Difference between 35's and 37's

[Joe3322]

Thank everyone for your help. I emailed All South a few days ago to see if they could match a price I got for the RK from Rebel Offroad but I haven’t got a response yet. I guess Ill call them up today so I can start getting in these parts and then begin the long journey to building my Jeep. Thanks everyone for the responses!

[tcdawg]

Thank everyone for your help. I emailed All South a few days ago to see if they could match a price I got for the RK from Rebel Offroad but I haven’t got a response yet. I guess Ill call them up today so I can start getting in these parts and then begin the long journey to building my Jeep. Thanks everyone for the responses!

I would give Danny a call on the phone, that will be quicker and easier for you

[clark123456]

I would not buy the parts from one shop and have another shop that sells the same stuff install them...too much chance of finger pointing, for me.  I would prefer to shift the responsibility to the installing shop by making them provide the correct parts.  Otherwise, understand that you need to know exactly what you need or else you may end up buying similar parts, again, and delay your overall build time.

[LUVNMY06TJ]

This ^^ I learned this lesson the hard way. You would think companies would send you ALL of the parts the first time, and that those parts would be correct. Placing the onus one a shop that deals with this on a daily basis gives you a piece of mind that any issues will be resolved with little to no headache on your end. Also, I believe All South has a low price gurantee. I know for sure they have a lifetime warranty on all of their work. Just some food for thought.

[Joe3322]

Finally did it...pulled the trigger on RK 3.5" X factor w/ 2" Bumpstop, fox ats stabilizer and bilstein 5100's. Now just waiting for them to come in  //popcorn//. Just have a few more questions.

1. Looked into the cost to have the Artec Armor welded  //:hlp//... is it overkill or is it a pay now so you dont have to pay later?
2. Which 35" tire.... Big difference in weight from what I want Trail Grappler(80lbs) to something like a KM2(67lbs).... where as the KM2 37" is still lighter at 74lbs but then we have the leverage issue.  Is it safe to the run the trail grappler when it weighs more than most 37's?
3. Anything else you guys recommend or think is essential to add now?

Again, I want to thank everyone for all the help so far...this is a great community, especially for some one to learn alot that has no experience...me!

[cru9]

Artec trusses and gussets well worth the money

[kvom]

My offroad tire experience is that I've never bought anything new from a tire dealer (other than trailer tires).  There are always "deals" to be had if you're patient, have cash,  and check the F/S pages on the offroad forums.  Likewise it's possible to sell your old tires.

[Raisinhead]

I think you'll be fine with the heavier 35 with what you are doing, but do a decent amount of research. I bought Toyos for my first set and they really struggled in our terrain compared to Goodyear and BFG. They looked great and drove well on the road though.

[Mortalis5509]

Bfg usually never measure close to there true size so they are naturally lighter. I'd choose trail grappler or mtr over a km2.

[cru9]

MTR KEVLAR

[Big Dave]

Tripp, my BFG KM2 35's measure 34.5 inches tall. I had Pro Comp MT 33's that were 32 in. tall.

[jgerhard]

If you are looking at artec and also maybe re-gear, do the artec truss/gussets and regear all at once to save some labor cost as it all has to come out.  Also, not from some scientific testing or anything but from the interwebs (of truth), I have gathered than an upgraded diff cover also makes the entire axle stiffer and protects the gears as the housing may flex. 

And... MTR/K FTW offroad and onroad a better performing design first hand experience.  Nitto and Toyo certainly look awesome though.