RIM SIZE FOR 2006 WRANGLER X
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Re: RIM SIZE FOR 2006 WRANGLER X
Tracie wrote:
> I am not sure how the spare will fit on the original mounting because
> I have yet to get a spare tire. I only bought 4 tires to start out
> with. I do need to get a spare. I did find a spare tire mounter on E-
> Bay that replaces the original mount and moves the bigger tire up and
> out 2 inches to accommodate for the tire's size. Shipping and all, I
> think it was about $65. I am wondering though.....I have heard that
> the bigger tires weight tends to somehow "bend" the tailgate, so I am
> thinking about getting a spare tire mount that is fixed to the rear
> bumper. However, they cost upwards of $150-$200. I am not sure if a
> 31 inch tire compared to my current stock 28 inch tire will make that
> much difference as far as the added weight and stress on the tailgate
> and its hinges. I know a 33 or 35 inch tire probably would make a
> difference though.
>
> As for the Dana axles, I have 30 in the front and 35 in the rear. I
> do not have the ABS, and my gearing is the 3.07.
>
The Rubicon comes from the factory with essentially 31x10s. They're
metric so they are a hair smaller than yours but not worth talking
about. They fit on the factory mount just fine. They will not damage
your tailgate unless you're jumping it, in which case your factory spare
would tear it up too. Save your pennies for your 4.5" spring lift.
tw
> I am not sure how the spare will fit on the original mounting because
> I have yet to get a spare tire. I only bought 4 tires to start out
> with. I do need to get a spare. I did find a spare tire mounter on E-
> Bay that replaces the original mount and moves the bigger tire up and
> out 2 inches to accommodate for the tire's size. Shipping and all, I
> think it was about $65. I am wondering though.....I have heard that
> the bigger tires weight tends to somehow "bend" the tailgate, so I am
> thinking about getting a spare tire mount that is fixed to the rear
> bumper. However, they cost upwards of $150-$200. I am not sure if a
> 31 inch tire compared to my current stock 28 inch tire will make that
> much difference as far as the added weight and stress on the tailgate
> and its hinges. I know a 33 or 35 inch tire probably would make a
> difference though.
>
> As for the Dana axles, I have 30 in the front and 35 in the rear. I
> do not have the ABS, and my gearing is the 3.07.
>
The Rubicon comes from the factory with essentially 31x10s. They're
metric so they are a hair smaller than yours but not worth talking
about. They fit on the factory mount just fine. They will not damage
your tailgate unless you're jumping it, in which case your factory spare
would tear it up too. Save your pennies for your 4.5" spring lift.
tw
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Re: RIM SIZE FOR 2006 WRANGLER X
On Aug 28, 11:26 am, twaldron <d...@hairsproutingbunions.com> wrote:
> Tracie wrote:
> > I am not sure how the spare will fit on the original mounting because
> > I have yet to get a spare tire. I only bought 4 tires to start out
> > with. I do need to get a spare. I did find a spare tire mounter on E-
> > Bay that replaces the original mount and moves the bigger tire up and
> > out 2 inches to accommodate for the tire's size. Shipping and all, I
> > think it was about $65. I am wondering though.....I have heard that
> > the bigger tires weight tends to somehow "bend" the tailgate, so I am
> > thinking about getting a spare tire mount that is fixed to the rear
> > bumper. However, they cost upwards of $150-$200. I am not sure if a
> > 31 inch tire compared to my current stock 28 inch tire will make that
> > much difference as far as the added weight and stress on the tailgate
> > and its hinges. I know a 33 or 35 inch tire probably would make a
> > difference though.
>
> > As for the Dana axles, I have 30 in the front and 35 in the rear. I
> > do not have the ABS, and my gearing is the 3.07.
>
> The Rubicon comes from the factory with essentially 31x10s. They're
> metric so they are a hair smaller than yours but not worth talking
> about. They fit on the factory mount just fine. They will not damage
> your tailgate unless you're jumping it, in which case your factory spare
> would tear it up too. Save your pennies for your 4.5" spring lift.
>
> tw- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -
I am going to save my pennies for a 4.5" lift (and have it done the
RIGHT way). However, I do want to do something with it NOW (LOL).
So, I am just going to take Mike's and several other poster's
suggestions and just do a 2" budget lift with new shocks until I have
enough pennies saved. This way, I won't have to worry about potential
headaches with a higher lift just yet until I can afford to address
all of those needs too.
THANK YOU everyone for all of your extreme patience and VERY useful
(and helpful) information. I learned soooo much from the several
posts that took place on this thread. I will keep you updated and let
you know how the 2" budget lift works out.
