Andy

Hi everybody,

First off I want to introduce myself. I am Andy and I am an over the road
truck driver and I am semi retired. I'm getting home more often and using
my Jeep off -road more and love it. I apologize for these stupid questions
to you experts but here goes. I imagine this has been discussed many times
but I am new to the group. I love the knowledge here. Thanks!

I have a 2001 TJ sport I purchased new. I got the Dana 44, 5 speed, six
cylinder and 30 inch wheels. No track lock - wasn't offered in some groups.
I believe it is a 3.73 ratio.

1. Lift kit. What is the best for a TJ? Terra Flex, Old Man Emu, Rubicon.
I will use this Jeep on road, pulled behind my motorhome (with tow bar) and
off road. It will be mostly driven on road. How many inches on the
suspension? I don't think I need a body lift?

2. Tires? What size and brand.

3. I was thinking of putting a locker in the Dana 44. Detroit elec.?

What else, except body protection, is needed for some medium off road use.
Winch, what brand?

Thanks in advance. I have the Jeep itch and so does my wife. We love our
Jeep. So far it runs just great and we have done some amazing things stock.
This is our third Jeep.

Andy

twaldron

Hi Andy! First of all, don't apologize for "stupid questions". They
don't exist...

Congrats on the TJ, you picked some good factory options.

1. All 3 of those are great lift kits. (Teraflex, OME, RE) Lift is
subjective as far as height (i.e. what do you want and what will you
need?) First of all, WHY ARE YOU LIFTING IT? Is 4" too much, or not
enough? OME will give you 2.5" and is a superior suspension kit. Tera
and RE both have excellent 3/4/4.5" kits. More info on intended offroad
use here would help.

2. Tire size is also subjective and inter-relates heavily with lift
choice. More info on what you intend to do offroad. A 4" lift and 33s go
nicely, as do a 2.5 lift and 31 to possibly 32s. BFG ATs/MTs, Goodyear
MT/Rs are my choices. Remember, you might have to get some aftermarket
wheels if you go much wider than 10.50 on the tire and disconnect your
swaybar.

3. Consider an ARB for a Jeep that gets a lot of road use. My Rubicon
has a switchable locker and I really like having the option to
engage/disengage it. I like Warn for winches, people have other opinions
as well. You should have recovery equipt. like ****** strap, tree saver,
****** block, choker chain, tow strap, etc. and go have fun. Wheel with
someone else if at all possible!!

JMHO!

Andy wrote:

> Hi everybody,
>
> First off I want to introduce myself. I am Andy and I am an over the road
> truck driver and I am semi retired. I'm getting home more often and using
> my Jeep off -road more and love it. I apologize for these stupid questions
> to you experts but here goes. I imagine this has been discussed many times
> but I am new to the group. I love the knowledge here. Thanks!
>
> I have a 2001 TJ sport I purchased new. I got the Dana 44, 5 speed, six
> cylinder and 30 inch wheels. No track lock - wasn't offered in some groups.
> I believe it is a 3.73 ratio.
>
> 1. Lift kit. What is the best for a TJ? Terra Flex, Old Man Emu, Rubicon.
> I will use this Jeep on road, pulled behind my motorhome (with tow bar) and
> off road. It will be mostly driven on road. How many inches on the
> suspension? I don't think I need a body lift?
>
> 2. Tires? What size and brand.
>
> 3. I was thinking of putting a locker in the Dana 44. Detroit elec.?
>
> What else, except body protection, is needed for some medium off road use.
> Winch, what brand?
>
> Thanks in advance. I have the Jeep itch and so does my wife. We love our
> Jeep. So far it runs just great and we have done some amazing things stock.
> This is our third Jeep.
>
> Andy
>
>
>
>
>
>
>

--
__________________________________________________ _________
tw
03 TJ Rubicon
01 XJ Sport

There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
-- Dave Barry

http://www.7slotgrille.com/jeepers/t...ron/index.html
(Please remove the OBVIOUS to reply by email)
__________________________________________________ _________

twaldron

Hi Andy! First of all, don't apologize for "stupid questions". They
don't exist...

Congrats on the TJ, you picked some good factory options.

1. All 3 of those are great lift kits. (Teraflex, OME, RE) Lift is
subjective as far as height (i.e. what do you want and what will you
need?) First of all, WHY ARE YOU LIFTING IT? Is 4" too much, or not
enough? OME will give you 2.5" and is a superior suspension kit. Tera
and RE both have excellent 3/4/4.5" kits. More info on intended offroad
use here would help.

2. Tire size is also subjective and inter-relates heavily with lift
choice. More info on what you intend to do offroad. A 4" lift and 33s go
nicely, as do a 2.5 lift and 31 to possibly 32s. BFG ATs/MTs, Goodyear
MT/Rs are my choices. Remember, you might have to get some aftermarket
wheels if you go much wider than 10.50 on the tire and disconnect your
swaybar.

