Help with new 35" tires
10-14-2003, 01:30 PM
#21
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Re: Help with new 35" tires
It depends what you want to do... the Dana 35 will be fine with
35-inch tires if you stay in 2wd on paved roads. The guys who are
cautioning you against that combo are thinking that you are going to
go off-roading. On paved roads you will be fine. And actually the
2.5L engine will work in your favor somewhat by keeping you from
getting in trouble... it doesn't have the power of a bigger engine to
tear up your axles so easily.
"MC4" <mc4@netc.pt> wrote in message news:<1066054820.563692@news.iol.pt>...
> Hi,
> I want to get bigger tires to my TJ and I'm thinking on the 35" BFG M/T. The
> problem is that I have a very weak setup:
>
> 2.5L
> R.E. 3" lift
> Rancho 9000 shocks
> Rear Dana 35-C clip
> Front Dana 30
> 4.56 gears
>
> Anyone with this 2.5L motor and a D35 rear dif have any experience ( good
> or bad ) with 35" tires ?
>
> Must I use a body lift to clear those tires?
>
> Thanks in advance for any help,
>
> Miguel Cunha
> ( in Portugal )
35-inch tires if you stay in 2wd on paved roads. The guys who are
cautioning you against that combo are thinking that you are going to
go off-roading. On paved roads you will be fine. And actually the
2.5L engine will work in your favor somewhat by keeping you from
getting in trouble... it doesn't have the power of a bigger engine to
tear up your axles so easily.
"MC4" <mc4@netc.pt> wrote in message news:<1066054820.563692@news.iol.pt>...
> Hi,
> I want to get bigger tires to my TJ and I'm thinking on the 35" BFG M/T. The
> problem is that I have a very weak setup:
>
> 2.5L
> R.E. 3" lift
> Rancho 9000 shocks
> Rear Dana 35-C clip
> Front Dana 30
> 4.56 gears
>
> Anyone with this 2.5L motor and a D35 rear dif have any experience ( good
> or bad ) with 35" tires ?
>
> Must I use a body lift to clear those tires?
>
> Thanks in advance for any help,
>
> Miguel Cunha
> ( in Portugal )
10-14-2003, 01:30 PM
#22
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Re: Help with new 35" tires
It depends what you want to do... the Dana 35 will be fine with
35-inch tires if you stay in 2wd on paved roads. The guys who are
cautioning you against that combo are thinking that you are going to
go off-roading. On paved roads you will be fine. And actually the
2.5L engine will work in your favor somewhat by keeping you from
getting in trouble... it doesn't have the power of a bigger engine to
tear up your axles so easily.
"MC4" <mc4@netc.pt> wrote in message news:<1066054820.563692@news.iol.pt>...
> Hi,
> I want to get bigger tires to my TJ and I'm thinking on the 35" BFG M/T. The
> problem is that I have a very weak setup:
>
> 2.5L
> R.E. 3" lift
> Rancho 9000 shocks
> Rear Dana 35-C clip
> Front Dana 30
> 4.56 gears
>
> Anyone with this 2.5L motor and a D35 rear dif have any experience ( good
> or bad ) with 35" tires ?
>
> Must I use a body lift to clear those tires?
>
> Thanks in advance for any help,
>
> Miguel Cunha
> ( in Portugal )
35-inch tires if you stay in 2wd on paved roads. The guys who are
cautioning you against that combo are thinking that you are going to
go off-roading. On paved roads you will be fine. And actually the
2.5L engine will work in your favor somewhat by keeping you from
getting in trouble... it doesn't have the power of a bigger engine to
tear up your axles so easily.
"MC4" <mc4@netc.pt> wrote in message news:<1066054820.563692@news.iol.pt>...
> Hi,
> I want to get bigger tires to my TJ and I'm thinking on the 35" BFG M/T. The
> problem is that I have a very weak setup:
>
> 2.5L
> R.E. 3" lift
> Rancho 9000 shocks
> Rear Dana 35-C clip
> Front Dana 30
> 4.56 gears
>
> Anyone with this 2.5L motor and a D35 rear dif have any experience ( good
> or bad ) with 35" tires ?
>
> Must I use a body lift to clear those tires?
>
> Thanks in advance for any help,
>
> Miguel Cunha
> ( in Portugal )
10-14-2003, 04:32 PM
#23
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Re: Help with new 35" tires
Joshua,
Yes, I understand that. The problem is that the other guys are correct. I
want to go off-road and specially I like to do rock crawling ...
I'm going to see if I found a Dana 44 rear end from a used vehicle, but I
think it could be a long wait...
Thanks guys and good trips.
Miguel Cunha
( in Portugal )
Yes, I understand that. The problem is that the other guys are correct. I
want to go off-road and specially I like to do rock crawling ...