Tracie
> Tracie wrote:
> > I am not sure how the spare will fit on the original mounting because
> > I have yet to get a spare tire. I only bought 4 tires to start out
> > with. I do need to get a spare. I did find a spare tire mounter on E-
> > Bay that replaces the original mount and moves the bigger tire up and
> > out 2 inches to accommodate for the tire's size. Shipping and all, I
> > think it was about $65. I am wondering though.....I have heard that
> > the bigger tires weight tends to somehow "bend" the tailgate, so I am
> > thinking about getting a spare tire mount that is fixed to the rear
> > bumper. However, they cost upwards of $150-$200. I am not sure if a
> > 31 inch tire compared to my current stock 28 inch tire will make that
> > much difference as far as the added weight and stress on the tailgate
> > and its hinges. I know a 33 or 35 inch tire probably would make a
> > difference though.
>
> > As for the Dana axles, I have 30 in the front and 35 in the rear. I
> > do not have the ABS, and my gearing is the 3.07.
>
> The Rubicon comes from the factory with essentially 31x10s. They're
> metric so they are a hair smaller than yours but not worth talking
> about. They fit on the factory mount just fine. They will not damage
> your tailgate unless you're jumping it, in which case your factory spare
> would tear it up too. Save your pennies for your 4.5" spring lift.
>
> tw- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -
I am going to save my pennies for a 4.5" lift (and have it done the
RIGHT way). However, I do want to do something with it NOW (LOL).
So, I am just going to take Mike's and several other poster's
suggestions and just do a 2" budget lift with new shocks until I have
enough pennies saved. This way, I won't have to worry about potential
headaches with a higher lift just yet until I can afford to address
all of those needs too.
THANK YOU everyone for all of your extreme patience and VERY useful
(and helpful) information. I learned soooo much from the several
posts that took place on this thread. I will keep you updated and let
you know how the 2" budget lift works out.
Tracie
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Re: RIM SIZE FOR 2006 WRANGLER X
On Aug 28, 11:26 am, twaldron <d...@hairsproutingbunions.com> wrote:
> Tracie wrote:
> > I am not sure how the spare will fit on the original mounting because
> > I have yet to get a spare tire. I only bought 4 tires to start out
> > with. I do need to get a spare. I did find a spare tire mounter on E-
> > Bay that replaces the original mount and moves the bigger tire up and
> > out 2 inches to accommodate for the tire's size. Shipping and all, I
> > think it was about $65. I am wondering though.....I have heard that
> > the bigger tires weight tends to somehow "bend" the tailgate, so I am
> > thinking about getting a spare tire mount that is fixed to the rear
> > bumper. However, they cost upwards of $150-$200. I am not sure if a
> > 31 inch tire compared to my current stock 28 inch tire will make that
> > much difference as far as the added weight and stress on the tailgate
> > and its hinges. I know a 33 or 35 inch tire probably would make a
> > difference though.
>
> > As for the Dana axles, I have 30 in the front and 35 in the rear. I
> > do not have the ABS, and my gearing is the 3.07.
>
> The Rubicon comes from the factory with essentially 31x10s. They're
> metric so they are a hair smaller than yours but not worth talking
> about. They fit on the factory mount just fine. They will not damage
> your tailgate unless you're jumping it, in which case your factory spare
> would tear it up too. Save your pennies for your 4.5" spring lift.
>
> tw- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -
I am going to save my pennies for a 4.5" lift (and have it done the
RIGHT way). However, I do want to do something with it NOW (LOL).
So, I am just going to take Mike's and several other poster's
suggestions and just do a 2" budget lift with new shocks until I have
enough pennies saved. This way, I won't have to worry about potential
headaches with a higher lift just yet until I can afford to address
all of those needs too.
THANK YOU everyone for all of your extreme patience and VERY useful
(and helpful) information. I learned soooo much from the several
posts that took place on this thread. I will keep you updated and let
you know how the 2" budget lift works out.
Tracie
> Tracie wrote:
> > I am not sure how the spare will fit on the original mounting because
> > I have yet to get a spare tire. I only bought 4 tires to start out
> > with. I do need to get a spare. I did find a spare tire mounter on E-
> > Bay that replaces the original mount and moves the bigger tire up and
> > out 2 inches to accommodate for the tire's size. Shipping and all, I
> > think it was about $65. I am wondering though.....I have heard that
> > the bigger tires weight tends to somehow "bend" the tailgate, so I am
> > thinking about getting a spare tire mount that is fixed to the rear
> > bumper. However, they cost upwards of $150-$200. I am not sure if a
> > 31 inch tire compared to my current stock 28 inch tire will make that
> > much difference as far as the added weight and stress on the tailgate
> > and its hinges. I know a 33 or 35 inch tire probably would make a
> > difference though.
>
> > As for the Dana axles, I have 30 in the front and 35 in the rear. I
> > do not have the ABS, and my gearing is the 3.07.