3. Consider an ARB for a Jeep that gets a lot of road use. My Rubicon
has a switchable locker and I really like having the option to
engage/disengage it. I like Warn for winches, people have other opinions
as well. You should have recovery equipt. like ****** strap, tree saver,
****** block, choker chain, tow strap, etc. and go have fun. Wheel with
someone else if at all possible!!

JMHO!

Andy wrote:

> Hi everybody,
>
> First off I want to introduce myself. I am Andy and I am an over the road
> truck driver and I am semi retired. I'm getting home more often and using
> my Jeep off -road more and love it. I apologize for these stupid questions
> to you experts but here goes. I imagine this has been discussed many times
> but I am new to the group. I love the knowledge here. Thanks!
>
> I have a 2001 TJ sport I purchased new. I got the Dana 44, 5 speed, six
> cylinder and 30 inch wheels. No track lock - wasn't offered in some groups.
> I believe it is a 3.73 ratio.
>
> 1. Lift kit. What is the best for a TJ? Terra Flex, Old Man Emu, Rubicon.
> I will use this Jeep on road, pulled behind my motorhome (with tow bar) and
> off road. It will be mostly driven on road. How many inches on the
> suspension? I don't think I need a body lift?
>
> 2. Tires? What size and brand.
>
> 3. I was thinking of putting a locker in the Dana 44. Detroit elec.?
>
> What else, except body protection, is needed for some medium off road use.
> Winch, what brand?
>
> Thanks in advance. I have the Jeep itch and so does my wife. We love our
> Jeep. So far it runs just great and we have done some amazing things stock.
> This is our third Jeep.
>
> Andy
>
>
>
>
>
>
>

--
__________________________________________________ _________
tw
03 TJ Rubicon
01 XJ Sport

There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
-- Dave Barry

http://www.7slotgrille.com/jeepers/t...ron/index.html
(Please remove the OBVIOUS to reply by email)
__________________________________________________ _________

twaldron

Hi Andy! First of all, don't apologize for "stupid questions". They
don't exist...

Congrats on the TJ, you picked some good factory options.

1. All 3 of those are great lift kits. (Teraflex, OME, RE) Lift is
subjective as far as height (i.e. what do you want and what will you
need?) First of all, WHY ARE YOU LIFTING IT? Is 4" too much, or not
enough? OME will give you 2.5" and is a superior suspension kit. Tera
and RE both have excellent 3/4/4.5" kits. More info on intended offroad
use here would help.

2. Tire size is also subjective and inter-relates heavily with lift
choice. More info on what you intend to do offroad. A 4" lift and 33s go
nicely, as do a 2.5 lift and 31 to possibly 32s. BFG ATs/MTs, Goodyear
MT/Rs are my choices. Remember, you might have to get some aftermarket
wheels if you go much wider than 10.50 on the tire and disconnect your
swaybar.

3. Consider an ARB for a Jeep that gets a lot of road use. My Rubicon
has a switchable locker and I really like having the option to
engage/disengage it. I like Warn for winches, people have other opinions
as well. You should have recovery equipt. like ****** strap, tree saver,
****** block, choker chain, tow strap, etc. and go have fun. Wheel with
someone else if at all possible!!

JMHO!

Andy wrote:

> Hi everybody,
>
> First off I want to introduce myself. I am Andy and I am an over the road
> truck driver and I am semi retired. I'm getting home more often and using
> my Jeep off -road more and love it. I apologize for these stupid questions
> to you experts but here goes. I imagine this has been discussed many times
> but I am new to the group. I love the knowledge here. Thanks!
>
> I have a 2001 TJ sport I purchased new. I got the Dana 44, 5 speed, six
> cylinder and 30 inch wheels. No track lock - wasn't offered in some groups.
> I believe it is a 3.73 ratio.
>
> 1. Lift kit. What is the best for a TJ? Terra Flex, Old Man Emu, Rubicon.
> I will use this Jeep on road, pulled behind my motorhome (with tow bar) and
> off road. It will be mostly driven on road. How many inches on the
> suspension? I don't think I need a body lift?
>
> 2. Tires? What size and brand.
>
> 3. I was thinking of putting a locker in the Dana 44. Detroit elec.?
>
> What else, except body protection, is needed for some medium off road use.
> Winch, what brand?
>
> Thanks in advance. I have the Jeep itch and so does my wife. We love our
> Jeep. So far it runs just great and we have done some amazing things stock.
> This is our third Jeep.
>
> Andy
>
>
>
>
>
>
>

--
__________________________________________________ _________
tw
03 TJ Rubicon
01 XJ Sport

There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
-- Dave Barry

http://www.7slotgrille.com/jeepers/t...ron/index.html
(Please remove the OBVIOUS to reply by email)
__________________________________________________ _________

Andy

Thanks twaldron for your reply. My answers are below. Yes, I optioned my
TJ with the hopes I would build it up some day. Thanks. We have seen
numerous Rubicon's on the trails and they walk up those muddy hills with
lockers. But we decided to take our 3 year old TJ and simply make it a
Rubicon. HA!

