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| Author: | Project_sparta [ Wed May 02, 2012 3:32 pm ] |
| Post subject: | 285/75 16 pictures |
 I would like to see some pictures of some kj's with 285's. I have 2.5 rustys lift, no front bumper, and pinch welds hammered. I am thinking that it is possible to run them, but wanted to make sure before I order them. And yes I know a lot of you may say it won't fit, but if someone else is running them let me see a pic!
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| Author: | tommudd [ Wed May 02, 2012 3:42 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 285/75 16 pictures |
OK I won't say it  BUT you will need a decent lift, higher and better than what you have and cut a lot which means cutting into the substruture of the KJ This is with my old 3.5 inch lift on Larrys( Wildmans) and after cutting a lot out Plus what are you going to do about regearing, you can't use overdrive with 265-75s and 3.73s His is a dog with the 285s   Hers mine with 265-75s and 4.25 inches of REAL lift not imagined lift and No I still would not run 285s 
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| Author: | Project_sparta [ Wed May 02, 2012 3:48 pm ] |
| Post subject: | 285/75 16 pictures |
I would think if you ran spacers and, yes a better quality lift, it would be just fine. Right now I believe I'm at 22-23 hub to flare, have to remeasure it again since it was pouring down rain when ever I got it home from the shop. BUT I think I will just stay with 265's for the better mpg |
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| Author: | Project_sparta [ Wed May 02, 2012 3:49 pm ] |
| Post subject: | 285/75 16 pictures |
Right now it looks goofy with the lift and small tires 
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| Author: | Project_sparta [ Wed May 02, 2012 3:51 pm ] |
| Post subject: | 285/75 16 pictures |
tommudd wrote: Plus what are you going to do about regearing, you can't use overdrive with 265-75s and 3.73s His is a dog with the 285s Not to worried about it, I have a six speed, I just sold my tj 2.5 with 33's. It was like driving a power wheels up hill lol |
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| Author: | tommudd [ Wed May 02, 2012 3:54 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 285/75 16 pictures |
Project_sparta wrote: tommudd wrote: Plus what are you going to do about regearing, you can't use overdrive with 265-75s and 3.73s His is a dog with the 285s Not to worried about it, I have a six speed, I just sold my tj 2.5 with 33's. It was like driving a power wheels up hill lol Oh so you need a 4 speed then Ok I see 
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| Author: | Project_sparta [ Wed May 02, 2012 3:55 pm ] |
| Post subject: | 285/75 16 pictures |
Eh, who need 6? Lol |
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| Author: | tommudd [ Wed May 02, 2012 4:01 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 285/75 16 pictures |
Well Good Luck I know nothing about KJs at all was just guessing
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| Author: | Project_sparta [ Wed May 02, 2012 4:05 pm ] |
| Post subject: | 285/75 16 pictures |
Well not to worried about 285, this is my family vehicle, I'm going to build a tj this summer for my offroard needs. Not saying that the liberty is not capable, but i need it to be my DD. But thanks for some sarcastic advice
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| Author: | tommudd [ Wed May 02, 2012 4:11 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 285/75 16 pictures |
Not scarcastic at all or not trying to be that way Its just I've been on here for a long time, have seen what works good and what doesn't . Just like the Rustys lift they give little lift and not for long as they sag overnight almost So that is an issue Gearing I've heard a lot of people say Oh I can run that size with stock gearing, they finally regear and come back saying they should of done it a long time ago Mines my DD, my only vehicle with over 169,000 miles with 149,000 lifted so little experience plus the others I have lifted So just trying to save you some greif later on down the road is all If it was your trail rig then cut away , DD I wouldn't ^Thank you for your time Rev. Mudd |
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| Author: | Project_sparta [ Wed May 02, 2012 4:17 pm ] |
| Post subject: | 285/75 16 pictures |
Well thanks, I have read a lot about rustys lift, quite honestly I would not have purchased it after reading reviews, but nevertheless it came on the jeep when I bought it. But I will, in the future, upgrade it when it sags back to stock  but I have to say I love my mpg compared to my 10mpg with my old tj 
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| Author: | Project_sparta [ Wed May 02, 2012 4:19 pm ] |
| Post subject: | 285/75 16 pictures |
Oh and as far as gearing I did do 4.88 in my tj and it did do the world of difference, but* it is very expensive. Sometime down the line it may be a possibility |
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| Author: | tjkj2002 [ Wed May 02, 2012 8:21 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 285/75 16 pictures |
Project_sparta wrote: Well thanks, I have read a lot about rustys lift, quite honestly I would not have purchased it after reading reviews, but nevertheless it came on the jeep when I bought it. But I will, in the future, upgrade it when it sags back to stock but I have to say I love my mpg compared to my 10mpg with my old tj Well get used to 10mpg's again or worse,that what you'll be getting with the KJ trying to run 33" tires with stock gears. Keep the lift you have and go 245/75's,much more DD friendly.But like Tom I don't know anything about a KJ
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| Author: | KJWildman [ Wed May 02, 2012 9:03 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 285/75 16 pictures |
I can help you make them fit! LMAO |
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| Author: | ATXKJ [ Wed May 02, 2012 9:09 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 285/75 16 pictures |
Project_sparta wrote: Oh and as far as gearing I did do 4.88............. Sometime down the line it may be a possibility Not exactly............. not with the D30A in the front........you have the choices of 3.54, 3.73, 4.10....... That's it you could get a JeepinbyAl steel front - but that's ~$1600 for the housing and then you add components. |
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| Author: | Project_sparta [ Wed May 02, 2012 11:50 pm ] |
| Post subject: | 285/75 16 pictures |
tjkj2002 wrote: Project_sparta wrote: Well thanks, I have read a lot about rustys lift, quite honestly I would not have purchased it after reading reviews, but nevertheless it came on the jeep when I bought it. But I will, in the future, upgrade it when it sags back to stock but I have to say I love my mpg compared to my 10mpg with my old tj Well get used to 10mpg's again or worse,that what you'll be getting with the KJ trying to run 33" tires with stock gears. Keep the lift you have and go 245/75's,much more DD friendly.But like Tom I don't know anything about a KJ Hmm will consider it. Thanks for the info |
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| Author: | Project_sparta [ Wed May 02, 2012 11:51 pm ] |
| Post subject: | 285/75 16 pictures |
KJWildman wrote: I can help you make them fit! LMAO I'm sure we can! But I think I will listen to the pros and not go that big 
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