>
> The Rubicon comes from the factory with essentially 31x10s. They're
> metric so they are a hair smaller than yours but not worth talking
> about. They fit on the factory mount just fine. They will not damage
> your tailgate unless you're jumping it, in which case your factory spare
> would tear it up too. Save your pennies for your 4.5" spring lift.
>
> tw- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -
I am going to save my pennies for a 4.5" lift (and have it done the
RIGHT way). However, I do want to do something with it NOW (LOL).
So, I am just going to take Mike's and several other poster's
suggestions and just do a 2" budget lift with new shocks until I have
enough pennies saved. This way, I won't have to worry about potential
headaches with a higher lift just yet until I can afford to address
all of those needs too.
THANK YOU everyone for all of your extreme patience and VERY useful
(and helpful) information. I learned soooo much from the several
posts that took place on this thread. I will keep you updated and let
you know how the 2" budget lift works out.
Tracie
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Re: RIM SIZE FOR 2006 WRANGLER X
On Aug 28, 11:26 am, twaldron <d...@hairsproutingbunions.com> wrote:
> Tracie wrote:
> > I am not sure how the spare will fit on the original mounting because
> > I have yet to get a spare tire. I only bought 4 tires to start out
> > with. I do need to get a spare. I did find a spare tire mounter on E-
> > Bay that replaces the original mount and moves the bigger tire up and
> > out 2 inches to accommodate for the tire's size. Shipping and all, I
> > think it was about $65. I am wondering though.....I have heard that
> > the bigger tires weight tends to somehow "bend" the tailgate, so I am
> > thinking about getting a spare tire mount that is fixed to the rear
> > bumper. However, they cost upwards of $150-$200. I am not sure if a
> > 31 inch tire compared to my current stock 28 inch tire will make that
> > much difference as far as the added weight and stress on the tailgate
> > and its hinges. I know a 33 or 35 inch tire probably would make a
> > difference though.
>
> > As for the Dana axles, I have 30 in the front and 35 in the rear. I
> > do not have the ABS, and my gearing is the 3.07.
>
> The Rubicon comes from the factory with essentially 31x10s. They're
> metric so they are a hair smaller than yours but not worth talking
> about. They fit on the factory mount just fine. They will not damage
> your tailgate unless you're jumping it, in which case your factory spare
> would tear it up too. Save your pennies for your 4.5" spring lift.
>
> tw- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -
I am going to save my pennies for a 4.5" lift (and have it done the
RIGHT way). However, I do want to do something with it NOW (LOL).
So, I am just going to take Mike's and several other poster's
suggestions and just do a 2" budget lift with new shocks until I have
enough pennies saved. This way, I won't have to worry about potential
headaches with a higher lift just yet until I can afford to address
all of those needs too.
THANK YOU everyone for all of your extreme patience and VERY useful
(and helpful) information. I learned soooo much from the several
posts that took place on this thread. I will keep you updated and let
you know how the 2" budget lift works out.
Tracie
> Tracie wrote:
> > I am not sure how the spare will fit on the original mounting because
> > I have yet to get a spare tire. I only bought 4 tires to start out
> > with. I do need to get a spare. I did find a spare tire mounter on E-
> > Bay that replaces the original mount and moves the bigger tire up and
> > out 2 inches to accommodate for the tire's size. Shipping and all, I
> > think it was about $65. I am wondering though.....I have heard that
> > the bigger tires weight tends to somehow "bend" the tailgate, so I am
> > thinking about getting a spare tire mount that is fixed to the rear
> > bumper. However, they cost upwards of $150-$200. I am not sure if a
> > 31 inch tire compared to my current stock 28 inch tire will make that
> > much difference as far as the added weight and stress on the tailgate
> > and its hinges. I know a 33 or 35 inch tire probably would make a
> > difference though.
>
> > As for the Dana axles, I have 30 in the front and 35 in the rear. I
> > do not have the ABS, and my gearing is the 3.07.
>
> The Rubicon comes from the factory with essentially 31x10s. They're
> metric so they are a hair smaller than yours but not worth talking
> about. They fit on the factory mount just fine. They will not damage
> your tailgate unless you're jumping it, in which case your factory spare
> would tear it up too. Save your pennies for your 4.5" spring lift.
>
> tw- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -
I am going to save my pennies for a 4.5" lift (and have it done the
RIGHT way). However, I do want to do something with it NOW (LOL).
So, I am just going to take Mike's and several other poster's
suggestions and just do a 2" budget lift with new shocks until I have
enough pennies saved. This way, I won't have to worry about potential
headaches with a higher lift just yet until I can afford to address
all of those needs too.
THANK YOU everyone for all of your extreme patience and VERY useful
(and helpful) information. I learned soooo much from the several
posts that took place on this thread. I will keep you updated and let
you know how the 2" budget lift works out.
