Yup, the rear are 36" and the front are 32" there not much traction
in our dry sand, so we don't feel the difference in ratios. But this
time I'm forced to play in two wheel drive as you see the slip joint
hanging down from another removed broken driveshaft.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Shaggie wrote:
>
> On Thu, 10 Jun 2004 21:14:46 -0700, L.W.(ßill) ------ III
> <----------@***.net> wrote:
>
> > And straight up: http://www.----------.com/pismo.htm
>
> Bill, it looks to me in that picture like your rear tires are larger
> than your front tires. Is it just some kind of optical illusion or
> are the rear tires actually larger than the front ones? If so were
> you running different gear ratios in the front and rear to compensate?
>
> --
>
> Less drivel, more Dremel.
> Always carry a flagon of whiskey in case of snakebite,
> and furthermore always carry a small snake.
> - W.C. Fields

 

lighten up.

David C. Moller <dmoller@verizon.net> wrote in message news:<p8sfc0p39f781m9pd4n2895qkjfaetkkrk@4ax.com>. ..
> 'and the car drove great'? Car? Ugh.
>
> Anyway, other than the fact that you seem to be doing this in complete
> reverse order (i.e. gears first, then tires, then lift?)... you
> probably won't even find a tire shop that will mount 32's on a stock
> height Jeep. How high were you planning to lift in the future (you
> didn't mention)? And what wheels? If you don't 'do that kind o
> wheeling', the 35c isn't going to be a concern anyway.
>
> Stick with 31's IMO if it's going to be a couple of years before you
> install a suspension lift. And like someone else said, after two
> years, you may be ready for new tires anyway. If you really want to go
> the 32" route, at least install a 2" coil spacer lift (around $130
> without shocks). That combination I think would at least be functional
> (although I still run 31's with mine).
>
> Dave
> http://mysite.verizon.net/res0p2es/david/index.htm
>
> On 9 Jun 2004 20:33:36 -0700, milanoa@yahoo.com (Blueshirts) wrote:
>
> >If you are not going to lift at all for a while I would probably stick
> >with the 31's. I rode with 31" BFG AT's for a while and the car drove
> >great.
> >
> >I would probably not go with 32's on an unlifted Jeep, especially if
> >you plan on installing sway bar disconnects. If you go with a
> >32x11.5x15 tire you will also probably want to change your wheel
> >backspacing.
> >
> >handywired@aol.com (Handywired) wrote in message news:<20040609044813.15320.00000594@mb-m26.aol.com>...
> >> I am gonna buy some tires soon. I regeared my '97 TJ to 4.10, so obviously
> >> large tires are possible on that front at least. However, I cannot due to
> >> numerous reasons lift the Jeep any time soon. Plus, I have a 35c rear axle.
> >> SO, I'm debating over getting 31's and running them for a couple years, until I
> >> can really build the jeep, or trying to make 32's work. My gearing would work
> >> great with 32's but I know they'd hit the vehicle under maximum flex. If I
> >> didn't do that kind o wheeling, are they OK? Otherwise, 31's make the most
> >> sense for my particular set of circumstances (have kids, can't afford another
> >> SUV so jeep must do double-duty, wife and kids use Jeep regularly, wife
> >> tolerates jeep now but does not like it and would really not like it if it were
> >> lifted, I need the $$$ to put into my business right now, etc.)
> >>
> >> -jeff

 

lighten up.