I'm going to see if I found a Dana 44 rear end from a used vehicle, but I
think it could be a long wait...
Thanks guys and good trips.
Miguel Cunha
( in Portugal )
10-14-2003, 04:32 PM
#24
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Re: Help with new 35" tires
Joshua,
Yes, I understand that. The problem is that the other guys are correct. I
want to go off-road and specially I like to do rock crawling ...
I'm going to see if I found a Dana 44 rear end from a used vehicle, but I
think it could be a long wait...
Thanks guys and good trips.
Miguel Cunha
( in Portugal )
Yes, I understand that. The problem is that the other guys are correct. I
want to go off-road and specially I like to do rock crawling ...
I'm going to see if I found a Dana 44 rear end from a used vehicle, but I
think it could be a long wait...
Thanks guys and good trips.
Miguel Cunha
( in Portugal )
10-14-2003, 04:32 PM
#25
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Re: Help with new 35" tires
Joshua,
Yes, I understand that. The problem is that the other guys are correct. I
want to go off-road and specially I like to do rock crawling ...
I'm going to see if I found a Dana 44 rear end from a used vehicle, but I
think it could be a long wait...
Thanks guys and good trips.
Miguel Cunha
( in Portugal )
Yes, I understand that. The problem is that the other guys are correct. I
want to go off-road and specially I like to do rock crawling ...
I'm going to see if I found a Dana 44 rear end from a used vehicle, but I
think it could be a long wait...
Thanks guys and good trips.
Miguel Cunha
( in Portugal )
10-15-2003, 03:33 PM
#26
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Re: Help with new 35" tires
In that case you may want to re-think the whole thing and maybe start
over by switching to a different vehicle. That 4-cyl 2.5L engine is
simply not going to want to push 35 or larger tires over big rocks on
a long term basis. You can offset that to some extent by changing the
gearing, but you will never truly be happy.
This is just my opinion, and I'm sure others would disagree, but if
I had a limited budget and was in your shoes, I think I'd rather
spend the cash on upgrading or trading in my jeep to get a model that
is a better base vehicle all around. For what you are going to spend
lifting and upgrading to 35s, you might be able to trade up to a model
with 4.0 6-cyl engine and rear Dana 44. Then spend under $200 in mods
for a 1-2 inch body lift and quick disconnects, and stick 32 inch
tires on that puppy, and you're set. True, you won't be as impressive
in height or size as guys with 35+ tires, but you'll have a better
driving experience and more importantly, a better platform for future
modifications.
"Miguel Cunha" <mailto:mcdiver@mail.telepac.pt> wrote in message news:<3f8c5ce3$0$7730$a729d347@news.telepac.pt>...
> Joshua,
> Yes, I understand that. The problem is that the other guys are correct. I
> want to go off-road and specially I like to do rock crawling ...
>
> I'm going to see if I found a Dana 44 rear end from a used vehicle, but I
> think it could be a long wait...
>
> Thanks guys and good trips.
>
> Miguel Cunha
> ( in Portugal )
over by switching to a different vehicle. That 4-cyl 2.5L engine is
simply not going to want to push 35 or larger tires over big rocks on
a long term basis. You can offset that to some extent by changing the
gearing, but you will never truly be happy.
This is just my opinion, and I'm sure others would disagree, but if
I had a limited budget and was in your shoes, I think I'd rather
spend the cash on upgrading or trading in my jeep to get a model that
is a better base vehicle all around. For what you are going to spend
lifting and upgrading to 35s, you might be able to trade up to a model
with 4.0 6-cyl engine and rear Dana 44. Then spend under $200 in mods
for a 1-2 inch body lift and quick disconnects, and stick 32 inch
tires on that puppy, and you're set. True, you won't be as impressive
in height or size as guys with 35+ tires, but you'll have a better
driving experience and more importantly, a better platform for future
modifications.
"Miguel Cunha" <mailto:mcdiver@mail.telepac.pt> wrote in message news:<3f8c5ce3$0$7730$a729d347@news.telepac.pt>...
> Joshua,
> Yes, I understand that. The problem is that the other guys are correct. I
> want to go off-road and specially I like to do rock crawling ...
>
> I'm going to see if I found a Dana 44 rear end from a used vehicle, but I
> think it could be a long wait...
>
> Thanks guys and good trips.
>
> Miguel Cunha
> ( in Portugal )
10-15-2003, 03:33 PM
#27
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Re: Help with new 35" tires
In that case you may want to re-think the whole thing and maybe start
over by switching to a different vehicle. That 4-cyl 2.5L engine is
simply not going to want to push 35 or larger tires over big rocks on
a long term basis. You can offset that to some extent by changing the
gearing, but you will never truly be happy.