Tracie
#325
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Re: RIM SIZE FOR 2006 WRANGLER X
On Aug 28, 11:26 am, twaldron <d...@hairsproutingbunions.com> wrote:
> Tracie wrote:
> > I am not sure how the spare will fit on the original mounting because
> > I have yet to get a spare tire. I only bought 4 tires to start out
> > with. I do need to get a spare. I did find a spare tire mounter on E-
> > Bay that replaces the original mount and moves the bigger tire up and
> > out 2 inches to accommodate for the tire's size. Shipping and all, I
> > think it was about $65. I am wondering though.....I have heard that
> > the bigger tires weight tends to somehow "bend" the tailgate, so I am
> > thinking about getting a spare tire mount that is fixed to the rear
> > bumper. However, they cost upwards of $150-$200. I am not sure if a
> > 31 inch tire compared to my current stock 28 inch tire will make that
> > much difference as far as the added weight and stress on the tailgate
> > and its hinges. I know a 33 or 35 inch tire probably would make a
> > difference though.
>
> > As for the Dana axles, I have 30 in the front and 35 in the rear. I
> > do not have the ABS, and my gearing is the 3.07.
>
> The Rubicon comes from the factory with essentially 31x10s. They're
> metric so they are a hair smaller than yours but not worth talking
> about. They fit on the factory mount just fine. They will not damage
> your tailgate unless you're jumping it, in which case your factory spare
> would tear it up too. Save your pennies for your 4.5" spring lift.
>
> tw- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -
I am going to save my pennies for a 4.5" lift (and have it done the
RIGHT way). However, I do want to do something with it NOW (LOL).
So, I am just going to take Mike's and several other poster's
suggestions and just do a 2" budget lift with new shocks until I have
enough pennies saved. This way, I won't have to worry about potential
headaches with a higher lift just yet until I can afford to address
all of those needs too.
THANK YOU everyone for all of your extreme patience and VERY useful
(and helpful) information. I learned soooo much from the several
posts that took place on this thread. I will keep you updated and let
you know how the 2" budget lift works out.
Tracie
> Tracie wrote:
> > I am not sure how the spare will fit on the original mounting because
> > I have yet to get a spare tire. I only bought 4 tires to start out
> > with. I do need to get a spare. I did find a spare tire mounter on E-
> > Bay that replaces the original mount and moves the bigger tire up and
> > out 2 inches to accommodate for the tire's size. Shipping and all, I
> > think it was about $65. I am wondering though.....I have heard that
> > the bigger tires weight tends to somehow "bend" the tailgate, so I am
> > thinking about getting a spare tire mount that is fixed to the rear
> > bumper. However, they cost upwards of $150-$200. I am not sure if a
> > 31 inch tire compared to my current stock 28 inch tire will make that
> > much difference as far as the added weight and stress on the tailgate
> > and its hinges. I know a 33 or 35 inch tire probably would make a
> > difference though.
>
> > As for the Dana axles, I have 30 in the front and 35 in the rear. I
> > do not have the ABS, and my gearing is the 3.07.
>
> The Rubicon comes from the factory with essentially 31x10s. They're
> metric so they are a hair smaller than yours but not worth talking
> about. They fit on the factory mount just fine. They will not damage
> your tailgate unless you're jumping it, in which case your factory spare
> would tear it up too. Save your pennies for your 4.5" spring lift.
>
> tw- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -
I am going to save my pennies for a 4.5" lift (and have it done the
RIGHT way). However, I do want to do something with it NOW (LOL).
So, I am just going to take Mike's and several other poster's
suggestions and just do a 2" budget lift with new shocks until I have
enough pennies saved. This way, I won't have to worry about potential
headaches with a higher lift just yet until I can afford to address
all of those needs too.
THANK YOU everyone for all of your extreme patience and VERY useful
(and helpful) information. I learned soooo much from the several
posts that took place on this thread. I will keep you updated and let
you know how the 2" budget lift works out.
Tracie
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Re: RIM SIZE FOR 2006 WRANGLER X
Tracie wrote:
> On Aug 28, 11:26 am, twaldron <d...@hairsproutingbunions.com> wrote:
>
>>Tracie wrote:
>>
>>>I am not sure how the spare will fit on the original mounting because
>>>I have yet to get a spare tire. I only bought 4 tires to start out
>>>with. I do need to get a spare. I did find a spare tire mounter on E-
>>>Bay that replaces the original mount and moves the bigger tire up and
>>>out 2 inches to accommodate for the tire's size. Shipping and all, I
>>>think it was about $65. I am wondering though.....I have heard that
>>>the bigger tires weight tends to somehow "bend" the tailgate, so I am
>>>thinking about getting a spare tire mount that is fixed to the rear
>>>bumper. However, they cost upwards of $150-$200. I am not sure if a
>>>31 inch tire compared to my current stock 28 inch tire will make that
>>>much difference as far as the added weight and stress on the tailgate
>>>and its hinges. I know a 33 or 35 inch tire probably would make a
>>>difference though.