David C. Moller <dmoller@verizon.net> wrote in message news:<p8sfc0p39f781m9pd4n2895qkjfaetkkrk@4ax.com>. ..
> 'and the car drove great'? Car? Ugh.
>
> Anyway, other than the fact that you seem to be doing this in complete
> reverse order (i.e. gears first, then tires, then lift?)... you
> probably won't even find a tire shop that will mount 32's on a stock
> height Jeep. How high were you planning to lift in the future (you
> didn't mention)? And what wheels? If you don't 'do that kind o
> wheeling', the 35c isn't going to be a concern anyway.
>
> Stick with 31's IMO if it's going to be a couple of years before you
> install a suspension lift. And like someone else said, after two
> years, you may be ready for new tires anyway. If you really want to go
> the 32" route, at least install a 2" coil spacer lift (around $130
> without shocks). That combination I think would at least be functional
> (although I still run 31's with mine).
>
> Dave
> http://mysite.verizon.net/res0p2es/david/index.htm
>
> On 9 Jun 2004 20:33:36 -0700, milanoa@yahoo.com (Blueshirts) wrote:
>
> >If you are not going to lift at all for a while I would probably stick
> >with the 31's. I rode with 31" BFG AT's for a while and the car drove
> >great.
> >
> >I would probably not go with 32's on an unlifted Jeep, especially if
> >you plan on installing sway bar disconnects. If you go with a
> >32x11.5x15 tire you will also probably want to change your wheel
> >backspacing.
> >
> >handywired@aol.com (Handywired) wrote in message news:<20040609044813.15320.00000594@mb-m26.aol.com>...
> >> I am gonna buy some tires soon. I regeared my '97 TJ to 4.10, so obviously
> >> large tires are possible on that front at least. However, I cannot due to
> >> numerous reasons lift the Jeep any time soon. Plus, I have a 35c rear axle.
> >> SO, I'm debating over getting 31's and running them for a couple years, until I
> >> can really build the jeep, or trying to make 32's work. My gearing would work
> >> great with 32's but I know they'd hit the vehicle under maximum flex. If I
> >> didn't do that kind o wheeling, are they OK? Otherwise, 31's make the most
> >> sense for my particular set of circumstances (have kids, can't afford another
> >> SUV so jeep must do double-duty, wife and kids use Jeep regularly, wife
> >> tolerates jeep now but does not like it and would really not like it if it were
> >> lifted, I need the $$$ to put into my business right now, etc.)
> >>
> >> -jeff

 

lighten up.

David C. Moller <dmoller@verizon.net> wrote in message news:<p8sfc0p39f781m9pd4n2895qkjfaetkkrk@4ax.com>. ..
> 'and the car drove great'? Car? Ugh.
>
> Anyway, other than the fact that you seem to be doing this in complete
> reverse order (i.e. gears first, then tires, then lift?)... you
> probably won't even find a tire shop that will mount 32's on a stock
> height Jeep. How high were you planning to lift in the future (you
> didn't mention)? And what wheels? If you don't 'do that kind o
> wheeling', the 35c isn't going to be a concern anyway.
>
> Stick with 31's IMO if it's going to be a couple of years before you
> install a suspension lift. And like someone else said, after two
> years, you may be ready for new tires anyway. If you really want to go
> the 32" route, at least install a 2" coil spacer lift (around $130
> without shocks). That combination I think would at least be functional
> (although I still run 31's with mine).
>
> Dave
> http://mysite.verizon.net/res0p2es/david/index.htm
>
> On 9 Jun 2004 20:33:36 -0700, milanoa@yahoo.com (Blueshirts) wrote:
>
> >If you are not going to lift at all for a while I would probably stick
> >with the 31's. I rode with 31" BFG AT's for a while and the car drove
> >great.
> >
> >I would probably not go with 32's on an unlifted Jeep, especially if
> >you plan on installing sway bar disconnects. If you go with a
> >32x11.5x15 tire you will also probably want to change your wheel
> >backspacing.
> >
> >handywired@aol.com (Handywired) wrote in message news:<20040609044813.15320.00000594@mb-m26.aol.com>...
> >> I am gonna buy some tires soon. I regeared my '97 TJ to 4.10, so obviously
> >> large tires are possible on that front at least. However, I cannot due to
> >> numerous reasons lift the Jeep any time soon. Plus, I have a 35c rear axle.
> >> SO, I'm debating over getting 31's and running them for a couple years, until I
> >> can really build the jeep, or trying to make 32's work. My gearing would work
> >> great with 32's but I know they'd hit the vehicle under maximum flex. If I
> >> didn't do that kind o wheeling, are they OK? Otherwise, 31's make the most
> >> sense for my particular set of circumstances (have kids, can't afford another
> >> SUV so jeep must do double-duty, wife and kids use Jeep regularly, wife
> >> tolerates jeep now but does not like it and would really not like it if it were
> >> lifted, I need the $$$ to put into my business right now, etc.)
> >>
> >> -jeff