"twaldron" <twaldron@sbcOBVIOUSglobal.net> wrote in message
news:u_Skb.189$Za1.148@newssvr23.news.prodigy.com. ..
> Hi Andy! First of all, don't apologize for "stupid questions". They
> don't exist...
>
> Congrats on the TJ, you picked some good factory options.
>
> 1. All 3 of those are great lift kits. (Teraflex, OME, RE) Lift is
> subjective as far as height (i.e. what do you want and what will you
> need?) First of all, WHY ARE YOU LIFTING IT? Is 4" too much, or not
> enough? OME will give you 2.5" and is a superior suspension kit. Tera
> and RE both have excellent 3/4/4.5" kits. More info on intended offroad
> use here would help.
************************************************** ******
I live in Kentucky and have gone to both Land Between the Lakes and Tellico
in Murphy, NC. There are some real tough trails there and I couln't do some
of them without lift. I have a stock Jeep now. I have talked to many Jeep
owners and most say a quality lift kit will still ride as well as stock. I
drove a 2002 TJ with Terra Flex and it seemed to have great manners on the
road. I suppose around 4" will suit me well.
> ************************************************** ****
> 2. Tire size is also subjective and inter-relates heavily with lift
> choice. More info on what you intend to do offroad. A 4" lift and 33s go
> nicely, as do a 2.5 lift and 31 to possibly 32s. BFG ATs/MTs, Goodyear
> MT/Rs are my choices. Remember, you might have to get some aftermarket
> wheels if you go much wider than 10.50 on the tire and disconnect your
> swaybar.
************************************************** ****
I have factory 15" wheels now with 30" tires. Yuk, nice looking but not for
off road.. The trails here are muddy mostly, with some rocks and loose dirt.
Climbing a muddy hill is where I need the best tire. I will need to change
wheels for sure. 32's would be good. Can I go to 16" wheels or will I need
a body lift??
************************************************** ****
>
> 3. Consider an ARB for a Jeep that gets a lot of road use. My Rubicon
> has a switchable locker and I really like having the option to
> engage/disengage it. I like Warn for winches, people have other opinions
> as well. You should have recovery equipt. like ****** strap, tree saver,
> ****** block, choker chain, tow strap, etc. and go have fun. Wheel with
> someone else if at all possible!!
************************************************** ***
Roger the wheel with someone else. I like ARB because I want an open diff
for on road. Roger on Warn and all the supplies. I have some of these and
put them to good use. Question: has anybody gone to Big South Fork in
Tennessee? I was there and there is this one trail....
************************************************** *******
>
> JMHO!

You Bet!
>
> Andy wrote:
>
> > Hi everybody,
> >
> > First off I want to introduce myself. I am Andy and I am an over the
road
> > truck driver and I am semi retired. I'm getting home more often and
using
> > my Jeep off -road more and love it. I apologize for these stupid
questions
> > to you experts but here goes. I imagine this has been discussed many
times
> > but I am new to the group. I love the knowledge here. Thanks!
> >
> > I have a 2001 TJ sport I purchased new. I got the Dana 44, 5 speed,
six
> > cylinder and 30 inch wheels. No track lock - wasn't offered in some
groups.
> > I believe it is a 3.73 ratio.
> >
> > 1. Lift kit. What is the best for a TJ? Terra Flex, Old Man Emu,
Rubicon.
> > I will use this Jeep on road, pulled behind my motorhome (with tow bar)
and
> > off road. It will be mostly driven on road. How many inches on the
> > suspension? I don't think I need a body lift?
> >
> > 2. Tires? What size and brand.
> >
> > 3. I was thinking of putting a locker in the Dana 44. Detroit elec.?
> >
> > What else, except body protection, is needed for some medium off road
use.
> > Winch, what brand?
> >
> > Thanks in advance. I have the Jeep itch and so does my wife. We love
our
> > Jeep. So far it runs just great and we have done some amazing things
stock.
> > This is our third Jeep.
> >
> > Andy
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
>
> --
> __________________________________________________ _________
> tw
> 03 TJ Rubicon
> 01 XJ Sport
>
> There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
> -- Dave Barry
>
> http://www.7slotgrille.com/jeepers/t...ron/index.html
> (Please remove the OBVIOUS to reply by email)
> __________________________________________________ _________
>

Andy

Thanks twaldron for your reply. My answers are below. Yes, I optioned my
TJ with the hopes I would build it up some day. Thanks. We have seen
numerous Rubicon's on the trails and they walk up those muddy hills with
lockers. But we decided to take our 3 year old TJ and simply make it a
Rubicon. HA!