>>
>>>As for the Dana axles, I have 30 in the front and 35 in the rear. I
>>>do not have the ABS, and my gearing is the 3.07.
>>
>>The Rubicon comes from the factory with essentially 31x10s. They're
>>metric so they are a hair smaller than yours but not worth talking
>>about. They fit on the factory mount just fine. They will not damage
>>your tailgate unless you're jumping it, in which case your factory spare
>>would tear it up too. Save your pennies for your 4.5" spring lift.
>>
>>tw- Hide quoted text -
>>
>>- Show quoted text -
>
>
> I am going to save my pennies for a 4.5" lift (and have it done the
> RIGHT way). However, I do want to do something with it NOW (LOL).
> So, I am just going to take Mike's and several other poster's
> suggestions and just do a 2" budget lift with new shocks until I have
> enough pennies saved. This way, I won't have to worry about potential
> headaches with a higher lift just yet until I can afford to address
> all of those needs too.
>
> THANK YOU everyone for all of your extreme patience and VERY useful
> (and helpful) information. I learned soooo much from the several
> posts that took place on this thread. I will keep you updated and let
> you know how the 2" budget lift works out.
>
> Tracie
>
Yup, I'm just saying don't spend your money on a tire carrier yet. When
you're running 33s, you'll want it, but then you'll have to re-gear,
etc. so it will be a while.
tw
> On Aug 28, 11:26 am, twaldron <d...@hairsproutingbunions.com> wrote:
>
>>Tracie wrote:
>>
>>>I am not sure how the spare will fit on the original mounting because
>>>I have yet to get a spare tire. I only bought 4 tires to start out
>>>with. I do need to get a spare. I did find a spare tire mounter on E-
>>>Bay that replaces the original mount and moves the bigger tire up and
>>>out 2 inches to accommodate for the tire's size. Shipping and all, I
>>>think it was about $65. I am wondering though.....I have heard that
>>>the bigger tires weight tends to somehow "bend" the tailgate, so I am
>>>thinking about getting a spare tire mount that is fixed to the rear
>>>bumper. However, they cost upwards of $150-$200. I am not sure if a
>>>31 inch tire compared to my current stock 28 inch tire will make that
>>>much difference as far as the added weight and stress on the tailgate
>>>and its hinges. I know a 33 or 35 inch tire probably would make a
>>>difference though.
>>
>>>As for the Dana axles, I have 30 in the front and 35 in the rear. I
>>>do not have the ABS, and my gearing is the 3.07.
>>
>>The Rubicon comes from the factory with essentially 31x10s. They're
>>metric so they are a hair smaller than yours but not worth talking
>>about. They fit on the factory mount just fine. They will not damage
>>your tailgate unless you're jumping it, in which case your factory spare
>>would tear it up too. Save your pennies for your 4.5" spring lift.
>>
>>tw- Hide quoted text -
>>
>>- Show quoted text -
>
>
> I am going to save my pennies for a 4.5" lift (and have it done the
> RIGHT way). However, I do want to do something with it NOW (LOL).
> So, I am just going to take Mike's and several other poster's
> suggestions and just do a 2" budget lift with new shocks until I have
> enough pennies saved. This way, I won't have to worry about potential
> headaches with a higher lift just yet until I can afford to address
> all of those needs too.
>
> THANK YOU everyone for all of your extreme patience and VERY useful
> (and helpful) information. I learned soooo much from the several
> posts that took place on this thread. I will keep you updated and let
> you know how the 2" budget lift works out.
>
> Tracie
>
Yup, I'm just saying don't spend your money on a tire carrier yet. When
you're running 33s, you'll want it, but then you'll have to re-gear,
etc. so it will be a while.
tw
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Re: RIM SIZE FOR 2006 WRANGLER X
Tracie wrote:
> On Aug 28, 11:26 am, twaldron <d...@hairsproutingbunions.com> wrote:
>
>>Tracie wrote:
>>
>>>I am not sure how the spare will fit on the original mounting because
>>>I have yet to get a spare tire. I only bought 4 tires to start out
>>>with. I do need to get a spare. I did find a spare tire mounter on E-
>>>Bay that replaces the original mount and moves the bigger tire up and
>>>out 2 inches to accommodate for the tire's size. Shipping and all, I
>>>think it was about $65. I am wondering though.....I have heard that
>>>the bigger tires weight tends to somehow "bend" the tailgate, so I am
>>>thinking about getting a spare tire mount that is fixed to the rear
>>>bumper. However, they cost upwards of $150-$200. I am not sure if a
>>>31 inch tire compared to my current stock 28 inch tire will make that
>>>much difference as far as the added weight and stress on the tailgate
>>>and its hinges. I know a 33 or 35 inch tire probably would make a
>>>difference though.