 

lighten up.

David C. Moller <dmoller@verizon.net> wrote in message news:<p8sfc0p39f781m9pd4n2895qkjfaetkkrk@4ax.com>. ..
> 'and the car drove great'? Car? Ugh.
>
> Anyway, other than the fact that you seem to be doing this in complete
> reverse order (i.e. gears first, then tires, then lift?)... you
> probably won't even find a tire shop that will mount 32's on a stock
> height Jeep. How high were you planning to lift in the future (you
> didn't mention)? And what wheels? If you don't 'do that kind o
> wheeling', the 35c isn't going to be a concern anyway.
>
> Stick with 31's IMO if it's going to be a couple of years before you
> install a suspension lift. And like someone else said, after two
> years, you may be ready for new tires anyway. If you really want to go
> the 32" route, at least install a 2" coil spacer lift (around $130
> without shocks). That combination I think would at least be functional
> (although I still run 31's with mine).
>
> Dave
> http://mysite.verizon.net/res0p2es/david/index.htm
>
> On 9 Jun 2004 20:33:36 -0700, milanoa@yahoo.com (Blueshirts) wrote:
>
> >If you are not going to lift at all for a while I would probably stick
> >with the 31's. I rode with 31" BFG AT's for a while and the car drove
> >great.
> >
> >I would probably not go with 32's on an unlifted Jeep, especially if
> >you plan on installing sway bar disconnects. If you go with a
> >32x11.5x15 tire you will also probably want to change your wheel
> >backspacing.
> >
> >handywired@aol.com (Handywired) wrote in message news:<20040609044813.15320.00000594@mb-m26.aol.com>...
> >> I am gonna buy some tires soon. I regeared my '97 TJ to 4.10, so obviously
> >> large tires are possible on that front at least. However, I cannot due to
> >> numerous reasons lift the Jeep any time soon. Plus, I have a 35c rear axle.
> >> SO, I'm debating over getting 31's and running them for a couple years, until I
> >> can really build the jeep, or trying to make 32's work. My gearing would work
> >> great with 32's but I know they'd hit the vehicle under maximum flex. If I
> >> didn't do that kind o wheeling, are they OK? Otherwise, 31's make the most
> >> sense for my particular set of circumstances (have kids, can't afford another
> >> SUV so jeep must do double-duty, wife and kids use Jeep regularly, wife
> >> tolerates jeep now but does not like it and would really not like it if it were
> >> lifted, I need the $$$ to put into my business right now, etc.)
> >>
> >> -jeff

 

lighten up.

