Need Advice on body lift
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Re: Need Advice on body lift
Okay, you likely have 3.07 diff ratio. Your AX-15 transmission ratios
are: 1st:3.83, 2nd:2.33, 3rd:1.44, 4th:1.00, 5th:0.79, Rev:4.22
So, with 28" tires in 5th at 65mph:
(3.07 * 0.79 * 65 * 336 ) / 28 = 1892 RPM
That's already pretty sluggish, so you'll not use 5th much if you get
31" tires (1700 RPM @ 65mph). Nice thing about a manual though is that
you can live with it - just cruise in 4th:
(3.07 * 1.00 * 65 * 336 ) / 31 = 2162 RPM
.... which is a nice cruising RPM at that speed with heavier wider tires.
You'll also kiss 5th goodbye with 30"s, so may as well try the 31"s.
Steve
http://xjeep.dyndns.org
joet11@comcast.net wrote:
> Oh Man - I obviously didn't know what I didn't know! Thanks a lot
> everyone for the great advice - looks like you guys helped me avoid a
> bad situation!
>
> I apologize for the next question because I'm totally new to this but:
>
> If I keep it simple and go with option 1, Steve indicated that my RPMs
> will drop to 1880 (my TJ is a 6cyl manual 5-speed),
> is that very noticeable? Would I have to change gear ratios? (Or is
> that still stupid and I should just go with 30's)
>
> Thanks again everybody!
>
> Joe
are: 1st:3.83, 2nd:2.33, 3rd:1.44, 4th:1.00, 5th:0.79, Rev:4.22
So, with 28" tires in 5th at 65mph:
(3.07 * 0.79 * 65 * 336 ) / 28 = 1892 RPM
That's already pretty sluggish, so you'll not use 5th much if you get
31" tires (1700 RPM @ 65mph). Nice thing about a manual though is that
you can live with it - just cruise in 4th:
(3.07 * 1.00 * 65 * 336 ) / 31 = 2162 RPM
.... which is a nice cruising RPM at that speed with heavier wider tires.
You'll also kiss 5th goodbye with 30"s, so may as well try the 31"s.
Steve
http://xjeep.dyndns.org
joet11@comcast.net wrote:
> Oh Man - I obviously didn't know what I didn't know! Thanks a lot
> everyone for the great advice - looks like you guys helped me avoid a
> bad situation!
>
> I apologize for the next question because I'm totally new to this but:
>
> If I keep it simple and go with option 1, Steve indicated that my RPMs
> will drop to 1880 (my TJ is a 6cyl manual 5-speed),
> is that very noticeable? Would I have to change gear ratios? (Or is
> that still stupid and I should just go with 30's)
>
> Thanks again everybody!
>
> Joe
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Re: Need Advice on body lift
On 13 Jun 2005 17:30:25 -0700, joet11@comcast.net wrote:
>I have a white 97 TJ sport with p225/75R15 tires and it's time for new
>tires. I'd like to make the jeep look better so I talked with a local
>guy who lifts Jeeps. He recommended the following options:
I have created an online resource for anyone new to lifts who is
looking to put on bigger wheels that should answer most of your
questions.
http://jeep.us41.org/wheels
>I have a white 97 TJ sport with p225/75R15 tires and it's time for new
>tires. I'd like to make the jeep look better so I talked with a local
>guy who lifts Jeeps. He recommended the following options:
I have created an online resource for anyone new to lifts who is
looking to put on bigger wheels that should answer most of your
questions.
http://jeep.us41.org/wheels
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Re: Need Advice on body lift
On 13 Jun 2005 17:30:25 -0700, joet11@comcast.net wrote:
>I have a white 97 TJ sport with p225/75R15 tires and it's time for new
>tires. I'd like to make the jeep look better so I talked with a local
>guy who lifts Jeeps. He recommended the following options:
I have created an online resource for anyone new to lifts who is
looking to put on bigger wheels that should answer most of your
questions.
http://jeep.us41.org/wheels
>I have a white 97 TJ sport with p225/75R15 tires and it's time for new
>tires. I'd like to make the jeep look better so I talked with a local
>guy who lifts Jeeps. He recommended the following options:
I have created an online resource for anyone new to lifts who is
looking to put on bigger wheels that should answer most of your
questions.
http://jeep.us41.org/wheels
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Re: Need Advice on body lift
On 13 Jun 2005 17:30:25 -0700, joet11@comcast.net wrote:
>I have a white 97 TJ sport with p225/75R15 tires and it's time for new
>tires. I'd like to make the jeep look better so I talked with a local
>guy who lifts Jeeps. He recommended the following options:
I have created an online resource for anyone new to lifts who is
looking to put on bigger wheels that should answer most of your
questions.
http://jeep.us41.org/wheels
>I have a white 97 TJ sport with p225/75R15 tires and it's time for new
>tires. I'd like to make the jeep look better so I talked with a local
>guy who lifts Jeeps. He recommended the following options:
I have created an online resource for anyone new to lifts who is
looking to put on bigger wheels that should answer most of your
questions.
http://jeep.us41.org/wheels
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Re: Need Advice on body lift
On 13 Jun 2005 17:30:25 -0700, joet11@comcast.net wrote:
>I have a white 97 TJ sport with p225/75R15 tires and it's time for new
>tires. I'd like to make the jeep look better so I talked with a local
>guy who lifts Jeeps. He recommended the following options:
I have created an online resource for anyone new to lifts who is
looking to put on bigger wheels that should answer most of your
questions.
http://jeep.us41.org/wheels
>I have a white 97 TJ sport with p225/75R15 tires and it's time for new
>tires. I'd like to make the jeep look better so I talked with a local
>guy who lifts Jeeps. He recommended the following options:
I have created an online resource for anyone new to lifts who is
looking to put on bigger wheels that should answer most of your
questions.
http://jeep.us41.org/wheels
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