"twaldron" <twaldron@sbcOBVIOUSglobal.net> wrote in message
news:u_Skb.189$Za1.148@newssvr23.news.prodigy.com. ..
> Hi Andy! First of all, don't apologize for "stupid questions". They
> don't exist...
>
> Congrats on the TJ, you picked some good factory options.
>
> 1. All 3 of those are great lift kits. (Teraflex, OME, RE) Lift is
> subjective as far as height (i.e. what do you want and what will you
> need?) First of all, WHY ARE YOU LIFTING IT? Is 4" too much, or not
> enough? OME will give you 2.5" and is a superior suspension kit. Tera
> and RE both have excellent 3/4/4.5" kits. More info on intended offroad
> use here would help.
************************************************** ******
I live in Kentucky and have gone to both Land Between the Lakes and Tellico
in Murphy, NC. There are some real tough trails there and I couln't do some
of them without lift. I have a stock Jeep now. I have talked to many Jeep
owners and most say a quality lift kit will still ride as well as stock. I
drove a 2002 TJ with Terra Flex and it seemed to have great manners on the
road. I suppose around 4" will suit me well.
> ************************************************** ****
> 2. Tire size is also subjective and inter-relates heavily with lift
> choice. More info on what you intend to do offroad. A 4" lift and 33s go
> nicely, as do a 2.5 lift and 31 to possibly 32s. BFG ATs/MTs, Goodyear
> MT/Rs are my choices. Remember, you might have to get some aftermarket
> wheels if you go much wider than 10.50 on the tire and disconnect your
> swaybar.
************************************************** ****
I have factory 15" wheels now with 30" tires. Yuk, nice looking but not for
off road.. The trails here are muddy mostly, with some rocks and loose dirt.
Climbing a muddy hill is where I need the best tire. I will need to change
wheels for sure. 32's would be good. Can I go to 16" wheels or will I need
a body lift??
************************************************** ****
>
> 3. Consider an ARB for a Jeep that gets a lot of road use. My Rubicon
> has a switchable locker and I really like having the option to
> engage/disengage it. I like Warn for winches, people have other opinions
> as well. You should have recovery equipt. like ****** strap, tree saver,
> ****** block, choker chain, tow strap, etc. and go have fun. Wheel with
> someone else if at all possible!!
************************************************** ***
Roger the wheel with someone else. I like ARB because I want an open diff
for on road. Roger on Warn and all the supplies. I have some of these and
put them to good use. Question: has anybody gone to Big South Fork in
Tennessee? I was there and there is this one trail....
************************************************** *******
>
> JMHO!

You Bet!
>
> Andy wrote:
>
> > Hi everybody,
> >
> > First off I want to introduce myself. I am Andy and I am an over the
road
> > truck driver and I am semi retired. I'm getting home more often and
using
> > my Jeep off -road more and love it. I apologize for these stupid
questions
> > to you experts but here goes. I imagine this has been discussed many
times
> > but I am new to the group. I love the knowledge here. Thanks!
> >
> > I have a 2001 TJ sport I purchased new. I got the Dana 44, 5 speed,
six
> > cylinder and 30 inch wheels. No track lock - wasn't offered in some
groups.
> > I believe it is a 3.73 ratio.
> >
> > 1. Lift kit. What is the best for a TJ? Terra Flex, Old Man Emu,
Rubicon.
> > I will use this Jeep on road, pulled behind my motorhome (with tow bar)
and
> > off road. It will be mostly driven on road. How many inches on the
> > suspension? I don't think I need a body lift?
> >
> > 2. Tires? What size and brand.
> >
> > 3. I was thinking of putting a locker in the Dana 44. Detroit elec.?
> >
> > What else, except body protection, is needed for some medium off road
use.
> > Winch, what brand?
> >
> > Thanks in advance. I have the Jeep itch and so does my wife. We love
our
> > Jeep. So far it runs just great and we have done some amazing things
stock.
> > This is our third Jeep.
> >
> > Andy
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
>
> --
> __________________________________________________ _________
> tw
> 03 TJ Rubicon
> 01 XJ Sport
>
> There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
> -- Dave Barry
>
> http://www.7slotgrille.com/jeepers/t...ron/index.html
> (Please remove the OBVIOUS to reply by email)
> __________________________________________________ _________
>

Andy

Thanks twaldron for your reply. My answers are below. Yes, I optioned my
TJ with the hopes I would build it up some day. Thanks. We have seen
numerous Rubicon's on the trails and they walk up those muddy hills with
lockers. But we decided to take our 3 year old TJ and simply make it a
Rubicon. HA!

