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!
An 80 lb tire for a 35" tire seems to be absolutely insane to me. That's just stupid heavy! For every pound of rotating weight you can remove, makes the car think you removed 10 pounds. So if the tire is 10 pounds heavier x 4 tires that's like loading your Jeep up with 400 lbs! Not that great for anything I can think of... well maybe an anchor. I would consider a tire that weighs less and if that means going up a size... be that as it may. Change wheeling style until you build axles.
regarding the Truss.... 100%... the JK with the wide axles are prone to bending the axle tubes also be sure to have the C gussets done as that is another weak link on the axle. If you can't afford to do the regear now, consider getting the truss now. You don't want to regear bent axles in a year from now.
AJ's disclaimer;
The above comments are that of my opinion only and may not reflect everyone's opinions.
Topic: Difference between 35's and 37's (Read 1120 times)
