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You give me a capable stock 4x4 and I can probably drive it on at least 80% of the off road trails across the country. There’s so many miles of moderate wheeling where the scenery is the goal. Two lockers and either crawl gear or an automatic transmission and 33 to 35 inch tires would cover 95% of wheeling. The last 5% requires a mostly non-street rig and a willingness to do damage. If you only have a rig built for the 5% you better love it because it often takes away the joy for the 95%.
My opinion may be irrelevant since I wheel on this side of the country. Our main riding is dirt, sand, and mud. We need a minimum of 35. Closer to 40s the better. If we travel north and can make it to Tennessee area we get to the rocks. Up there if your not locked front and rear, do not have 40s, do not have hp to heat up tires your not going to enjoy yourself.
Totally Agree. That was the goal of my jeep I could have easily went with 35s and been happy and was really close to doing so but the longer wheelbase helped convince me to go 37s.
There's certainly difference across the country for what is required for the local terrain. Is it safe to assume that the majority of true wheeling requires what you describe, but there's some off road adventures that could be had with a more stock rig if the conditions were right (i.e. not muddy season)?
I think I'd choose 37s on the JK given the wheelbase and break over angle. From a visual perspective I think 35s can look really good on a JK, but 37s seem to be the sweet spot between still being acceptable on the street and having that big dog look. The proportions are just right. As I've mentioned, I'd probably want a couple more inches of lift compared to what you have, but that comes with even more expense in the drivelines and such. Your Jeep looks great and has caused me to look more closely at the tire and ride height combinations that I see to identify what I would consider to be my ideal setup. The various flare options can really change the way they look as well.
Well said
I believe that's Dave from DED.
It was for sale the last time I saw it at the Off-Road Expo. He needs to start his next awesome build, I guess. That was the best of the low and slow and get you anywhere rigs I've come across. Worth every penny he's asking.
... Whenever I think about size I always remember Tinkerbell.
Back when my truck was stock, I used to piss guys off with built rigs when I would follow them up the same spot. A lot of it is driver ability. But a mild build will get you anywhere you need to go a lot easier. 35" tires, decent suspension and some gearing. I will say dual cases do make a world of difference, not having to sit there and smoke your clutch, or being able to ease over a ledge. But mild build, on a reliable vehicle is the way to go for sure.
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