"twaldron" <twaldron@sbcOBVIOUSglobal.net> wrote in message
news:u_Skb.189$Za1.148@newssvr23.news.prodigy.com. ..
> Hi Andy! First of all, don't apologize for "stupid questions". They
> don't exist...
>
> Congrats on the TJ, you picked some good factory options.
>
> 1. All 3 of those are great lift kits. (Teraflex, OME, RE) Lift is
> subjective as far as height (i.e. what do you want and what will you
> need?) First of all, WHY ARE YOU LIFTING IT? Is 4" too much, or not
> enough? OME will give you 2.5" and is a superior suspension kit. Tera
> and RE both have excellent 3/4/4.5" kits. More info on intended offroad
> use here would help.
************************************************** ******
I live in Kentucky and have gone to both Land Between the Lakes and Tellico
in Murphy, NC. There are some real tough trails there and I couln't do some
of them without lift. I have a stock Jeep now. I have talked to many Jeep
owners and most say a quality lift kit will still ride as well as stock. I
drove a 2002 TJ with Terra Flex and it seemed to have great manners on the
road. I suppose around 4" will suit me well.
> ************************************************** ****
> 2. Tire size is also subjective and inter-relates heavily with lift
> choice. More info on what you intend to do offroad. A 4" lift and 33s go
> nicely, as do a 2.5 lift and 31 to possibly 32s. BFG ATs/MTs, Goodyear
> MT/Rs are my choices. Remember, you might have to get some aftermarket
> wheels if you go much wider than 10.50 on the tire and disconnect your
> swaybar.
************************************************** ****
I have factory 15" wheels now with 30" tires. Yuk, nice looking but not for
off road.. The trails here are muddy mostly, with some rocks and loose dirt.
Climbing a muddy hill is where I need the best tire. I will need to change
wheels for sure. 32's would be good. Can I go to 16" wheels or will I need
a body lift??
************************************************** ****
>
> 3. Consider an ARB for a Jeep that gets a lot of road use. My Rubicon
> has a switchable locker and I really like having the option to
> engage/disengage it. I like Warn for winches, people have other opinions
> as well. You should have recovery equipt. like ****** strap, tree saver,
> ****** block, choker chain, tow strap, etc. and go have fun. Wheel with
> someone else if at all possible!!
************************************************** ***
Roger the wheel with someone else. I like ARB because I want an open diff
for on road. Roger on Warn and all the supplies. I have some of these and
put them to good use. Question: has anybody gone to Big South Fork in
Tennessee? I was there and there is this one trail....
************************************************** *******
>
> JMHO!

You Bet!
>
> Andy wrote:
>
> > Hi everybody,
> >
> > First off I want to introduce myself. I am Andy and I am an over the
road
> > truck driver and I am semi retired. I'm getting home more often and
using
> > my Jeep off -road more and love it. I apologize for these stupid
questions
> > to you experts but here goes. I imagine this has been discussed many
times
> > but I am new to the group. I love the knowledge here. Thanks!
> >
> > I have a 2001 TJ sport I purchased new. I got the Dana 44, 5 speed,
six
> > cylinder and 30 inch wheels. No track lock - wasn't offered in some
groups.
> > I believe it is a 3.73 ratio.
> >
> > 1. Lift kit. What is the best for a TJ? Terra Flex, Old Man Emu,
Rubicon.
> > I will use this Jeep on road, pulled behind my motorhome (with tow bar)
and
> > off road. It will be mostly driven on road. How many inches on the
> > suspension? I don't think I need a body lift?
> >
> > 2. Tires? What size and brand.
> >
> > 3. I was thinking of putting a locker in the Dana 44. Detroit elec.?
> >
> > What else, except body protection, is needed for some medium off road
use.
> > Winch, what brand?
> >
> > Thanks in advance. I have the Jeep itch and so does my wife. We love
our
> > Jeep. So far it runs just great and we have done some amazing things
stock.
> > This is our third Jeep.
> >
> > Andy
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
>
> --
> __________________________________________________ _________
> tw
> 03 TJ Rubicon
> 01 XJ Sport
>
> There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
> -- Dave Barry
>
> http://www.7slotgrille.com/jeepers/t...ron/index.html
> (Please remove the OBVIOUS to reply by email)
> __________________________________________________ _________
>