David C. Moller <dmoller@verizon.net> wrote in message news:<p8sfc0p39f781m9pd4n2895qkjfaetkkrk@4ax.com>. ..
> 'and the car drove great'? Car? Ugh.
>
> Anyway, other than the fact that you seem to be doing this in complete
> reverse order (i.e. gears first, then tires, then lift?)... you
> probably won't even find a tire shop that will mount 32's on a stock
> height Jeep. How high were you planning to lift in the future (you
> didn't mention)? And what wheels? If you don't 'do that kind o
> wheeling', the 35c isn't going to be a concern anyway.
>
> Stick with 31's IMO if it's going to be a couple of years before you
> install a suspension lift. And like someone else said, after two
> years, you may be ready for new tires anyway. If you really want to go
> the 32" route, at least install a 2" coil spacer lift (around $130
> without shocks). That combination I think would at least be functional
> (although I still run 31's with mine).
>
> Dave
> http://mysite.verizon.net/res0p2es/david/index.htm
>
> On 9 Jun 2004 20:33:36 -0700, milanoa@yahoo.com (Blueshirts) wrote:
>
> >If you are not going to lift at all for a while I would probably stick
> >with the 31's. I rode with 31" BFG AT's for a while and the car drove
> >great.
> >
> >I would probably not go with 32's on an unlifted Jeep, especially if
> >you plan on installing sway bar disconnects. If you go with a
> >32x11.5x15 tire you will also probably want to change your wheel
> >backspacing.
> >
> >handywired@aol.com (Handywired) wrote in message news:<20040609044813.15320.00000594@mb-m26.aol.com>...
> >> I am gonna buy some tires soon. I regeared my '97 TJ to 4.10, so obviously
> >> large tires are possible on that front at least. However, I cannot due to
> >> numerous reasons lift the Jeep any time soon. Plus, I have a 35c rear axle.
> >> SO, I'm debating over getting 31's and running them for a couple years, until I
> >> can really build the jeep, or trying to make 32's work. My gearing would work
> >> great with 32's but I know they'd hit the vehicle under maximum flex. If I
> >> didn't do that kind o wheeling, are they OK? Otherwise, 31's make the most
> >> sense for my particular set of circumstances (have kids, can't afford another
> >> SUV so jeep must do double-duty, wife and kids use Jeep regularly, wife
> >> tolerates jeep now but does not like it and would really not like it if it were
> >> lifted, I need the $$$ to put into my business right now, etc.)
> >>
> >> -jeff

 

lighten up.

David C. Moller <dmoller@verizon.net> wrote in message news:<p8sfc0p39f781m9pd4n2895qkjfaetkkrk@4ax.com>. ..
> 'and the car drove great'? Car? Ugh.
>
> Anyway, other than the fact that you seem to be doing this in complete
> reverse order (i.e. gears first, then tires, then lift?)... you
> probably won't even find a tire shop that will mount 32's on a stock
> height Jeep. How high were you planning to lift in the future (you
> didn't mention)? And what wheels? If you don't 'do that kind o
> wheeling', the 35c isn't going to be a concern anyway.
>
> Stick with 31's IMO if it's going to be a couple of years before you
> install a suspension lift. And like someone else said, after two
> years, you may be ready for new tires anyway. If you really want to go
> the 32" route, at least install a 2" coil spacer lift (around $130
> without shocks). That combination I think would at least be functional
> (although I still run 31's with mine).
>
> Dave
> http://mysite.verizon.net/res0p2es/david/index.htm
>
> On 9 Jun 2004 20:33:36 -0700, milanoa@yahoo.com (Blueshirts) wrote:
>
> >If you are not going to lift at all for a while I would probably stick
> >with the 31's. I rode with 31" BFG AT's for a while and the car drove
> >great.
> >
> >I would probably not go with 32's on an unlifted Jeep, especially if
> >you plan on installing sway bar disconnects. If you go with a
> >32x11.5x15 tire you will also probably want to change your wheel
> >backspacing.
> >
> >handywired@aol.com (Handywired) wrote in message news:<20040609044813.15320.00000594@mb-m26.aol.com>...
> >> I am gonna buy some tires soon. I regeared my '97 TJ to 4.10, so obviously
> >> large tires are possible on that front at least. However, I cannot due to
> >> numerous reasons lift the Jeep any time soon. Plus, I have a 35c rear axle.
> >> SO, I'm debating over getting 31's and running them for a couple years, until I
> >> can really build the jeep, or trying to make 32's work. My gearing would work
> >> great with 32's but I know they'd hit the vehicle under maximum flex. If I
> >> didn't do that kind o wheeling, are they OK? Otherwise, 31's make the most
> >> sense for my particular set of circumstances (have kids, can't afford another
> >> SUV so jeep must do double-duty, wife and kids use Jeep regularly, wife
> >> tolerates jeep now but does not like it and would really not like it if it were
> >> lifted, I need the $$$ to put into my business right now, etc.)
> >>
> >> -jeff

 

lighten up.

