Ready for new tires, would like some advice

[FlameRed08]

There's another good recommendation. I love my Toyo's.

Why E rated Jimmy?

10-ply sidewall. Less likely to slice open on the rocks.

[LoneWolf]

yep what Ross said... tougher (more plys), less likely to get sidewall gashed on trail, and they last ALOT longer.

[jdub2k5]

I have 35 km2's and I love them.

[v2thjeep]

Sooo. I think I'm going to take goldswim5's advice and wait on the tires. I had 2 spare 31's that I put on the front and went on the Tax day run. Since pretty much everyone was running at least 33's I'm thinking I will get a 3" or 4" lift hooked up and then move to the 33's. Glad I waited and went on a run before buying.

Do you guys running 33 x 12.50's use 8" wide wheels or 10"?

Lift suggestions? I saw on old poll that says Rubicon Express was what guys voted the most popular, but that was like 6 years old.

[TJ-2thousand]

i run 33x10.50 mts on the factory 8 inch wheels. and i only run a 3 inch lift. i found its best to piece the lift together and pick the parts you want. i have rancho adjustable shocks, currie adjustable control arms, and rustys 3 inch springs. at 3 inches you are likely to not need the tc drop. i also have a 1.25 jks bl waiting to go on.


let me know if you wanna come over to put the lift on again.

[v2thjeep]

let me know if you wanna come over to put the lift on again.

i will probably take you up on that when i find what I want.

a buddy of mine sent me this. http://www.rocky-road.com/tjtrailblazer.html Sounds like 2" OME springs with 2" spacers on top of that for the 4".

[xj42]

i will probably take you up on that when i find what I want.

a buddy of mine sent me this. http://www.rocky-road.com/tjtrailblazer.html Sounds like 2" OME springs with 2" spacers on top of that for the 4".

I've read less than stellar things about that vendor.  May want to do a little checking before you hand them any money.

[v2thjeep]

I've read less than stellar things about that vendor.  May want to do a little checking before you hand them any money.

Yeah. I see ALOT of 1 stars!!! Thx for the heads up.

[v2thjeep]

How about Rough Country? Anyone running one of their kits?

http://www.roughcountry.com/jeep_tj_4.html

http://www.roughcountry.com/jeep_tj_4x.html

[mrfast]

I'M running the RC 4" Flex lift kit and like it real well, I've had it on for a year now with no problems. But for just a few hundred more bucks you could go with this kit  http://www.roughcountry.com/jeep_tj_4xla.html

[v2thjeep]

Thanks Mrfast. I think that $1400 one is worth more than my Jeep! Did u get the 2.2 shocks or the standard ones. I'll need the SYE and Cv as well since I don't have a Rubicon like u? ;-)

there's always that phrase 'for just a few hundred more'

[mrfast]

LOL, man I know $$$$$ it's a never ending battle. Yes I did get the 2.2 shock upgrade. Just remember if you order anything from Rough Country tell them your a member of www.jeepforum.com and they will knock 10% off your order--that will help pay for the 2.2 shocks if you want them.

On my old 97 Jeep Sport I went with a Full Traction 3" lift and a 1" body lift and was happy with that setup as well. With that combination I didn't have to get a sye or cv rear drive shaft and I had plenty of room for 33's. I also didn't have to drop my transfer case and didn't have any vibrations---seems like every other Jeep is a little different though.
http://www.4wd.com/productdetails.aspx?partID=13089    Price has sure gone up since I bought this kit!

More info from Jeep Forum   http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f9/give-rough-country-chance-new-4-x-flex-system-682034/

I'M sure you will hear good and bad about any brand of lift kit, and I'm still learning also--- it's a tough choice getting the most bang for the buck!

[TJ-2thousand]

i would try to keep it at 3 inches. no need for sye, and no t-case drop. then if you want more get a 1.25 body lift.

http://rustysoffroad.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=RC-CS300-TJ&Category_Code=COILS

http://rustysoffroad.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=RC-CS300-TJ&Category_Code=COILS

http://www.roughcountry.com/jeep_xtras_xflex-control-arms.html

http://www.polyperformance.com/shop/BBCS-Shocks-p-84.html



then you can add adjustable track bars at a later time. i dont run them on mine yet.

[v2thjeep]

thanks for the input fellas. i've been wasting spending ridiculous amounts of time reading up on lift options.

I think since I need tires and want to go with 33s ($800+) and need a lift to get there I'm thinking about doing one of these instead of the X series from RC. Baby steps, baby steps. Also think it's easier to convince my wife, that I need tires and lift (new shocks) and that price tag is $1200 instead of $2500.

http://www.roughcountry.com/jeep_tj_combo_2.html
http://www.roughcountry.com/jeep_tj_3.html

I think the combo with the BL is nice because no Tcase drop is required. Also going to get steering stabalizer and sway bar discos. Any other suggestions? Motor Mount Lift?

[mrfast]

I had a set of these on my 97 Jeep, not sure how they compare with the other brands but I liked these and there made in the USA!

http://browndogindustries.com/c2883-0jeepmotormount.aspx