Mike T

dont know if its possible for you, but i would seriously consider a float
trailer vice towing your TJ.
"Andy" <trailrider2008@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:yQTkb.837567$uu5.148294@sccrnsc04...
> Thanks twaldron for your reply. My answers are below. Yes, I optioned my
> TJ with the hopes I would build it up some day. Thanks. We have seen
> numerous Rubicon's on the trails and they walk up those muddy hills with
> lockers. But we decided to take our 3 year old TJ and simply make it a
> Rubicon. HA!
>
> "twaldron" <twaldron@sbcOBVIOUSglobal.net> wrote in message
> news:u_Skb.189$Za1.148@newssvr23.news.prodigy.com. ..
> > Hi Andy! First of all, don't apologize for "stupid questions". They
> > don't exist...
> >
> > Congrats on the TJ, you picked some good factory options.
> >
> > 1. All 3 of those are great lift kits. (Teraflex, OME, RE) Lift is
> > subjective as far as height (i.e. what do you want and what will you
> > need?) First of all, WHY ARE YOU LIFTING IT? Is 4" too much, or not
> > enough? OME will give you 2.5" and is a superior suspension kit. Tera
> > and RE both have excellent 3/4/4.5" kits. More info on intended offroad
> > use here would help.
> ************************************************** ******
> I live in Kentucky and have gone to both Land Between the Lakes and
Tellico
> in Murphy, NC. There are some real tough trails there and I couln't do
some
> of them without lift. I have a stock Jeep now. I have talked to many
Jeep
> owners and most say a quality lift kit will still ride as well as stock.
I
> drove a 2002 TJ with Terra Flex and it seemed to have great manners on the
> road. I suppose around 4" will suit me well.
> > ************************************************** ****
> > 2. Tire size is also subjective and inter-relates heavily with lift
> > choice. More info on what you intend to do offroad. A 4" lift and 33s go
> > nicely, as do a 2.5 lift and 31 to possibly 32s. BFG ATs/MTs, Goodyear
> > MT/Rs are my choices. Remember, you might have to get some aftermarket
> > wheels if you go much wider than 10.50 on the tire and disconnect your
> > swaybar.
> ************************************************** ****
> I have factory 15" wheels now with 30" tires. Yuk, nice looking but not
for
> off road.. The trails here are muddy mostly, with some rocks and loose
dirt.
> Climbing a muddy hill is where I need the best tire. I will need to
change
> wheels for sure. 32's would be good. Can I go to 16" wheels or will I
need
> a body lift??
> ************************************************** ****
> >
> > 3. Consider an ARB for a Jeep that gets a lot of road use. My Rubicon
> > has a switchable locker and I really like having the option to
> > engage/disengage it. I like Warn for winches, people have other opinions
> > as well. You should have recovery equipt. like ****** strap, tree saver,
> > ****** block, choker chain, tow strap, etc. and go have fun. Wheel with
> > someone else if at all possible!!
> ************************************************** ***
> Roger the wheel with someone else. I like ARB because I want an open diff
> for on road. Roger on Warn and all the supplies. I have some of these
and
> put them to good use. Question: has anybody gone to Big South Fork in
> Tennessee? I was there and there is this one trail....
> ************************************************** *******
> >
> > JMHO!
>
> You Bet!
> >
> > Andy wrote:
> >
> > > Hi everybody,
> > >
> > > First off I want to introduce myself. I am Andy and I am an over the
> road
> > > truck driver and I am semi retired. I'm getting home more often and
> using
> > > my Jeep off -road more and love it. I apologize for these stupid
> questions
> > > to you experts but here goes. I imagine this has been discussed many
> times
> > > but I am new to the group. I love the knowledge here. Thanks!
> > >
> > > I have a 2001 TJ sport I purchased new. I got the Dana 44, 5 speed,
> six
> > > cylinder and 30 inch wheels. No track lock - wasn't offered in some
> groups.
> > > I believe it is a 3.73 ratio.
> > >
> > > 1. Lift kit. What is the best for a TJ? Terra Flex, Old Man Emu,
> Rubicon.
> > > I will use this Jeep on road, pulled behind my motorhome (with tow
bar)
> and
> > > off road. It will be mostly driven on road. How many inches on the
> > > suspension? I don't think I need a body lift?
> > >
> > > 2. Tires? What size and brand.
> > >
> > > 3. I was thinking of putting a locker in the Dana 44. Detroit elec.?
> > >
> > > What else, except body protection, is needed for some medium off road
> use.
> > > Winch, what brand?
> > >
> > > Thanks in advance. I have the Jeep itch and so does my wife. We love
> our
> > > Jeep. So far it runs just great and we have done some amazing things
> stock.
> > > This is our third Jeep.
> > >
> > > Andy
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> > --
> > __________________________________________________ _________
> > tw
> > 03 TJ Rubicon
> > 01 XJ Sport
> >
> > There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
> > -- Dave Barry
> >
> > http://www.7slotgrille.com/jeepers/t...ron/index.html
> > (Please remove the OBVIOUS to reply by email)
> > __________________________________________________ _________
> >
>
>

