Consideration of Non-Hardcore Off-road Vehicle

[clark123456]

This is a continuation of the Craigslist thread discussion of off-road rigs for non-Hardcore activities (forest service rides, overland trips, mall raids). 

I was considering a JKU Rubicon on 37s, but I know a WJM member has bent his rear axle flange on 37s multiple times, so I was concerned.  But Don said it isn't a problem.  What's up with my concern...unnecessary or dead on?

- Torg

[Mortalis5509]

I know you were talking about axle concerns with 37's. What will you be doing that 35's can handle? Shouldn't have to worry about rocks. Is 1" worth of clearance worth all the extra in cost?

Not be a butt, but I'm thinking overland as in may put it 4wd a few times a year tops.

[Krawler00]

On a JK that 1" difference is huge for those fat bellys. A TJ on 35's is equal to a JK on 37's in my opinion. Ground clearance is the only real downfall to wheeling a 4 door JK as the wheelbase is so long.

[patman]

Sounds like you aren't really going to wheel it (don't stock rigs do just fine on he forest ride?) and I haven't really heard anything that makes me think you should have concerns of bent flanges or anything else. 37s might also be overkill, unless you just really like the look.

Besides, you have a very well built rig for actual crawling/wheeling.

[Michigunman]

Put 35's on the RAM.  Done!   //cheers2//

[tcdawg]

37's on the Rubi 44's are fine. Just not bullet proof.

[prjohnson]

37's for FSR...lol

[clark123456]

37's for FSR...lol

I know you were talking about axle concerns with 37's. What will you be doing that 35's can handle? Shouldn't have to worry about rocks. Is 1" worth of clearance worth all the extra in cost?

Not be a butt, but I'm thinking overland as in may put it 4wd a few times a year tops.

Sounds like you aren't really going to wheel it (don't stock rigs do just fine on he forest ride?) and I haven't really heard anything that makes me think you should have concerns of bent flanges or anything else. 37s might also be overkill, unless you just really like the look.

Besides, you have a very well built rig for actual crawling/wheeling.

Yeah, while I'm not looking at this rig to do Hells Revenge @ Chocco, Trail 43 @ Adventure, or Shipwreck @ Gulches, on day 1, I would like for it to be capable of moderate adventures (GWT @ Adventure, Rubicon @ Chocco, etc).  Plus I do like the look of the 37s on the JKU.

I don't know, this seems like an expensive toy with very little justification and no firm requirements. 

[Mortalis5509]

Your pretty putting it close to the level of your tj.

Sale the tj, buy a rock limo for the easy days/overland, and then pick up a tube buggy for the hard stuff. Just a thought.

[jc79]

I'm all for spurring the economy with discretionary spending. But I still don't see how you'd use it enough to justify it.

Get some MTRs or Trail Grapplers and wheels for the TJ.  Wash the TJ. Maybe the BedRug set.... And it'll make the TJ seem less hardcore for a few runs here and there.


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[kvom]

Given that I've seen a Miata at the Springer Mtn. parking lot, I don't think you'd need much for FS roads.

[Krawler00]

WASH THE TJ, HA HA HA HA!!!! //LMAO//