David C. Moller <dmoller@verizon.net> wrote in message news:<p8sfc0p39f781m9pd4n2895qkjfaetkkrk@4ax.com>. ..
> 'and the car drove great'? Car? Ugh.
>
> Anyway, other than the fact that you seem to be doing this in complete
> reverse order (i.e. gears first, then tires, then lift?)... you
> probably won't even find a tire shop that will mount 32's on a stock
> height Jeep. How high were you planning to lift in the future (you
> didn't mention)? And what wheels? If you don't 'do that kind o
> wheeling', the 35c isn't going to be a concern anyway.
>
> Stick with 31's IMO if it's going to be a couple of years before you
> install a suspension lift. And like someone else said, after two
> years, you may be ready for new tires anyway. If you really want to go
> the 32" route, at least install a 2" coil spacer lift (around $130
> without shocks). That combination I think would at least be functional
> (although I still run 31's with mine).
>
> Dave
> http://mysite.verizon.net/res0p2es/david/index.htm
>
> On 9 Jun 2004 20:33:36 -0700, milanoa@yahoo.com (Blueshirts) wrote:
>
> >If you are not going to lift at all for a while I would probably stick
> >with the 31's. I rode with 31" BFG AT's for a while and the car drove
> >great.
> >
> >I would probably not go with 32's on an unlifted Jeep, especially if
> >you plan on installing sway bar disconnects. If you go with a
> >32x11.5x15 tire you will also probably want to change your wheel
> >backspacing.
> >
> >handywired@aol.com (Handywired) wrote in message news:<20040609044813.15320.00000594@mb-m26.aol.com>...
> >> I am gonna buy some tires soon. I regeared my '97 TJ to 4.10, so obviously
> >> large tires are possible on that front at least. However, I cannot due to
> >> numerous reasons lift the Jeep any time soon. Plus, I have a 35c rear axle.
> >> SO, I'm debating over getting 31's and running them for a couple years, until I
> >> can really build the jeep, or trying to make 32's work. My gearing would work
> >> great with 32's but I know they'd hit the vehicle under maximum flex. If I
> >> didn't do that kind o wheeling, are they OK? Otherwise, 31's make the most
> >> sense for my particular set of circumstances (have kids, can't afford another
> >> SUV so jeep must do double-duty, wife and kids use Jeep regularly, wife
> >> tolerates jeep now but does not like it and would really not like it if it were
> >> lifted, I need the $$$ to put into my business right now, etc.)
> >>
> >> -jeff

 

lighten up.

