I'm looking for opinions, advice and perhaps some reference sites. I have a
2002 TJ with the standard 225/75r15 Goodyear tires. From what I understand
they measure somewhat over 28" in diameter.

I'm planning to put on some bigger tires and am leaning toward 31" BFG AT
KOs. Do the Mud Terrains ride well? I'm guessing they aren't as nice as
the ATs, but I would like to start doing some more off-road stuff and will
probably appreciate the extra traction in muddy SE Iowa. Unfortunately,
though, most of my driving is typical start and stop and some highway.

Now, what kind of lift would you suggest? I've asked several people - at
Camp Jeep and elsewhere - and have received a ton of opinions. I'm thinking
of a couple of options: an Old Man Emu 2-2 1/2" suspension, a body lift of
1-2", maybe a cheaper suspension lift, etc. So, what does everyone think?

I'd like to find a site that has a comprehensive gathering of photos of
installed lift and tire combos so I can see what kind of look I'd like. I
know I'll probably draw fire from some of you offroad junkies, but for the
most part I'm looking at a lift for a mild gain in offroading and better
looks (can't fix mine, so I'll work on the Jeep's).

Any help would be appreciated - thanks!

- Kevin in Iowa, v2.0

 

You won't need a lift to fit 31" tires. However, if you still want a lift to
increase chassis clearance I'd recommend a spring spacer lift like Rubicon
Express or Teraflex. Body lifts won't do anything to \increase chassis
clearance.

In article <5q5Pa.23883$H17.6724@sccrnsc02>, "Blah" <blah@blah.com> writes:

>'m looking for opinions, advice and perhaps some reference sites. I have a
>2002 TJ with the standard 225/75r15 Goodyear tires. From what I understand
>they measure somewhat over 28" in diameter.
>
>I'm planning to put on some bigger tires and am leaning toward 31" BFG AT
>KOs. Do the Mud Terrains ride well? I'm guessing they aren't as nice as
>the ATs, but I would like to start doing some more off-road stuff and will
>probably appreciate the extra traction in muddy SE Iowa. Unfortunately,
>though, most of my driving is typical start and stop and some highway.
>
>Now, what kind of lift would you suggest? I've asked several people - at
>Camp Jeep and elsewhere - and have received a ton of opinions. I'm thinking
>of a couple of options: an Old Man Emu 2-2 1/2" suspension, a body lift of
>1-2", maybe a cheaper suspension lift, etc. So, what does everyone think?
>
>I'd like to find a site that has a comprehensive gathering of photos of
>installed lift and tire combos so I can see what kind of look I'd like. I
>know I'll probably draw fire from some of you offroad junkies, but for the
>most part I'm looking at a lift for a mild gain in offroading and better
>looks (can't fix mine, so I'll work on the Jeep's).
>
>Any help would be appreciated - thanks!


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Matt Macchiarolo
www.townpeddler.com
www.wolverine4wd.org
http://wolverine4wd.org/rigs/macchiarolo_ml.html