>>
>>>As for the Dana axles, I have 30 in the front and 35 in the rear. I
>>>do not have the ABS, and my gearing is the 3.07.
>>
>>The Rubicon comes from the factory with essentially 31x10s. They're
>>metric so they are a hair smaller than yours but not worth talking
>>about. They fit on the factory mount just fine. They will not damage
>>your tailgate unless you're jumping it, in which case your factory spare
>>would tear it up too. Save your pennies for your 4.5" spring lift.
>>
>>tw- Hide quoted text -
>>
>>- Show quoted text -
>
>
> I am going to save my pennies for a 4.5" lift (and have it done the
> RIGHT way). However, I do want to do something with it NOW (LOL).
> So, I am just going to take Mike's and several other poster's
> suggestions and just do a 2" budget lift with new shocks until I have
> enough pennies saved. This way, I won't have to worry about potential
> headaches with a higher lift just yet until I can afford to address
> all of those needs too.
>
> THANK YOU everyone for all of your extreme patience and VERY useful
> (and helpful) information. I learned soooo much from the several
> posts that took place on this thread. I will keep you updated and let
> you know how the 2" budget lift works out.
>
> Tracie
>
Yup, I'm just saying don't spend your money on a tire carrier yet. When
you're running 33s, you'll want it, but then you'll have to re-gear,
etc. so it will be a while.
tw
> On Aug 28, 11:26 am, twaldron <d...@hairsproutingbunions.com> wrote:
>
>>Tracie wrote:
>>
>>>I am not sure how the spare will fit on the original mounting because
>>>I have yet to get a spare tire. I only bought 4 tires to start out
>>>with. I do need to get a spare. I did find a spare tire mounter on E-
>>>Bay that replaces the original mount and moves the bigger tire up and
>>>out 2 inches to accommodate for the tire's size. Shipping and all, I
>>>think it was about $65. I am wondering though.....I have heard that
>>>the bigger tires weight tends to somehow "bend" the tailgate, so I am
>>>thinking about getting a spare tire mount that is fixed to the rear
>>>bumper. However, they cost upwards of $150-$200. I am not sure if a
>>>31 inch tire compared to my current stock 28 inch tire will make that
>>>much difference as far as the added weight and stress on the tailgate
>>>and its hinges. I know a 33 or 35 inch tire probably would make a
>>>difference though.
>>
>>>As for the Dana axles, I have 30 in the front and 35 in the rear. I
>>>do not have the ABS, and my gearing is the 3.07.
>>
>>The Rubicon comes from the factory with essentially 31x10s. They're
>>metric so they are a hair smaller than yours but not worth talking
>>about. They fit on the factory mount just fine. They will not damage
>>your tailgate unless you're jumping it, in which case your factory spare
>>would tear it up too. Save your pennies for your 4.5" spring lift.
>>
>>tw- Hide quoted text -
>>
>>- Show quoted text -
>
>
> I am going to save my pennies for a 4.5" lift (and have it done the
> RIGHT way). However, I do want to do something with it NOW (LOL).
> So, I am just going to take Mike's and several other poster's
> suggestions and just do a 2" budget lift with new shocks until I have
> enough pennies saved. This way, I won't have to worry about potential
> headaches with a higher lift just yet until I can afford to address
> all of those needs too.
>
> THANK YOU everyone for all of your extreme patience and VERY useful
> (and helpful) information. I learned soooo much from the several
> posts that took place on this thread. I will keep you updated and let
> you know how the 2" budget lift works out.
>
> Tracie
>
Yup, I'm just saying don't spend your money on a tire carrier yet. When
you're running 33s, you'll want it, but then you'll have to re-gear,
etc. so it will be a while.
tw
#328
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: RIM SIZE FOR 2006 WRANGLER X
Tracie wrote:
> On Aug 28, 11:26 am, twaldron <d...@hairsproutingbunions.com> wrote:
>
>>Tracie wrote:
>>
>>>I am not sure how the spare will fit on the original mounting because
>>>I have yet to get a spare tire. I only bought 4 tires to start out
>>>with. I do need to get a spare. I did find a spare tire mounter on E-
>>>Bay that replaces the original mount and moves the bigger tire up and
>>>out 2 inches to accommodate for the tire's size. Shipping and all, I
>>>think it was about $65. I am wondering though.....I have heard that
>>>the bigger tires weight tends to somehow "bend" the tailgate, so I am
>>>thinking about getting a spare tire mount that is fixed to the rear
>>>bumper. However, they cost upwards of $150-$200. I am not sure if a
>>>31 inch tire compared to my current stock 28 inch tire will make that
>>>much difference as far as the added weight and stress on the tailgate
>>>and its hinges. I know a 33 or 35 inch tire probably would make a
>>>difference though.
>>
>>>As for the Dana axles, I have 30 in the front and 35 in the rear. I
>>>do not have the ABS, and my gearing is the 3.07.