David C. Moller <dmoller@verizon.net> wrote in message news:<p8sfc0p39f781m9pd4n2895qkjfaetkkrk@4ax.com>. ..
> 'and the car drove great'? Car? Ugh.
>
> Anyway, other than the fact that you seem to be doing this in complete
> reverse order (i.e. gears first, then tires, then lift?)... you
> probably won't even find a tire shop that will mount 32's on a stock
> height Jeep. How high were you planning to lift in the future (you
> didn't mention)? And what wheels? If you don't 'do that kind o
> wheeling', the 35c isn't going to be a concern anyway.
>
> Stick with 31's IMO if it's going to be a couple of years before you
> install a suspension lift. And like someone else said, after two
> years, you may be ready for new tires anyway. If you really want to go
> the 32" route, at least install a 2" coil spacer lift (around $130
> without shocks). That combination I think would at least be functional
> (although I still run 31's with mine).
>
> Dave
> http://mysite.verizon.net/res0p2es/david/index.htm
>
> On 9 Jun 2004 20:33:36 -0700, milanoa@yahoo.com (Blueshirts) wrote:
>
> >If you are not going to lift at all for a while I would probably stick
> >with the 31's. I rode with 31" BFG AT's for a while and the car drove
> >great.
> >
> >I would probably not go with 32's on an unlifted Jeep, especially if
> >you plan on installing sway bar disconnects. If you go with a
> >32x11.5x15 tire you will also probably want to change your wheel
> >backspacing.
> >
> >handywired@aol.com (Handywired) wrote in message news:<20040609044813.15320.00000594@mb-m26.aol.com>...
> >> I am gonna buy some tires soon. I regeared my '97 TJ to 4.10, so obviously
> >> large tires are possible on that front at least. However, I cannot due to
> >> numerous reasons lift the Jeep any time soon. Plus, I have a 35c rear axle.
> >> SO, I'm debating over getting 31's and running them for a couple years, until I
> >> can really build the jeep, or trying to make 32's work. My gearing would work
> >> great with 32's but I know they'd hit the vehicle under maximum flex. If I
> >> didn't do that kind o wheeling, are they OK? Otherwise, 31's make the most
> >> sense for my particular set of circumstances (have kids, can't afford another
> >> SUV so jeep must do double-duty, wife and kids use Jeep regularly, wife
> >> tolerates jeep now but does not like it and would really not like it if it were
> >> lifted, I need the $$$ to put into my business right now, etc.)
> >>
> >> -jeff

 

lighten up.

David C. Moller <dmoller@verizon.net> wrote in message news:<p8sfc0p39f781m9pd4n2895qkjfaetkkrk@4ax.com>. ..
> 'and the car drove great'? Car? Ugh.
>
> Anyway, other than the fact that you seem to be doing this in complete
> reverse order (i.e. gears first, then tires, then lift?)... you
> probably won't even find a tire shop that will mount 32's on a stock
> height Jeep. How high were you planning to lift in the future (you
> didn't mention)? And what wheels? If you don't 'do that kind o
> wheeling', the 35c isn't going to be a concern anyway.
>
> Stick with 31's IMO if it's going to be a couple of years before you
> install a suspension lift. And like someone else said, after two
> years, you may be ready for new tires anyway. If you really want to go
> the 32" route, at least install a 2" coil spacer lift (around $130
> without shocks). That combination I think would at least be functional
> (although I still run 31's with mine).
>
> Dave
> http://mysite.verizon.net/res0p2es/david/index.htm
>
> On 9 Jun 2004 20:33:36 -0700, milanoa@yahoo.com (Blueshirts) wrote:
>
> >If you are not going to lift at all for a while I would probably stick
> >with the 31's. I rode with 31" BFG AT's for a while and the car drove
> >great.
> >
> >I would probably not go with 32's on an unlifted Jeep, especially if
> >you plan on installing sway bar disconnects. If you go with a
> >32x11.5x15 tire you will also probably want to change your wheel
> >backspacing.
> >
> >handywired@aol.com (Handywired) wrote in message news:<20040609044813.15320.00000594@mb-m26.aol.com>...
> >> I am gonna buy some tires soon. I regeared my '97 TJ to 4.10, so obviously
> >> large tires are possible on that front at least. However, I cannot due to
> >> numerous reasons lift the Jeep any time soon. Plus, I have a 35c rear axle.
> >> SO, I'm debating over getting 31's and running them for a couple years, until I
> >> can really build the jeep, or trying to make 32's work. My gearing would work
> >> great with 32's but I know they'd hit the vehicle under maximum flex. If I
> >> didn't do that kind o wheeling, are they OK? Otherwise, 31's make the most
> >> sense for my particular set of circumstances (have kids, can't afford another
> >> SUV so jeep must do double-duty, wife and kids use Jeep regularly, wife
> >> tolerates jeep now but does not like it and would really not like it if it were
> >> lifted, I need the $$$ to put into my business right now, etc.)
> >>
> >> -jeff