This is just my opinion, and I'm sure others would disagree, but if
I had a limited budget and was in your shoes, I think I'd rather
spend the cash on upgrading or trading in my jeep to get a model that
is a better base vehicle all around. For what you are going to spend
lifting and upgrading to 35s, you might be able to trade up to a model
with 4.0 6-cyl engine and rear Dana 44. Then spend under $200 in mods
for a 1-2 inch body lift and quick disconnects, and stick 32 inch
tires on that puppy, and you're set. True, you won't be as impressive
in height or size as guys with 35+ tires, but you'll have a better
driving experience and more importantly, a better platform for future
modifications.
"Miguel Cunha" <mailto:mcdiver@mail.telepac.pt> wrote in message news:<3f8c5ce3$0$7730$a729d347@news.telepac.pt>...
> Joshua,
> Yes, I understand that. The problem is that the other guys are correct. I
> want to go off-road and specially I like to do rock crawling ...
>
> I'm going to see if I found a Dana 44 rear end from a used vehicle, but I
> think it could be a long wait...
>
> Thanks guys and good trips.
>
> Miguel Cunha
> ( in Portugal )
over by switching to a different vehicle. That 4-cyl 2.5L engine is
simply not going to want to push 35 or larger tires over big rocks on
a long term basis. You can offset that to some extent by changing the
gearing, but you will never truly be happy.
This is just my opinion, and I'm sure others would disagree, but if
I had a limited budget and was in your shoes, I think I'd rather
spend the cash on upgrading or trading in my jeep to get a model that
is a better base vehicle all around. For what you are going to spend
lifting and upgrading to 35s, you might be able to trade up to a model
with 4.0 6-cyl engine and rear Dana 44. Then spend under $200 in mods
for a 1-2 inch body lift and quick disconnects, and stick 32 inch
tires on that puppy, and you're set. True, you won't be as impressive
in height or size as guys with 35+ tires, but you'll have a better
driving experience and more importantly, a better platform for future
modifications.
"Miguel Cunha" <mailto:mcdiver@mail.telepac.pt> wrote in message news:<3f8c5ce3$0$7730$a729d347@news.telepac.pt>...
> Joshua,
> Yes, I understand that. The problem is that the other guys are correct. I
> want to go off-road and specially I like to do rock crawling ...
>
> I'm going to see if I found a Dana 44 rear end from a used vehicle, but I
> think it could be a long wait...
>
> Thanks guys and good trips.
>
> Miguel Cunha
> ( in Portugal )
10-15-2003, 03:33 PM
#28
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Re: Help with new 35" tires
In that case you may want to re-think the whole thing and maybe start
over by switching to a different vehicle. That 4-cyl 2.5L engine is
simply not going to want to push 35 or larger tires over big rocks on
a long term basis. You can offset that to some extent by changing the
gearing, but you will never truly be happy.
This is just my opinion, and I'm sure others would disagree, but if
I had a limited budget and was in your shoes, I think I'd rather
spend the cash on upgrading or trading in my jeep to get a model that
is a better base vehicle all around. For what you are going to spend
lifting and upgrading to 35s, you might be able to trade up to a model
with 4.0 6-cyl engine and rear Dana 44. Then spend under $200 in mods
for a 1-2 inch body lift and quick disconnects, and stick 32 inch
tires on that puppy, and you're set. True, you won't be as impressive
in height or size as guys with 35+ tires, but you'll have a better
driving experience and more importantly, a better platform for future
modifications.
"Miguel Cunha" <mailto:mcdiver@mail.telepac.pt> wrote in message news:<3f8c5ce3$0$7730$a729d347@news.telepac.pt>...
> Joshua,
> Yes, I understand that. The problem is that the other guys are correct. I
> want to go off-road and specially I like to do rock crawling ...
>
> I'm going to see if I found a Dana 44 rear end from a used vehicle, but I
> think it could be a long wait...
>
> Thanks guys and good trips.
>
> Miguel Cunha
> ( in Portugal )
over by switching to a different vehicle. That 4-cyl 2.5L engine is
simply not going to want to push 35 or larger tires over big rocks on
a long term basis. You can offset that to some extent by changing the
gearing, but you will never truly be happy.
This is just my opinion, and I'm sure others would disagree, but if
I had a limited budget and was in your shoes, I think I'd rather
spend the cash on upgrading or trading in my jeep to get a model that
is a better base vehicle all around. For what you are going to spend
lifting and upgrading to 35s, you might be able to trade up to a model
with 4.0 6-cyl engine and rear Dana 44. Then spend under $200 in mods
for a 1-2 inch body lift and quick disconnects, and stick 32 inch
tires on that puppy, and you're set. True, you won't be as impressive
in height or size as guys with 35+ tires, but you'll have a better
driving experience and more importantly, a better platform for future
modifications.
