What improvements would you do?
What is a d33?Thank you all for your responses, lot of great information.
I do not have dollars to burnbut want to make the jeep better and more capable.
Following is my current setup:
33" tires on stock diff's (d33 & d35)
3.5 inch lift
Lunchbox lockers front and back
It has never caused any issues on intermediate trails but I was wondering is that a good enough setup to advance trails as well? I am not planning to do extreme rock crawl.
What improvements would you do?
Sorry, my front diff is a Dana 30What is a d33?![]()
If you plan on going bigger than 33's (or even if you don't) one of the best upgrades you could do is either a D44 or a Ford 8.8 rear axle. That is one of the first mods you should look at IMHO, and you could still stay with the 33's for a while and just build toward 35's if you want (or not). With a beefier rear axle, you wouldn't have an issue with a locker, and it would be a step toward larger tires.Thank you all for your responses, lot of great information.
I do not have dollars to burnbut want to make the jeep better and more capable.
Following is my current setup:
33" tires on stock diff's (d33 & d35)
3.5 inch lift
Lunchbox lockers front and back
It has never caused any issues on intermediate trails but I was wondering is that a good enough setup to advance trails as well? I am not planning to do extreme rock crawl.
What improvements would you do?
My budget ?List of mods for 35's:
D44/8.8/9" rearend
chromo shafts front/rear
Good quality CA's
SYE
Rear DC shaft
Good quality springs and shocks of your choice
Good quality f/r adjustable trackbars
Heavy duty steering (ZJ minimum, Currie HD recommended)
Good quality selectable locker front and rear (Preferred over autos)
Deeper gear ratios (more than likely 4:88 or deeper with D44's on both sides)
Good quality ball joints and u-joints (spicer or similar)
Upgraded front brakes (Vanco preferred/recommended)
Under armor- GTS, tranny/t-case (TT with cable shifter), engine
Well, that's a good place to start...and what was your budget?
Slip yoke eliminator and Control arms...?My budget ?Well I know it would be expensive build and that's the reason I am trying to find out the "need". Some of my buddies run 37" and 40" on Rubicons and the jeeps are built like tanks
So why not Dana 44 in the front? And back? And BTW what are sye? And CA?