>>
>>The Rubicon comes from the factory with essentially 31x10s. They're
>>metric so they are a hair smaller than yours but not worth talking
>>about. They fit on the factory mount just fine. They will not damage
>>your tailgate unless you're jumping it, in which case your factory spare
>>would tear it up too. Save your pennies for your 4.5" spring lift.
>>
>>tw- Hide quoted text -
>>
>>- Show quoted text -
>
>
> I am going to save my pennies for a 4.5" lift (and have it done the
> RIGHT way). However, I do want to do something with it NOW (LOL).
> So, I am just going to take Mike's and several other poster's
> suggestions and just do a 2" budget lift with new shocks until I have
> enough pennies saved. This way, I won't have to worry about potential
> headaches with a higher lift just yet until I can afford to address
> all of those needs too.
>
> THANK YOU everyone for all of your extreme patience and VERY useful
> (and helpful) information. I learned soooo much from the several
> posts that took place on this thread. I will keep you updated and let
> you know how the 2" budget lift works out.
>
> Tracie
>
Yup, I'm just saying don't spend your money on a tire carrier yet. When
you're running 33s, you'll want it, but then you'll have to re-gear,
etc. so it will be a while.
tw
> On Aug 28, 11:26 am, twaldron <d...@hairsproutingbunions.com> wrote:
>
>>Tracie wrote:
>>
>>>I am not sure how the spare will fit on the original mounting because
>>>I have yet to get a spare tire. I only bought 4 tires to start out
>>>with. I do need to get a spare. I did find a spare tire mounter on E-
>>>Bay that replaces the original mount and moves the bigger tire up and
>>>out 2 inches to accommodate for the tire's size. Shipping and all, I
>>>think it was about $65. I am wondering though.....I have heard that
>>>the bigger tires weight tends to somehow "bend" the tailgate, so I am
>>>thinking about getting a spare tire mount that is fixed to the rear
>>>bumper. However, they cost upwards of $150-$200. I am not sure if a
>>>31 inch tire compared to my current stock 28 inch tire will make that
>>>much difference as far as the added weight and stress on the tailgate
>>>and its hinges. I know a 33 or 35 inch tire probably would make a
>>>difference though.
>>
>>>As for the Dana axles, I have 30 in the front and 35 in the rear. I
>>>do not have the ABS, and my gearing is the 3.07.
>>
>>The Rubicon comes from the factory with essentially 31x10s. They're
>>metric so they are a hair smaller than yours but not worth talking
>>about. They fit on the factory mount just fine. They will not damage
>>your tailgate unless you're jumping it, in which case your factory spare
>>would tear it up too. Save your pennies for your 4.5" spring lift.
>>
>>tw- Hide quoted text -
>>
>>- Show quoted text -
>
>
> I am going to save my pennies for a 4.5" lift (and have it done the
> RIGHT way). However, I do want to do something with it NOW (LOL).
> So, I am just going to take Mike's and several other poster's
> suggestions and just do a 2" budget lift with new shocks until I have
> enough pennies saved. This way, I won't have to worry about potential
> headaches with a higher lift just yet until I can afford to address
> all of those needs too.
>
> THANK YOU everyone for all of your extreme patience and VERY useful
> (and helpful) information. I learned soooo much from the several
> posts that took place on this thread. I will keep you updated and let
> you know how the 2" budget lift works out.
>
> Tracie
>
Yup, I'm just saying don't spend your money on a tire carrier yet. When
you're running 33s, you'll want it, but then you'll have to re-gear,
etc. so it will be a while.
tw
#329
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: RIM SIZE FOR 2006 WRANGLER X
Tracie wrote:
> On Aug 28, 11:26 am, twaldron <d...@hairsproutingbunions.com> wrote:
>
>>Tracie wrote:
>>
>>>I am not sure how the spare will fit on the original mounting because
>>>I have yet to get a spare tire. I only bought 4 tires to start out
>>>with. I do need to get a spare. I did find a spare tire mounter on E-
>>>Bay that replaces the original mount and moves the bigger tire up and
>>>out 2 inches to accommodate for the tire's size. Shipping and all, I
>>>think it was about $65. I am wondering though.....I have heard that
>>>the bigger tires weight tends to somehow "bend" the tailgate, so I am
>>>thinking about getting a spare tire mount that is fixed to the rear
>>>bumper. However, they cost upwards of $150-$200. I am not sure if a
>>>31 inch tire compared to my current stock 28 inch tire will make that
>>>much difference as far as the added weight and stress on the tailgate
>>>and its hinges. I know a 33 or 35 inch tire probably would make a
>>>difference though.
>>
>>>As for the Dana axles, I have 30 in the front and 35 in the rear. I
>>>do not have the ABS, and my gearing is the 3.07.