Mike T

dont know if its possible for you, but i would seriously consider a float
trailer vice towing your TJ.
"Andy" <trailrider2008@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:yQTkb.837567$uu5.148294@sccrnsc04...
> Thanks twaldron for your reply. My answers are below. Yes, I optioned my
> TJ with the hopes I would build it up some day. Thanks. We have seen
> numerous Rubicon's on the trails and they walk up those muddy hills with
> lockers. But we decided to take our 3 year old TJ and simply make it a
> Rubicon. HA!
>
> "twaldron" <twaldron@sbcOBVIOUSglobal.net> wrote in message
> news:u_Skb.189$Za1.148@newssvr23.news.prodigy.com. ..
> > Hi Andy! First of all, don't apologize for "stupid questions". They
> > don't exist...
> >
> > Congrats on the TJ, you picked some good factory options.
> >
> > 1. All 3 of those are great lift kits. (Teraflex, OME, RE) Lift is
> > subjective as far as height (i.e. what do you want and what will you
> > need?) First of all, WHY ARE YOU LIFTING IT? Is 4" too much, or not
> > enough? OME will give you 2.5" and is a superior suspension kit. Tera
> > and RE both have excellent 3/4/4.5" kits. More info on intended offroad
> > use here would help.
> ************************************************** ******
> I live in Kentucky and have gone to both Land Between the Lakes and
Tellico
> in Murphy, NC. There are some real tough trails there and I couln't do
some
> of them without lift. I have a stock Jeep now. I have talked to many
Jeep
> owners and most say a quality lift kit will still ride as well as stock.
I
> drove a 2002 TJ with Terra Flex and it seemed to have great manners on the
> road. I suppose around 4" will suit me well.
> > ************************************************** ****
> > 2. Tire size is also subjective and inter-relates heavily with lift
> > choice. More info on what you intend to do offroad. A 4" lift and 33s go
> > nicely, as do a 2.5 lift and 31 to possibly 32s. BFG ATs/MTs, Goodyear
> > MT/Rs are my choices. Remember, you might have to get some aftermarket
> > wheels if you go much wider than 10.50 on the tire and disconnect your
> > swaybar.
> ************************************************** ****
> I have factory 15" wheels now with 30" tires. Yuk, nice looking but not
for
> off road.. The trails here are muddy mostly, with some rocks and loose
dirt.
> Climbing a muddy hill is where I need the best tire. I will need to
change
> wheels for sure. 32's would be good. Can I go to 16" wheels or will I
need
> a body lift??
> ************************************************** ****
> >
> > 3. Consider an ARB for a Jeep that gets a lot of road use. My Rubicon
> > has a switchable locker and I really like having the option to
> > engage/disengage it. I like Warn for winches, people have other opinions
> > as well. You should have recovery equipt. like ****** strap, tree saver,
> > ****** block, choker chain, tow strap, etc. and go have fun. Wheel with
> > someone else if at all possible!!
> ************************************************** ***
> Roger the wheel with someone else. I like ARB because I want an open diff
> for on road. Roger on Warn and all the supplies. I have some of these
and
> put them to good use. Question: has anybody gone to Big South Fork in
> Tennessee? I was there and there is this one trail....
> ************************************************** *******
> >
> > JMHO!
>
> You Bet!
> >
> > Andy wrote:
> >
> > > Hi everybody,
> > >
> > > First off I want to introduce myself. I am Andy and I am an over the
> road
> > > truck driver and I am semi retired. I'm getting home more often and
> using
> > > my Jeep off -road more and love it. I apologize for these stupid
> questions
> > > to you experts but here goes. I imagine this has been discussed many
> times
> > > but I am new to the group. I love the knowledge here. Thanks!
> > >
> > > I have a 2001 TJ sport I purchased new. I got the Dana 44, 5 speed,
> six
> > > cylinder and 30 inch wheels. No track lock - wasn't offered in some
> groups.
> > > I believe it is a 3.73 ratio.
> > >
> > > 1. Lift kit. What is the best for a TJ? Terra Flex, Old Man Emu,
> Rubicon.
> > > I will use this Jeep on road, pulled behind my motorhome (with tow
bar)
> and
> > > off road. It will be mostly driven on road. How many inches on the
> > > suspension? I don't think I need a body lift?
> > >
> > > 2. Tires? What size and brand.
> > >
> > > 3. I was thinking of putting a locker in the Dana 44. Detroit elec.?
> > >
> > > What else, except body protection, is needed for some medium off road
> use.
> > > Winch, what brand?
> > >
> > > Thanks in advance. I have the Jeep itch and so does my wife. We love
> our
> > > Jeep. So far it runs just great and we have done some amazing things
> stock.
> > > This is our third Jeep.
> > >
> > > Andy
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> > --
> > __________________________________________________ _________
> > tw
> > 03 TJ Rubicon
> > 01 XJ Sport
> >
> > There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
> > -- Dave Barry
> >
> > http://www.7slotgrille.com/jeepers/t...ron/index.html
> > (Please remove the OBVIOUS to reply by email)
> > __________________________________________________ _________
> >
>
>

