Re: Need help! 4cyl 97 TJ.... Tire Choice 31" or 33"
 

<jmastrom@gmail.com> wrote in message
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> On Feb 1, 4:47 pm, "JimG" <J...@nospam.com> wrote:

>
> Ok... well... if I am hearing everyone correctly... 33"s with my setup
> would be bad, unless I get new gears? How much can I expect to pay to
> upgrade my jeep to new gears. Should I even go this route or just wait
> until I have a 4.0L jeep later on in life.
>

Keep in mind in addition to the gear change, you will also need to lift it a
bit to clear the 33's, and you only gain 1" of clearance under the axles
with the 33's vs. the 31's.

So figure $300+ per axle for the gear change, 500+ for a minimum 3 inch
suspention lift (3 inch body lifts are way more trouble than they are worth,
and look stupid to boot), plus the new wheels and tires (new wheels because
12.5" wide tires on the stock wheels will contact the upper spring perches).

Or slap a set of 31's on and be done with it, use the money you saved from
not lifting to get a winch, so when you do get stuck you can still get out.

Which should you do? Hey man, it's your money! :-)

Re: Need help! 4cyl 97 TJ.... Tire Choice 31" or 33"
 

<jmastrom@gmail.com> wrote in message
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> On Feb 1, 4:47 pm, "JimG" <J...@nospam.com> wrote:

>
> Ok... well... if I am hearing everyone correctly... 33"s with my setup
> would be bad, unless I get new gears? How much can I expect to pay to
> upgrade my jeep to new gears. Should I even go this route or just wait
> until I have a 4.0L jeep later on in life.
>

Keep in mind in addition to the gear change, you will also need to lift it a
bit to clear the 33's, and you only gain 1" of clearance under the axles
with the 33's vs. the 31's.

So figure $300+ per axle for the gear change, 500+ for a minimum 3 inch
suspention lift (3 inch body lifts are way more trouble than they are worth,
and look stupid to boot), plus the new wheels and tires (new wheels because
12.5" wide tires on the stock wheels will contact the upper spring perches).

Or slap a set of 31's on and be done with it, use the money you saved from
not lifting to get a winch, so when you do get stuck you can still get out.

Which should you do? Hey man, it's your money! :-)

Re: Need help! 4cyl 97 TJ.... Tire Choice 31" or 33"
 

<jmastrom@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1170367446.267877.64460@k78g2000cwa.googlegro ups.com...
> On Feb 1, 4:47 pm, "JimG" <J...@nospam.com> wrote:

>
> Ok... well... if I am hearing everyone correctly... 33"s with my setup
> would be bad, unless I get new gears? How much can I expect to pay to
> upgrade my jeep to new gears. Should I even go this route or just wait
> until I have a 4.0L jeep later on in life.
>

Keep in mind in addition to the gear change, you will also need to lift it a
bit to clear the 33's, and you only gain 1" of clearance under the axles
with the 33's vs. the 31's.

So figure $300+ per axle for the gear change, 500+ for a minimum 3 inch
suspention lift (3 inch body lifts are way more trouble than they are worth,
and look stupid to boot), plus the new wheels and tires (new wheels because
12.5" wide tires on the stock wheels will contact the upper spring perches).

Or slap a set of 31's on and be done with it, use the money you saved from
not lifting to get a winch, so when you do get stuck you can still get out.

Which should you do? Hey man, it's your money! :-)

Re: Need help! 4cyl 97 TJ.... Tire Choice 31" or 33"
 

I'm running 33'" on my 87YJ with 2.5. It's not the fastest in the dunes
and mud it's alright. But for daily driving and once a month trail runs
I'm pleased with it. every one i run with have CJ7's with V's . They
over heat all the time and i never do.They also have trailer
there's.Mine Does need a gear change. Just been lazy. But one thing is
sure you wont need 5th gear.

Later Mike

Re: Need help! 4cyl 97 TJ.... Tire Choice 31" or 33"
 

I'm running 33'" on my 87YJ with 2.5. It's not the fastest in the dunes
and mud it's alright. But for daily driving and once a month trail runs
I'm pleased with it. every one i run with have CJ7's with V's . They
over heat all the time and i never do.They also have trailer
there's.Mine Does need a gear change. Just been lazy. But one thing is
sure you wont need 5th gear.

