4 cyl. mileage, lift & tire size
 

I have been lurking around here for a while, and last week I took the plunge
and bought my first Wrangler, a new '05 4 cyl. 6-speed SE.
Initial cost and mpg were very important, as this will be my daily driver
and I cover a lot of ground.

After my initial outing in mud (the day after I drove the new jeep home), I
observed two things that I would like to change but I do not want to kill my
mpg (23mpg so far, but it is not broken in yet, hoping for more). The two
changes are that I would like to add 2-3" of lift, and a bigger tire (215/75
stock). Hoping for around 3-4" of lift total including the tires.

I was thinking of coil spacers and 235/75 tire, or perhaps a 30x9.50
I wouldn't even mind a 31x10.50 if it wouldn't kill my gearing (live in the
mountains of WV, got to be able to pull up those hills).
Though I realize the 31's will fit without a lift, I want the lift to get a
little extra clearance at the rear so I won't drag my receiver as I need to
be able to tow a small utility trailer from time to time. On the first
outing I manage to drag the receiver while backing up, lost the little
"JEEP" plug that goes in there. Had to turn around the next day and drive
all the way back up in the mountains and retrieve it.
Poor me, having to go 4 wheelin' again !
:-)

Anyone here had any experience with this?
What is the most reasonable and inexpensive way to get that 2-3" of lift?
What about increasing tire size?
How did it affect your mpg?

Thanks,

Bryan

Re: 4 cyl. mileage, lift & tire size
 

I wish you had bought a six.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Bryan wrote:
>
> I have been lurking around here for a while, and last week I took the plunge
> and bought my first Wrangler, a new '05 4 cyl. 6-speed SE.
> Initial cost and mpg were very important, as this will be my daily driver
> and I cover a lot of ground.
>
> After my initial outing in mud (the day after I drove the new jeep home), I
> observed two things that I would like to change but I do not want to kill my
> mpg (23mpg so far, but it is not broken in yet, hoping for more). The two
> changes are that I would like to add 2-3" of lift, and a bigger tire (215/75
> stock). Hoping for around 3-4" of lift total including the tires.
>
> I was thinking of coil spacers and 235/75 tire, or perhaps a 30x9.50
> I wouldn't even mind a 31x10.50 if it wouldn't kill my gearing (live in the
> mountains of WV, got to be able to pull up those hills).
> Though I realize the 31's will fit without a lift, I want the lift to get a
> little extra clearance at the rear so I won't drag my receiver as I need to
> be able to tow a small utility trailer from time to time. On the first
> outing I manage to drag the receiver while backing up, lost the little
> "JEEP" plug that goes in there. Had to turn around the next day and drive
> all the way back up in the mountains and retrieve it.
> Poor me, having to go 4 wheelin' again !
> :-)
>
> Anyone here had any experience with this?
> What is the most reasonable and inexpensive way to get that 2-3" of lift?
> What about increasing tire size?
> How did it affect your mpg?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Bryan

Re: 4 cyl. mileage, lift & tire size
 

I wish you had bought a six.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Bryan wrote:
>
> I have been lurking around here for a while, and last week I took the plunge
> and bought my first Wrangler, a new '05 4 cyl. 6-speed SE.
> Initial cost and mpg were very important, as this will be my daily driver
> and I cover a lot of ground.
>
> After my initial outing in mud (the day after I drove the new jeep home), I
> observed two things that I would like to change but I do not want to kill my
> mpg (23mpg so far, but it is not broken in yet, hoping for more). The two
> changes are that I would like to add 2-3" of lift, and a bigger tire (215/75
> stock). Hoping for around 3-4" of lift total including the tires.
>
> I was thinking of coil spacers and 235/75 tire, or perhaps a 30x9.50
> I wouldn't even mind a 31x10.50 if it wouldn't kill my gearing (live in the
> mountains of WV, got to be able to pull up those hills).
> Though I realize the 31's will fit without a lift, I want the lift to get a
> little extra clearance at the rear so I won't drag my receiver as I need to
> be able to tow a small utility trailer from time to time. On the first
> outing I manage to drag the receiver while backing up, lost the little
> "JEEP" plug that goes in there. Had to turn around the next day and drive
> all the way back up in the mountains and retrieve it.
> Poor me, having to go 4 wheelin' again !
> :-)
>
> Anyone here had any experience with this?
> What is the most reasonable and inexpensive way to get that 2-3" of lift?
> What about increasing tire size?
> How did it affect your mpg?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Bryan

