biggest tires on a stock YJ
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Sparky-Watts
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I've got 31x10's on my YJ now. Never had them rub the front flares, but the rear flare has a nice little arch rubbed in it now. On the stock rims, they rubbed the spring packs on full lock of the steering, so I adjusted the steering stops to stop that. Got some different wheels with better backspacing and was able to put the steering stops back to their original position and get my turning radius back again.
I'd skip the lift shackles if I were you. More trouble than they're worth. They change too many angles, resulting in handling issues and funky tire wear.
I'd skip the lift shackles if I were you. More trouble than they're worth. They change too many angles, resulting in handling issues and funky tire wear.
happy024
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I have a 1.25 shakle lift on my YJ never had any steering problems even at 65-70 MPH on highway everyday. I think a couple of my spring eyelets are locked up though? But I ran 31"s before the shackles and like spark said only a rub on back since I have backspaced wheels.
Side note: Getting rid of shackle lift and going with revolvers and 3.5 spring lift next month can't wait!
Side note: Getting rid of shackle lift and going with revolvers and 3.5 spring lift next month can't wait!
TwistedCU
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Why would you want to run 31's on a stock suspension and stock wheels?
If you go offroad, and want best performace, you won't be able to disconnect your swaybar, your tires will rub the springs at full lock...
Get a lift first or go with a smaller tire - 235x75x15 is the biggest I'd run on a stock YJ. That size with a disco'd swaybar will do more offroad than immobile 31's.
my $.02
If you go offroad, and want best performace, you won't be able to disconnect your swaybar, your tires will rub the springs at full lock...
Get a lift first or go with a smaller tire - 235x75x15 is the biggest I'd run on a stock YJ. That size with a disco'd swaybar will do more offroad than immobile 31's.
my $.02
I quess I am trying to put the cart before the horse. I have only had my YJ since January. It is my daily driver, but I will be offroading it ( I already have as much as I can with bald tires). My thinking was that I really need new tires, but I can't afford a lift and new tires. I don't want to drop $500 on new tires to have to get new ones after I lift it. So I would cram the biggest tires I can fit then start saving for my lift (I don't think I will ever go over 2"). Now that my impulse is died down a little, I'll probobly get the smaller tires. I am not terribly experienced off road so....How and why do you disconnect a swaybar?
TWDJ
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With budget constraints always looming, there may be an option for you.
Take a look at High-Tec Retreading (http://www.high-tec-retreading.com/) for a set of tires. They have a 31x10.50/15 for $60 plus shipping. I've heard great things about them and will be getting a set myself when MY budget recovers from everything I've done over the last 2 months.
Also, I have a swaybar disconnect I just removed from my YJ. As I recall it was for a 0"-2" lift and was replaced with a RE supplied disconnect with my 2-1/2" lift kit. I was going to throw it on the "for sale" section for $30 plus shipping if you are interested.
That would get you going for ~$400 with only mounting and balancing to cover.
Take a look at High-Tec Retreading (http://www.high-tec-retreading.com/) for a set of tires. They have a 31x10.50/15 for $60 plus shipping. I've heard great things about them and will be getting a set myself when MY budget recovers from everything I've done over the last 2 months.
Also, I have a swaybar disconnect I just removed from my YJ. As I recall it was for a 0"-2" lift and was replaced with a RE supplied disconnect with my 2-1/2" lift kit. I was going to throw it on the "for sale" section for $30 plus shipping if you are interested.
That would get you going for ~$400 with only mounting and balancing to cover.
Wrangl3r93
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BFG 31x10.5 on my stock 93 yj. two people in the back and a good bump or a sharp turn for that matter will get some rub on the flares. with the right rims though i've had little to no rub up front(jumping the island in the mall parking lot doesn't count) even offroad. It all depends on how much your springs have started to sag. i got lucky when i bought my jeep as it has no sag that i can notice. Gonna get the RE 4.5 extreme duty lift soon though CAN"T WAIT!
Sparky-Watts
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laxpug19 said:
Stock tires run 28-29". It depends on what brand you buy as to whether they are actually a true 31". Different manufacturers tend to exaggerate their size....ummm...yeah. What one sells as a 31" tire may actually only be a 30" tire. Some are 30.5", others a true 31". So, over stock tires, you're gaining anywhere from .5" to 1.5" in ride height and ground clearance.
TWDJ
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Here is a really good article about what a sway bar does.
http://auto.howstuffworks.com/question432.htm
When off-roading, you WANT each tire to move independently over obstacles. This is called articulation. When one tire goes over a rock or drops into a hole, the weight on the tire other 3 tires does not change dramatically. They, in turn, are free to react to their individual conditions as well and traction is maximized.
The sway bar disconnect allows you to have this articulation off-road but keep the on-road manners needed for higher speeds and obstacle avoidance ... like people and cars.
I'm headed out tomorrow so let me connect with you Sunday upon my return.
http://auto.howstuffworks.com/question432.htm
When off-roading, you WANT each tire to move independently over obstacles. This is called articulation. When one tire goes over a rock or drops into a hole, the weight on the tire other 3 tires does not change dramatically. They, in turn, are free to react to their individual conditions as well and traction is maximized.
The sway bar disconnect allows you to have this articulation off-road but keep the on-road manners needed for higher speeds and obstacle avoidance ... like people and cars.
I'm headed out tomorrow so let me connect with you Sunday upon my return.
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