Ted15 wrote:
I can honestly say that those tires are too big. I had 31x10.5x15 and had enough problems that after they wore out I went back to 245/75-16. The front end also can’t handle the added stress. The geniuses at mopar put a heavy duty car front end in there. I’m on my third set of bearings and forth or fifth set of axles and these ones are blown out too. 2” is the max lift without putting RCV axles in. Also, be careful about the lift you choose. Spacers above the coilover are a bad idea because of the stress on the shock and spacers over the spring are worse. If you haven’t started buying parts yet, remember the old phrase “buy once, cry once”
4.10 gears are near perfect for 31” tires. It’s a good idea to lock those axles while they’re doing the gears too.
Thats good to know. I've been running larger then stock for years (got my KK in 09 New). Currently running 255/70/16's, BFG All Terrain T/A KO2's since last summer. Replaced Goodyear Wranglers LT245/75/16's what were on stock rims. I replaced the rims when I went to the BFG's. Went to 8inch wide, zero offset. On a real tight flex, I get a little rub int he front. Rear rub also but I pretty much have to have a tire off the ground. Better in mud then any major "rock attack".
I never touched my axles. Since it was new, it's covered under the lifetime warranty and if when I was thinking of a limited slip for the rear, I decided against it. After some soul searching, decided to just make sure I have my winch if I wanted to do anything nasty. I do have the JeepingByAl 1.5 OME lift so that gives more wiggle room. But so far (knock on wood). I've not had any problems with the front end. The other then my poopy gas mileage, I have noticed that even on level ground, I don't have to hold the brake to keep it from moving forward. Runs the people behind me crazy
for just moderate off roading ?