Re: 4 cyl. mileage, lift & tire size
 

I wish you had bought a six.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Bryan wrote:
>
> I have been lurking around here for a while, and last week I took the plunge
> and bought my first Wrangler, a new '05 4 cyl. 6-speed SE.
> Initial cost and mpg were very important, as this will be my daily driver
> and I cover a lot of ground.
>
> After my initial outing in mud (the day after I drove the new jeep home), I
> observed two things that I would like to change but I do not want to kill my
> mpg (23mpg so far, but it is not broken in yet, hoping for more). The two
> changes are that I would like to add 2-3" of lift, and a bigger tire (215/75
> stock). Hoping for around 3-4" of lift total including the tires.
>
> I was thinking of coil spacers and 235/75 tire, or perhaps a 30x9.50
> I wouldn't even mind a 31x10.50 if it wouldn't kill my gearing (live in the
> mountains of WV, got to be able to pull up those hills).
> Though I realize the 31's will fit without a lift, I want the lift to get a
> little extra clearance at the rear so I won't drag my receiver as I need to
> be able to tow a small utility trailer from time to time. On the first
> outing I manage to drag the receiver while backing up, lost the little
> "JEEP" plug that goes in there. Had to turn around the next day and drive
> all the way back up in the mountains and retrieve it.
> Poor me, having to go 4 wheelin' again !
> :-)
>
> Anyone here had any experience with this?
> What is the most reasonable and inexpensive way to get that 2-3" of lift?
> What about increasing tire size?
> How did it affect your mpg?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Bryan

Re: 4 cyl. mileage, lift & tire size
 

What kind of real world mpg are the 6 cyl.'s getting?
Every mile counts as I do a lot of driving as part of my job and every penny
in the tank is one less in my pocket.
So far I am satisfied with the performance of the 4 cyl., even here in the
mountains.

Do the 6 cyl. motors get into the 20's on mileage?

Bryan




"L.W. ("ßill") ------ III" <----------@cox.net> wrote in message
news:424A2B1E.8CBEAB76@cox.net...
> I wish you had bought a six.
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Re: 4 cyl. mileage, lift & tire size
 

What kind of real world mpg are the 6 cyl.'s getting?
Every mile counts as I do a lot of driving as part of my job and every penny
in the tank is one less in my pocket.
So far I am satisfied with the performance of the 4 cyl., even here in the
mountains.

Do the 6 cyl. motors get into the 20's on mileage?

Bryan




"L.W. ("ßill") ------ III" <----------@cox.net> wrote in message
news:424A2B1E.8CBEAB76@cox.net...
> I wish you had bought a six.
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Re: 4 cyl. mileage, lift & tire size
 

What kind of real world mpg are the 6 cyl.'s getting?
Every mile counts as I do a lot of driving as part of my job and every penny
in the tank is one less in my pocket.
So far I am satisfied with the performance of the 4 cyl., even here in the
mountains.

Do the 6 cyl. motors get into the 20's on mileage?

Bryan




"L.W. ("ßill") ------ III" <----------@cox.net> wrote in message
news:424A2B1E.8CBEAB76@cox.net...
> I wish you had bought a six.
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Re: 4 cyl. mileage, lift & tire size
 

"Bryan" <frametype@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:7Np2e.2343$hg.1668@news01.roc.ny...

> I do not want to kill my

if mileage is a factor youd better leave well enough alone. nobody buys a
tj with mileage as a consideration.


> 23mpg so far, but it is not broken in yet, hoping for more

? either your math is poor or the 2.4 does a whole lot better than the 2.5
did.


> What is the most reasonable and inexpensive way to get that 2-3" of lift?

that would be the 7slot redneck tj lift. see
http://7slotgrille.com/tech/zjtjlift/index.html


> What about increasing tire size?
> How did it affect your mpg?

without regearing youre screwed.

--
Nathan W. Collier
http://7SlotGrille.com
http://UtilityOffRoad.com

Re: 4 cyl. mileage, lift & tire size
 

"Bryan" <frametype@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:7Np2e.2343$hg.1668@news01.roc.ny...

> I do not want to kill my

if mileage is a factor youd better leave well enough alone. nobody buys a
tj with mileage as a consideration.


> 23mpg so far, but it is not broken in yet, hoping for more

? either your math is poor or the 2.4 does a whole lot better than the 2.5
did.


> What is the most reasonable and inexpensive way to get that 2-3" of lift?

that would be the 7slot redneck tj lift. see
http://7slotgrille.com/tech/zjtjlift/index.html


> What about increasing tire size?
> How did it affect your mpg?

without regearing youre screwed.

--
Nathan W. Collier
http://7SlotGrille.com
http://UtilityOffRoad.com

Re: 4 cyl. mileage, lift & tire size
 

"Bryan" <frametype@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:7Np2e.2343$hg.1668@news01.roc.ny...

> I do not want to kill my

if mileage is a factor youd better leave well enough alone. nobody buys a
tj with mileage as a consideration.


> 23mpg so far, but it is not broken in yet, hoping for more

? either your math is poor or the 2.4 does a whole lot better than the 2.5
did.


> What is the most reasonable and inexpensive way to get that 2-3" of lift?

that would be the 7slot redneck tj lift. see
http://7slotgrille.com/tech/zjtjlift/index.html


> What about increasing tire size?
> How did it affect your mpg?

without regearing youre screwed.

--
Nathan W. Collier
http://7SlotGrille.com
http://UtilityOffRoad.com