>>
>>The Rubicon comes from the factory with essentially 31x10s. They're
>>metric so they are a hair smaller than yours but not worth talking
>>about. They fit on the factory mount just fine. They will not damage
>>your tailgate unless you're jumping it, in which case your factory spare
>>would tear it up too. Save your pennies for your 4.5" spring lift.
>>
>>tw- Hide quoted text -
>>
>>- Show quoted text -
>
>
> I am going to save my pennies for a 4.5" lift (and have it done the
> RIGHT way). However, I do want to do something with it NOW (LOL).
> So, I am just going to take Mike's and several other poster's
> suggestions and just do a 2" budget lift with new shocks until I have
> enough pennies saved. This way, I won't have to worry about potential
> headaches with a higher lift just yet until I can afford to address
> all of those needs too.
>
> THANK YOU everyone for all of your extreme patience and VERY useful
> (and helpful) information. I learned soooo much from the several
> posts that took place on this thread. I will keep you updated and let
> you know how the 2" budget lift works out.
>
> Tracie
>
Yup, I'm just saying don't spend your money on a tire carrier yet. When
you're running 33s, you'll want it, but then you'll have to re-gear,
etc. so it will be a while.
tw
> On Aug 28, 11:26 am, twaldron <d...@hairsproutingbunions.com> wrote:
>
>>Tracie wrote:
>>
>>>I am not sure how the spare will fit on the original mounting because
>>>I have yet to get a spare tire. I only bought 4 tires to start out
>>>with. I do need to get a spare. I did find a spare tire mounter on E-
>>>Bay that replaces the original mount and moves the bigger tire up and
>>>out 2 inches to accommodate for the tire's size. Shipping and all, I
>>>think it was about $65. I am wondering though.....I have heard that
>>>the bigger tires weight tends to somehow "bend" the tailgate, so I am
>>>thinking about getting a spare tire mount that is fixed to the rear
>>>bumper. However, they cost upwards of $150-$200. I am not sure if a
>>>31 inch tire compared to my current stock 28 inch tire will make that
>>>much difference as far as the added weight and stress on the tailgate
>>>and its hinges. I know a 33 or 35 inch tire probably would make a
>>>difference though.
>>
>>>As for the Dana axles, I have 30 in the front and 35 in the rear. I
>>>do not have the ABS, and my gearing is the 3.07.
>>
>>The Rubicon comes from the factory with essentially 31x10s. They're
>>metric so they are a hair smaller than yours but not worth talking
>>about. They fit on the factory mount just fine. They will not damage
>>your tailgate unless you're jumping it, in which case your factory spare
>>would tear it up too. Save your pennies for your 4.5" spring lift.
>>
>>tw- Hide quoted text -
>>
>>- Show quoted text -
>
>
> I am going to save my pennies for a 4.5" lift (and have it done the
> RIGHT way). However, I do want to do something with it NOW (LOL).
> So, I am just going to take Mike's and several other poster's
> suggestions and just do a 2" budget lift with new shocks until I have
> enough pennies saved. This way, I won't have to worry about potential
> headaches with a higher lift just yet until I can afford to address
> all of those needs too.
>
> THANK YOU everyone for all of your extreme patience and VERY useful
> (and helpful) information. I learned soooo much from the several
> posts that took place on this thread. I will keep you updated and let
> you know how the 2" budget lift works out.
>
> Tracie
>
Yup, I'm just saying don't spend your money on a tire carrier yet. When
you're running 33s, you'll want it, but then you'll have to re-gear,
etc. so it will be a while.
tw
#330
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Posts: n/a
Re: RIM SIZE FOR 2006 WRANGLER X
"Tracie" <brainart@upstate.edu> wrote in message
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> On Aug 28, 9:07 am, twaldron <d...@hairsproutingbunions.com> wrote:
> I am not sure how the spare will fit on the original mounting because
> I have yet to get a spare tire. I only bought 4 tires to start out
> with. I do need to get a spare. I did find a spare tire mounter on E-
> Bay that replaces the original mount and moves the bigger tire up and
> out 2 inches to accommodate for the tire's size. Shipping and all, I
> think it was about $65. I am wondering though.....I have heard that
> the bigger tires weight tends to somehow "bend" the tailgate, so I am
> thinking about getting a spare tire mount that is fixed to the rear
> bumper. However, they cost upwards of $150-$200. I am not sure if a
> 31 inch tire compared to my current stock 28 inch tire will make that
> much difference as far as the added weight and stress on the tailgate
> and its hinges. I know a 33 or 35 inch tire probably would make a
> difference though.
You will have zero problems with the tailgate, since it's the same tailgate
that comes with the Rubicon, and your new tire size is roughly the same as
the Rubicon tires. I don't even think you'll need the spare tire adapter.
Spare tire mounts on the rear bumper will require replacement of the bumper,
since the stock one won't handle the weight. PLan on spending at least
$500+.