Later Mike

Re: Need help! 4cyl 97 TJ.... Tire Choice 31" or 33"
 

I'm running 33'" on my 87YJ with 2.5. It's not the fastest in the dunes
and mud it's alright. But for daily driving and once a month trail runs
I'm pleased with it. every one i run with have CJ7's with V's . They
over heat all the time and i never do.They also have trailer
there's.Mine Does need a gear change. Just been lazy. But one thing is
sure you wont need 5th gear.

Later Mike

Re: Need help! 4cyl 97 TJ.... Tire Choice 31" or 33"
 

I'm running 33'" on my 87YJ with 2.5. It's not the fastest in the dunes
and mud it's alright. But for daily driving and once a month trail runs
I'm pleased with it. every one i run with have CJ7's with V's . They
over heat all the time and i never do.They also have trailer
there's.Mine Does need a gear change. Just been lazy. But one thing is
sure you wont need 5th gear.

Later Mike

Re: Need help! 4cyl 97 TJ.... Tire Choice 31" or 33"
 

I drove a 4cyl YJ on 33's with 4.10 gearing (stock 4cyl gearing) and it was
fine. Hills were a bit of a problem, and forget about 5th gear but overall,
it was fine.

Carl


<jmastrom@gmail.com> wrote in message
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> Currently my rig (if I can call it a rig) is a 97 TJ 4cyl. It is
> pretty much stock... no aftermarket gears, diff, axles, or anything.
> I have just recently put a 4" superlift suspension lift on it. I
> currently have BFG 31"x10.5s on it (they have been on there since i
> got it).
>
> I would like to put BFG 33"x10.5s on it. Now I don't do any serious
> offroading or mudding or rock climbing--at the most maybe a simple/
> easy trail ride 2-3 times a year. This is pretty much a daily
> driver. I would mainly be putting the tires on for looks, with ground
> clearance as a second reason.
>
> Anyone have any experience with a similar setup? I am curious as to
> how much this different tire size will affect my speed/power... I am
> willing to sacrifice a little for the looks, but being only a 4cyl, I
> would like some input before I go out and buy the tires.
>
> Thanks
>
> Jimmy
>

Re: Need help! 4cyl 97 TJ.... Tire Choice 31" or 33"
 

I drove a 4cyl YJ on 33's with 4.10 gearing (stock 4cyl gearing) and it was
fine. Hills were a bit of a problem, and forget about 5th gear but overall,
it was fine.

Carl


<jmastrom@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1170345538.916990.59530@m58g2000cwm.googlegro ups.com...
> Currently my rig (if I can call it a rig) is a 97 TJ 4cyl. It is
> pretty much stock... no aftermarket gears, diff, axles, or anything.
> I have just recently put a 4" superlift suspension lift on it. I
> currently have BFG 31"x10.5s on it (they have been on there since i
> got it).
>
> I would like to put BFG 33"x10.5s on it. Now I don't do any serious
> offroading or mudding or rock climbing--at the most maybe a simple/
> easy trail ride 2-3 times a year. This is pretty much a daily
> driver. I would mainly be putting the tires on for looks, with ground
> clearance as a second reason.
>
> Anyone have any experience with a similar setup? I am curious as to
> how much this different tire size will affect my speed/power... I am
> willing to sacrifice a little for the looks, but being only a 4cyl, I
> would like some input before I go out and buy the tires.
>
> Thanks
>
> Jimmy
>

Re: Need help! 4cyl 97 TJ.... Tire Choice 31" or 33"
 

I drove a 4cyl YJ on 33's with 4.10 gearing (stock 4cyl gearing) and it was
fine. Hills were a bit of a problem, and forget about 5th gear but overall,
it was fine.

Carl


<jmastrom@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1170345538.916990.59530@m58g2000cwm.googlegro ups.com...
> Currently my rig (if I can call it a rig) is a 97 TJ 4cyl. It is
> pretty much stock... no aftermarket gears, diff, axles, or anything.
> I have just recently put a 4" superlift suspension lift on it. I
> currently have BFG 31"x10.5s on it (they have been on there since i
> got it).
>
> I would like to put BFG 33"x10.5s on it. Now I don't do any serious
> offroading or mudding or rock climbing--at the most maybe a simple/
> easy trail ride 2-3 times a year. This is pretty much a daily
> driver. I would mainly be putting the tires on for looks, with ground
> clearance as a second reason.
>
> Anyone have any experience with a similar setup? I am curious as to
> how much this different tire size will affect my speed/power... I am
> willing to sacrifice a little for the looks, but being only a 4cyl, I
> would like some input before I go out and buy the tires.
>
> Thanks
>
> Jimmy
>