"Miguel Cunha" <mailto:mcdiver@mail.telepac.pt> wrote in message news:<3f8c5ce3$0$7730$a729d347@news.telepac.pt>...
> Joshua,
> Yes, I understand that. The problem is that the other guys are correct. I
> want to go off-road and specially I like to do rock crawling ...
>
> I'm going to see if I found a Dana 44 rear end from a used vehicle, but I
> think it could be a long wait...
>
> Thanks guys and good trips.
>
> Miguel Cunha
> ( in Portugal )
10-15-2003, 06:05 PM
#29
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Re: Help with new 35" tires
But, he'd fit right in with the rest of the Friday night boulevard
cruisers.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
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Joshua Nelson wrote:
>
> In that case you may want to re-think the whole thing and maybe start
> over by switching to a different vehicle. That 4-cyl 2.5L engine is
> simply not going to want to push 35 or larger tires over big rocks on
> a long term basis. You can offset that to some extent by changing the
> gearing, but you will never truly be happy.
>
> This is just my opinion, and I'm sure others would disagree, but if
> I had a limited budget and was in your shoes, I think I'd rather
> spend the cash on upgrading or trading in my jeep to get a model that
> is a better base vehicle all around. For what you are going to spend
> lifting and upgrading to 35s, you might be able to trade up to a model
> with 4.0 6-cyl engine and rear Dana 44. Then spend under $200 in mods
> for a 1-2 inch body lift and quick disconnects, and stick 32 inch
> tires on that puppy, and you're set. True, you won't be as impressive
> in height or size as guys with 35+ tires, but you'll have a better
> driving experience and more importantly, a better platform for future
> modifications.
cruisers.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Joshua Nelson wrote:
>
> In that case you may want to re-think the whole thing and maybe start
> over by switching to a different vehicle. That 4-cyl 2.5L engine is
> simply not going to want to push 35 or larger tires over big rocks on
> a long term basis. You can offset that to some extent by changing the
> gearing, but you will never truly be happy.
>
> This is just my opinion, and I'm sure others would disagree, but if
> I had a limited budget and was in your shoes, I think I'd rather
> spend the cash on upgrading or trading in my jeep to get a model that
> is a better base vehicle all around. For what you are going to spend
> lifting and upgrading to 35s, you might be able to trade up to a model
> with 4.0 6-cyl engine and rear Dana 44. Then spend under $200 in mods
> for a 1-2 inch body lift and quick disconnects, and stick 32 inch
> tires on that puppy, and you're set. True, you won't be as impressive
> in height or size as guys with 35+ tires, but you'll have a better
> driving experience and more importantly, a better platform for future
> modifications.
10-15-2003, 06:05 PM
#30
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Re: Help with new 35" tires
But, he'd fit right in with the rest of the Friday night boulevard
cruisers.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Joshua Nelson wrote:
>
> In that case you may want to re-think the whole thing and maybe start
> over by switching to a different vehicle. That 4-cyl 2.5L engine is
> simply not going to want to push 35 or larger tires over big rocks on
> a long term basis. You can offset that to some extent by changing the
> gearing, but you will never truly be happy.
>
> This is just my opinion, and I'm sure others would disagree, but if
> I had a limited budget and was in your shoes, I think I'd rather
> spend the cash on upgrading or trading in my jeep to get a model that
> is a better base vehicle all around. For what you are going to spend
> lifting and upgrading to 35s, you might be able to trade up to a model
> with 4.0 6-cyl engine and rear Dana 44. Then spend under $200 in mods
> for a 1-2 inch body lift and quick disconnects, and stick 32 inch
> tires on that puppy, and you're set. True, you won't be as impressive
> in height or size as guys with 35+ tires, but you'll have a better
> driving experience and more importantly, a better platform for future
> modifications.
cruisers.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Joshua Nelson wrote:
>
> In that case you may want to re-think the whole thing and maybe start
> over by switching to a different vehicle. That 4-cyl 2.5L engine is
> simply not going to want to push 35 or larger tires over big rocks on
> a long term basis. You can offset that to some extent by changing the
> gearing, but you will never truly be happy.
>
> This is just my opinion, and I'm sure others would disagree, but if
> I had a limited budget and was in your shoes, I think I'd rather
> spend the cash on upgrading or trading in my jeep to get a model that
> is a better base vehicle all around. For what you are going to spend
> lifting and upgrading to 35s, you might be able to trade up to a model
> with 4.0 6-cyl engine and rear Dana 44. Then spend under $200 in mods
> for a 1-2 inch body lift and quick disconnects, and stick 32 inch
> tires on that puppy, and you're set. True, you won't be as impressive
> in height or size as guys with 35+ tires, but you'll have a better
> driving experience and more importantly, a better platform for future
> modifications.