Mike T

dont know if its possible for you, but i would seriously consider a float
trailer vice towing your TJ.
"Andy" <trailrider2008@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:yQTkb.837567$uu5.148294@sccrnsc04...
> Thanks twaldron for your reply. My answers are below. Yes, I optioned my
> TJ with the hopes I would build it up some day. Thanks. We have seen
> numerous Rubicon's on the trails and they walk up those muddy hills with
> lockers. But we decided to take our 3 year old TJ and simply make it a
> Rubicon. HA!
>
> "twaldron" <twaldron@sbcOBVIOUSglobal.net> wrote in message
> news:u_Skb.189$Za1.148@newssvr23.news.prodigy.com. ..
> > Hi Andy! First of all, don't apologize for "stupid questions". They
> > don't exist...
> >
> > Congrats on the TJ, you picked some good factory options.
> >
> > 1. All 3 of those are great lift kits. (Teraflex, OME, RE) Lift is
> > subjective as far as height (i.e. what do you want and what will you
> > need?) First of all, WHY ARE YOU LIFTING IT? Is 4" too much, or not
> > enough? OME will give you 2.5" and is a superior suspension kit. Tera
> > and RE both have excellent 3/4/4.5" kits. More info on intended offroad
> > use here would help.
> ************************************************** ******
> I live in Kentucky and have gone to both Land Between the Lakes and
Tellico
> in Murphy, NC. There are some real tough trails there and I couln't do
some
> of them without lift. I have a stock Jeep now. I have talked to many
Jeep
> owners and most say a quality lift kit will still ride as well as stock.
I
> drove a 2002 TJ with Terra Flex and it seemed to have great manners on the
> road. I suppose around 4" will suit me well.
> > ************************************************** ****
> > 2. Tire size is also subjective and inter-relates heavily with lift
> > choice. More info on what you intend to do offroad. A 4" lift and 33s go
> > nicely, as do a 2.5 lift and 31 to possibly 32s. BFG ATs/MTs, Goodyear
> > MT/Rs are my choices. Remember, you might have to get some aftermarket
> > wheels if you go much wider than 10.50 on the tire and disconnect your
> > swaybar.
> ************************************************** ****
> I have factory 15" wheels now with 30" tires. Yuk, nice looking but not
for
> off road.. The trails here are muddy mostly, with some rocks and loose
dirt.
> Climbing a muddy hill is where I need the best tire. I will need to
change
> wheels for sure. 32's would be good. Can I go to 16" wheels or will I
need
> a body lift??
> ************************************************** ****
> >
> > 3. Consider an ARB for a Jeep that gets a lot of road use. My Rubicon
> > has a switchable locker and I really like having the option to
> > engage/disengage it. I like Warn for winches, people have other opinions
> > as well. You should have recovery equipt. like ****** strap, tree saver,
> > ****** block, choker chain, tow strap, etc. and go have fun. Wheel with
> > someone else if at all possible!!
> ************************************************** ***
> Roger the wheel with someone else. I like ARB because I want an open diff
> for on road. Roger on Warn and all the supplies. I have some of these
and
> put them to good use. Question: has anybody gone to Big South Fork in
> Tennessee? I was there and there is this one trail....
> ************************************************** *******
> >
> > JMHO!
>
> You Bet!
> >
> > Andy wrote:
> >
> > > Hi everybody,
> > >
> > > First off I want to introduce myself. I am Andy and I am an over the
> road
> > > truck driver and I am semi retired. I'm getting home more often and
> using
> > > my Jeep off -road more and love it. I apologize for these stupid
> questions
> > > to you experts but here goes. I imagine this has been discussed many
> times
> > > but I am new to the group. I love the knowledge here. Thanks!
> > >
> > > I have a 2001 TJ sport I purchased new. I got the Dana 44, 5 speed,
> six
> > > cylinder and 30 inch wheels. No track lock - wasn't offered in some
> groups.
> > > I believe it is a 3.73 ratio.
> > >
> > > 1. Lift kit. What is the best for a TJ? Terra Flex, Old Man Emu,
> Rubicon.
> > > I will use this Jeep on road, pulled behind my motorhome (with tow
bar)
> and
> > > off road. It will be mostly driven on road. How many inches on the
> > > suspension? I don't think I need a body lift?
> > >
> > > 2. Tires? What size and brand.
> > >
> > > 3. I was thinking of putting a locker in the Dana 44. Detroit elec.?
> > >
> > > What else, except body protection, is needed for some medium off road
> use.
> > > Winch, what brand?
> > >
> > > Thanks in advance. I have the Jeep itch and so does my wife. We love
> our
> > > Jeep. So far it runs just great and we have done some amazing things
> stock.
> > > This is our third Jeep.
> > >
> > > Andy
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> > --
> > __________________________________________________ _________
> > tw
> > 03 TJ Rubicon
> > 01 XJ Sport
> >
> > There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
> > -- Dave Barry
> >
> > http://www.7slotgrille.com/jeepers/t...ron/index.html
> > (Please remove the OBVIOUS to reply by email)
> > __________________________________________________ _________
> >
>
>