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jcrockarell9937

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Re: Too much?
« Reply #30 on: January 26, 2011, 11:56:50 AM »
So I'll still get some clearance with the spacer kit
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Re: Too much?
« Reply #31 on: January 26, 2011, 02:05:28 PM »
If you plan on just coil spacing and staying under 2" i would suggest staying with 31s rather than going to 32s. I think 32s may be too big and you may have problems rubbing or stuffing in the flare when you go off road.
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Re: Too much?
« Reply #32 on: January 26, 2011, 03:39:09 PM »
Yea I keep reminding myself I'm on budget.
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Re: Too much?
« Reply #33 on: January 26, 2011, 04:02:49 PM »
Quote from: jcrockarell9937 on January 26, 2011, 03:39:09 PM
Yea I keep reminding myself I'm on budget.
Dakota MTs from pepboys arent expensive. they offer the 31x10.5. RC 2.5" full lift is under 300 bucks. If you are only doing spacers id stay with the 31s to make sure you get the proper clearance
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Re: Too much?
« Reply #34 on: January 27, 2011, 08:16:57 PM »
I'm sorry again for all the questions but a coworker was talking about front lockers?  What exactly are those and are they needed?
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Re: Too much?
« Reply #35 on: January 27, 2011, 08:30:32 PM »
Quote from: jcrockarell9937 on January 27, 2011, 08:16:57 PM
I'm sorry again for all the questions but a coworker was talking about front lockers?  What exactly are those and are they needed?

you know when you're in the mud or snow and one wheel spins while the one on the other side is just standing still (because it has more grip)? a locker makes both wheels turn together, it basically locks the differential so there is no compensation between left and right wheel on an axle. A differential compensates between difference in travel between left and right side (when you turn because the wheels on the inside of the turn are on a smaller radius of the turn) - that is when you are on pavement and both wheels have grip, when you are in low grip situation the downside of a diff is that the wheel that has grip and could move the vehicle forward would stand still while the other wheel with low or no grip would spin and you go nowhere - that's where the locker comes in play.
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Re: Too much?
« Reply #36 on: January 27, 2011, 08:34:23 PM »
Lockers enable the wheels on the axle to rotate at the same speed rather than transfering power from one end to the other which often results in one wheel spinning while the other remains stuck. They help you crawl over obstacles because no matter what the traction the wheels will continue to rotate together. For light wheeling, you don't need them. Ive done light-moderate wheeling on 31s and still dont have a locker. Of course if you have the extra $$ to spend (and many of these lockers aren't cheap) it couldnt hurt to put one in. It would make the trails a ton easier...but if they already arent very challenging, do you really need it?
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Re: Too much?
« Reply #37 on: January 27, 2011, 08:50:09 PM »
Most people think 4 wheel drive means all 4 tires get power when the 4WD is engaged. Not so much.
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Re: Too much?
« Reply #38 on: January 27, 2011, 09:48:40 PM »
Ok well that makes since. And yea I can see that they are a little pricey!
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Re: Too much?
« Reply #39 on: February 05, 2011, 06:46:12 PM »
Ok with tax returns comin up, nows the time I'm doing my purchasing.  Just a few quick ?s before I order.

I think I'm going to go ahead and go with 32x11.5r15 inch tires, so with that being said,

Do i need to regear(jeep is stock, not quite sure what gear ratio it has now)?
If yes, what ratio?

I do drive hwy alot but no interstate, so as long as she can get to around 60 and not hog gas(as I get about 17mpg now).

Thanks again
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Re: Too much?
« Reply #40 on: February 05, 2011, 07:27:54 PM »
For manual transmission
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Re: Too much?
« Reply #41 on: February 05, 2011, 07:42:17 PM »
Quote from: jcrockarell9937 on February 05, 2011, 07:27:54 PM
For manual transmission
Still not a fan of 32x11.5R15's and that's after owning them.

Regear to 4.88's if you're going to bother to regear.  There isn't that much of a difference between 4.56's and 4.88's but there is between 4.10 and 4.88's.

Gas mileage will go down.
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Re: Too much?
« Reply #42 on: February 05, 2011, 07:47:56 PM »
Why not a fan of the 32s. Still suggest skinny 33s? 
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Re: Too much?
« Reply #43 on: February 05, 2011, 07:50:19 PM »
Quote from: jcrockarell9937 on February 05, 2011, 07:47:56 PM
Why not a fan of the 32s. Still suggest skinny 33s? 

That's what I would do.
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Re: Too much?
« Reply #44 on: February 05, 2011, 07:53:18 PM »
Well with that being said would I have to gear over 4.88
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